socialstudies

__**SEARCH FOR A PARTICULAR TOPIC HERE**__: [|Social Studies Online Thinkquests:]Click here to find a list of interesting online investigations

OR CHECK OUT THESE SPECIFIC CHOICES THAT HAVE WORKED WELL FOR ME: = = ||< Research resources for many countries & cultures [|Historical documents/US decision to use nuclear bombs in WWII] World War II Webquest: What would you do if your wold was at war? [|Vietnam Info] [|PBS Vietnam Online] [|Nixon's "Silent Majority Speech" Nov.3, 1969] [|VIETNAM VETERAN JOHN KERRY'S TESTIMONY to SENATE COMMITTEE, APRIL 22, 1971] [|WHAT HAPPENED THAT YEAR?] (put in any year & this website gives you info on what was happening at the time) "[|My Report Links] " (Primary Sources, maps, letters, documents, etc.)--You'll need to click on "America's Wars Through Primary Sources"-- then enter PASSWORD **__PRW2643__**) ||  || [|The Boys of War](NY Times article about the young men of the Civil War) [|PBS Images of the Civil War - primary sources] "[|My Report Links] " (Primary Sources, maps, letters, documents, etc. from the Civil War--You'll need to click on "America's Wars Through Primary Sources"-- then enter PASSWORD PRW2643) [|The Blue & The Gray Jigsaw puzzle] (interactive website where you put together original photos from the Civil War to get a big picture of the times) ([|Civil War Collections at the Smithsonia]) [|The Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War]Learn about two communities during the Civil War. [|Documenting the American South: The Southern Homefront, 1861-1865] Learn about life in the South during the Civil War from letters, diaries, and other writings of the period.
 * =__Modern History Links:__[[image:hillegifted/images-1.jpeg width="219" height="164"]]=
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[|Confederate States of America Documents]

Read documents from the Confederate States of America.

[|The Civil War Home Page]

View a collection of Civil War resources.

[|Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System]

Learn about the soldiers and sailors who fought in the Civil War.

[|Crisis at Fort Sumter]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Learn about the war's first conflict.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Featured Documents: The Emancipation Proclamation]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Read President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|The Gettysburg Address]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">View drafts of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. || [|Liberty! The American Revolution:] Daily life, global events of the time & comparisons of the British & American soldiers [|Revolutionary America] (This is a virtual exhibit that has 7 "galleries" to visit. The first five tell the story of the war in chronological order. Another gallery shows objects from the period such as George Washington's epaulets (shoulder decorations). [|Spy letters of the American Revolution] (Find out about Benedict Arnold & other spies of this time period--or check the timeline of the war.) [|Pictures of the Revolutionary War](From the National Archives) [|Loyalty or Liberty?](Learn about the British & American perspectives as you play the part of a servant who uncovers secrets--Do you pass them on to the Loyalists or the Patriots? You decide!) [|Toys and Games of the Past] (Many of the toys on this page are from Colonial times. Be sure to read the descriptions carefully so you don't get the date wrong!) "[|My Report Links] " (More primary sources, maps, letters, documents, etc. from the Revolutionary War--You'll need to click on "America's Wars Through Primary Sources"-- then enter PASSWORD **__PRW2643__**) [|THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION GAME] Test your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty! || <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Cultural Astronomy](very cool site... check out all the links to things like multimedia, interactive maps, etc.) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Ancient Greece for Kids] <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Ancient Greek Foods & Recipes] (Can you make up a menu that might have been served to Homer?) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Life in Mesopotamia:] (This has LOADS of cool info from Chicago's own Oriental Institute. For example, did you know that the ancients did not use money? Find out what a "barleycorn" is and how your could earn 5 a day as a worker.) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|British Museum Website]: Cool interactive Info about Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer || || <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|The British Museum Interactive Ancient Egypt Website] (Really good!) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|115 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses] <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Great Pyramid Website] <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Egyptian Artifacts] <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Egyptian Number Hieroglyphs] (Check out other Egyptian topics in the menu on the left side of the page.) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|National Geographic Brain teaser game] : || || [|Roman Houses] (Design Project) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Roman Food] (Make up a menu for the new McCaesar's restaurant) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Ancient Romans] (Everything from emperors to gladiators) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Secrets of Ancient Rome] (Architecture,baths & roads) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Latin Words] || <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;"> || [|Exploring Chinese History:] This extensive web site has a menu grid with topics from ancient to modern history, politics & culture.
 * =__Revolutionary War Links:__[[image:hillegifted/rifle.jpg width="189" height="300"]]= || [|Social Studies for kids:] Battle of Louisbourg
 * =__Ancient History Links:[[image:hillegifted/parthenon.jpg width="186" height="123"]]__= || <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Architecture Museum](Make your own paper models)
 * =__Ancient History Links:[[image:hillegifted/parthenon.jpg width="186" height="123"]]__= || <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Architecture Museum](Make your own paper models)
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<span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Confucianism: Founded by K'ung Fu Tzu] (Did you know that English speakers pronounce his name as Confucius? Find out more!) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|History Makers] (short and sweet summary of the life of Confucius) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|The Analects](Here are a few "sayings" from Confucius, the most influential philosopher in China. These are not to be taken literally, but rather figuratively, representing some universal truths that apply to us all. Choose a few to try and figure out what he is talking about.) ||
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<span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;"> || <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Castle Kids:] (Tour a mighty make-believe Lego castle, find designs for cardboard or paper castles & learn at the same time!) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Life in a Medieval Castle] <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|The Grey Company Trebuchet Page] (pictures & historical info about trebuchets & other kinds "leverage artillery") <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Trebuchet Physics] <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|How to Build a Catapult] <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Siege-Engines.com] (Be sure to check the "Engineering" tab at the top too!) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Catapult page] (Some easy ones to put together for games & test shots) <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|Trebuchet Game] <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">[|How Do Catapults Work?] ||
 * =__Fun and Game__s:= || <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">* <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;">[|Virtual Pilot] : (Can you help this pilot find the right city for his landing?)
 * =__Fun and Game__s:= || <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">* <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;">[|Virtual Pilot] : (Can you help this pilot find the right city for his landing?)

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 * [|United States Map Puzzle]
 * [|US Capitals Match Game]
 * [|WorldAtlas.com] (win $100 with their daily geography quiz & $500 with their weekly quiz!) After the quiz, take some time to investigate the different continents (including our own!) and pick up some information that will help you with our GeoBee competition.... For example, you can click on the map to go to North American info. Then click on the US to get a list of states. Click on the state & you can find out some amazing stuff here. (This website also has a good search box that can find good info for you.) ||