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Web Resources for Social Studies Classes

General Social Studies

Backdate the 60s and 70s	Collection of links for the music, culture, history, cinema, and people of the 60s and 70s
The Cagle Post	Political cartoon index updated daily. Searchable archives are also available.
Census Scope	Census data, charts, maps, and rankings from 1980-2010.
David Rumsey Map Collection	Overlay historical maps on a Google Earth map to compare and contrast geography and cartography.
Eyewitness to History	Primary source materials in all formats from the Ancient World to the present.
Famous Trials	Primary source material (audio visual with text) from a wide variety of trials from Socrates through 9/11.
Fascinating World Tombs	Interesting look at burial rites and rituals across different cultures.
Flack Check	Teach students how to recognize flaws in general arguments and political advertisements.
Flags of the World	Hover over the map to see the country’s flag and learn its symbolism.
Free Documentaries	Hundreds of free, full length documentaries covering a wide variety of topics in the Social Sciences.
GeoGuessr	Use Google Maps and knowledge of geography and culture to guess where you are in the world in this fun interactive game.
Grocery List Collection	Reproduces found grocery lists in their original forms. Study not only the content of the lists to see diet and food choice, but also the materials people use to write their lists. Interesting sociological case study.
Historical Information Resources	Close to a hundred links to a wealth of history resources covering all areas and all time periods.
Historical “Photoshopping”	How photographs have been altered throughout history.
History Net	World and US History online: Many resources and images from print resources.
Library of Congress Map Collection	Hundreds of digital maps from across American history.
The Map as History	Using online, interactive maps for a better understanding of historical events.
National Geographic Education Guide	Lesson plans and interactive activities using the classic publication.
Newseum	Museum of all things news. Use the Exhibit & Theater tab for access to virtual exhibits.
Nukemap	See the blast radius for historic nuclear devices superimposed over our location – or any location on the map.
Obsolete Skills	Collection of skills that have been rendered obsolete by modern technology.
Online Maps	Hundreds of maps from around the world dating from the Ancient World through the 21^st century.
Research Resources for Social Studies	Collection of links to sites and resources for various aspects of history and the social studies.
Retrolounge	“The most interesting things that came out of the last decades, especially the 50s, 60s, and 70s”
Show Maps	“A New Way to Look at the World” – Interactive maps showing some strange and unusual population statistics.
U.S. State Department List of Embassies	Access to almost all of the foreign embassies in the United States.
Vintage Christmas Catalogs	From 1933-1988 these are the special edition Christmas catalogs (Mostly from Sears and JC Penny) that thousands of kids would thumb through each year. Makes an interesting historical/sociological study.

Ancient History

Acropolis 360	Virtual tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens as it appears today and to the ancients.
Ancient Civilizations	From the British Museum, the site is arranged thematically. Choose your theme and investigate several ancient civilizations through this interactive multimedia presentation.
Ancient Greek Music	Learn how it was made and listen to computer generated renditions of reconstructed melodies
Bible Places	Photographs and descriptions of sites in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and Greece with an emphasis on biblical archaeology, geography, and history.
Digital Dead Sea Scrolls	Learn about the history of the scrolls, their discovery, and significance as well as view digital reconstructions of the original documents.
The Indus Civilization	1,200 illustrated pages by leading scholars of the ancient civilization from around the world
The Origin of Writing	From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, trace the history of writing in Mesopotamia.
Petra	From the American Museum of Natural History this online reference walks students through the retired exhibit, showcasing the architecture and people of the ancient Jordanian city.
The Roman Empire in the First Century	Companion to the PBS series, contains a great deal of lessons, multimedia content and interactives for learning about Ancient Rome.
Rome Reborn	Computer generated models and video of ancient Rome.
THEOI Project	Site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art.
Virtual Egypt	Plethora of multimedia and virtual activities covering all aspects of life in Ancient Egypt.

General US History

270 to Win	Presidential election interactive map and the history of the electoral college. Already set to tally votes for 2016.
African American History	From the University of Washington Libraries – a research guide to primary and secondary sources for African American history.
Alcatraz	Primary sources and multimedia brings the history of Alcatraz prison alive.
American Rhetoric	Online databank of speeches from throughout history (fictional and real). Some are text only, but most have audio and/or video.
America Votes	Presidential campaign memorabilia from Duke University’s Special Collections Library – Includes materials from 1796 – 2000.
Authentic History Center	Endeavors to tell the story of the United States through popular culture. Covers the 1600s through today.
A Biography of America	Companion site to the PBS series of the same name. Includes a wealth of information, multimedia, and interactives broken down by time period.
Congress.gov	Research the full text of House and Senate bills, the Congressional Record, and much more.
Congress Link	Resource for teachers providing information about the US Congress. Includes interactive activities, lesson plans, webquests, and information on participating in government.
C-SPAN in the Classroom	Hundreds of videos and activities for teaching American politics and writing. Sign up for a free teacher account for access to bell ringer activities and lesson plans.
Digital History	“Using new technologies to enhance teaching and research.” Multimedia links and reference for primary and secondary sources in US history.
DocsTeach	Use the resources of the National Archives to teach students history with primary sources. Includes ready-made lesson plans and activities as well.
The FBI Vault	All of the Freedom of Information Act requested records for historical figures and causes in digital format.
Gilder Lehman Institute of American History	Excellent collection of primary sources, lesson plans, and more.
Harper’s Weekly	Explore history through this historical publication. Many interactive lessons and activities available that cover the time period between 1857 and 1912.
History Wired	Interactive exhibit of artifacts from the Smithsonian Museum of American History (requires Java)
Immigration to the United States 1789-1930	From Harvard University, an extensive collection documenting immigration and emigration in the United States. A wealth of primary documents and photographs.
Kids at the National Museum of American History	Collection of interactive exhibits and activities centered around the holdings of the museum.
Landmark Cases of the Supreme Court	Detailed information, resources, and activities to teach about a number of important Supreme Court rulings.
Library of Congress Classroom Materials	Indexed and maintained by the LOC, these are resources for primary sources, classroom activities (with standards), lesson plans, and materials for instruction.
National Archives Online Exhibits	Explore the holdings of the National Archives in Washington through several interactive online exhibits.
National Atlas	Current and historical maps of the United States. Also has an interactive “Map Maker” feature.
National Jukebox	Recordings from the Library of Congress – listen to thousands of audio files cataloged and preserved by the Library.
National Museum of the American Indian	Educator resources including interactive activities, lesson plans, and other resources for teaching Native American culture.
National Park Service Teacher Resources	Information on field trips and curriculum materials for teaching with Park Service resources.
Native American Immigration	Watch the shift in and decrease of population centers throughout American history.
Picture History	Online resource for historical photos. Free registration allows you to download high resolution, watermarked images for use.
Price of Freedom: Americans at War	Interactives, multimedia, and documents teach about war in every era of American history. Includes lesson plans and further teaching ideas.
Secret in the Cellar: An online forensic mystery about colonial America	Online sleuths can analyze artifacts and examine the skeleton for the tell-tale forensic clues that bring the deceased to life and establish the cause of death.
Sounds of CCentury	A collection of historical or significant Creative Commons or No Rights Reserved tracks
Tax History Museum	Learn about the history of taxes and taxation in the United States from the original colonies and settlements through today.
US Presidential Historic Sites	Complied by the Smithsonian, this is a list of recognized presidential sites arranged by administration in chronological order.
Women of Our Time	National Portrait Gallery exhibit of 20^th century women.

US History to 1877

Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination	Many teacher and student resources created by a veteran teacher.
The American Civil War	Hundreds of links to almost every aspect of the war and life in the 1860s.
Civil War Archive	Thousands of primary source documents and information on all aspects of the American Civil War.
Civil War Glass Negatives and Related Prints	From the Library of Congress, thousands of glass negatives and prints from Civil War photographers available digitally.
Civil War Interactive	Blogs, Discussion Boards, Articles, Biographies, Cookbooks, and more.
Civil War Photos	“Over 1,000 Civil War Images… including Army Life, United States and Confederate Government Officers, Union and Confederate Generals and Soldiers, Civilians, Battle Field Photos, Casualties, Infantry Units, Cavalry, Units, Artillery Units, Engineering Units, Navy Units and Vessels, Prisoners, Hospitals and Doctors, Factories, Quartermaster, Lincoln Assassination Conspirators and much more.”
Colonial Williamsburg	Many resources, multimedia presentations, and interactive activities not only on the city, but colonial life in general.
The First American West: the Ohio River Valley, 1750-1820	From the Library of Congress, this exhibit consists of 15,000 pages of original historical material documenting the land, peoples, exploration, and transformation of the trans-Appalachian West from the mid-eighteenth to the early nineteenth century.
George Washington: A National Treasure	Interactives about George Washington based on the Gilbert Stuart painting
In Katrina’s Wake	Photos documenting the losses suffered in the aftermath of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.
Inside the Corps	Interactive multimedia journey with the Lewis and Clark Expedition from PBS.
The Iron Road	Companion to the PBS program about the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Includes teacher’s guide with discussion points and activities.
Mr. Lincoln’s T-Mails: Lincoln’s Telegraph Messages in the Civil War	Multimedia and primary source documents explaining how Lincoln used the new communication system of the telegraph to help win the Civil War.
The Oregon Trail	Collection of resources and primary materials.
Our American Revolution	Lots of multimedia and primary sources for teaching the American Revolution.
Papers of Thomas Jefferson	Over thirty volumes of the works and writings of Thomas Jefferson made available digitally.
Photography and the Civil War	From the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, examine the role of the new technology of photography in the American Civil War.
Plimouth Plantation Interactive Multimedia Library	Virtual tours, podcasts and music, collections, games and much more for learning about the Pilgrims and the Plimouth Plantation Colony.
Popular Songs in American History	Tunes and lyrics from popular songs from the 17^th through early 20^th centuries. (Requires Quicktime)
Salem Witch Trials Document Archives	LOTS of primary source documents for not only the Salem Witch Trials, but also early colonial life.
Slave Movement During the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries	Provides primary source documents on a variety of slave and slavery related topics, including ship manifests and details of the trade between Africa and North American and the Caribbean.
Underground Railroad Virtual Tour Itinerary	Maps and lists of sites associated with the Underground Railroad for use as a virtual field trip or for general research.
Virtual Jamestown Archive	Interactive tours and maps with primary source documents of the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Whole Cloth	Learn about science, technology, and early American Industry in this interactive, interdisciplinary curriculum from the Smithsonian.

US History 1877-Present

Alcatraz Island	Golden Gate Recreation Area – Virtual tours with video and audio enhancements.
America in the 1930s	Examine life in the USA in the 1930s through all the media of the day.
American Museum of Natural History Photo Collection	From the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, see online exhibits and educational materials covering the 1910s through 1950s.
Child Labor in America	Collection of photographs from the History Place showing the life of child laborers from 1908-1912.
Esperanto as a Second Language	Learn about the fictitious language created by the army in the 1950s and 1960s to train troops in war game exercises.
FDR Cartoon Collection Database	Collection of political cartoons from the Great Depression through the New Deal and WWII. Archives and teacher resources available.
Frontier Life in the West	Series of photographs chronicling frontier life from approximately 1887-1892.
Gang Rule	Photographs, documents, and multimedia examining the emergence of the Mafia in NYC from 1900-1920.
The Influenza Epidemic of 1918	From the National Archives: use primary source documents to learn about one of the deadliest disease outbreaks in US history.
Lawrence and Houseworth Albums	Database of historical photos of California and Nevada during the 1860s.
Living Room Candidate	View campaign commercials from the 1952 through 2012 Presidential elections.
Picturing the Century	Online exhibit chronicling the 20^th century through the work of famous photographers
Remembering Pearl Harbor	Interactive map of the attack on Pearl Harbor from National Geographic.
The Roaring Twenties	Links to hundreds of articles, images, and multimedia clips about all aspects of life in America form 1920-1930.
Slavery By Another Name	Companion to the PBS film available online. Examines the rise of labor
Very Early Recorded Sound	Collection of some of the oldest recorded sounds for the phonograph, from the Edison National Historic Site.
The Vietnam War	Virtual, multimedia tour of all aspects of the Vietnam War, both in the United States and “in country”
The Wild West	Lots of links to history, games, puzzles, and more about the American West.

World History

BBC History	Excellent resources on WWI, Ancient, and British history. Also includes resources just for younger students.
The End of Europe’s Middle Ages	Interactive tutorial teaching the final centuries of the Middle Ages.
European History Guide	This guide provides links to the most useful databases and electronic and print resources for researching the history of Europe.
Holocaust Timeline	From The History Place, this timeline covers Holocaust history from 1933 – 1961 and includes many links for further exploration.
Inside WWII	Interactive lessons and activities from the History Channel covering both the European and Pacific Theaters.
International World History Project	World History From The Pre-Sumerian Period To The Present (A Collection Of World History Related Essays, Documents, Maps and Music)
The Labyrinth	Resources for studying Medieval Europe
Maps of War	Interactive maps from throughout history that trace not only wars, but also such things as the spread of democracy, and the history of religion.
Medieval Sourcebook	Countless resources for teaching this time period.
The Proceedings of the Old Bailey – 1674-1913	The history of crime and punishment in London; a great source for teaching crime and law. Also fully searchable.
Remember September ‘44	Interactive history of WWII’s September, 1944 Operation Market Garden.
Teacher’s Guide to the Holocaust	Very extensive pathfinder for multiple resources in all media to use in teaching about the Holocaust and other crimes against humanity.
Vikings: the North Atlantic Saga	From the Smithsonian, an interactive exhibit of Viking history and culture.
Wars of the Roses	Detailed histories, timelines, and biographies about the English civil Wars from 1455-1487.
World Press	World news directly from the newspapers of the world.
World War I Color Photos	Collection of rare, color photos from the trenches of World War I
World War II in Color	User added photos from World War II. Most (but not all) are in color.

Social Studies

Web Resources for Social Studies Classes

General Social Studies

Ancient History

General US History

US History to 1877

US History 1877-Present

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