List of links by subject (Updated August 30, 2006)
General U. S. History
The Library of Congress - Visit the world's largest library. Access to millions of images and documents. Great kids and family area. (http://www.loc.gov/families/)
American History Museum - The Smithsonian American History Museum. The museum is currently being renovated, so this is the only way to access the exhibits and activities. Check out the Explore American History and Activities for Kids sections. (http://americanhistory.si.edu/)
George Washington: A National Treasure - Interactive site exploring the life of our first president. ( http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/)
The National Archives - Home to our nation's most important and vital documents and images. Many great online exhibits. (http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/index.html)
America's Historical Documents - Primary source materials concerning the documents that have shaped our country. (http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/)
From Revolution to Reconstruction - Primary source materials throughout the history of America and the United States. (http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/D/index.htm)
Mount Vernon - The home of George Washington. (http://www.mountvernon.org/learn/index.cfm/cfid/5710247/cftoken/70113682)
Monticello - The home of Thomas Jefferson. Also look at the image galleries under the education section. (http://www.monticello.org/jefferson/index.html)
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Native Americans
Discovery
Colonial America
Colonial America 1600-1775 - Primary source material for the colonial period of America. (http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/colonial.htm#D)
Colonial America - A variety of links on many topics surrounding colonial life. (http://members.aol.com/TeacherNet/Colonial.html#To)
Colonial Williamsburg - This living history museum in America's Historic Triangle documents and interprets the colonial experience in Virginia at the dawn of the Revolution. Excellent resources for research and play. (http://www.history.org/)
Jamestown Rediscovery - Current archeological information about America's first permanent English colony. This site is updated as they dig and find artifacts. The site includes a history of the Jamestown settlement. (http://www.apva.org/jr.html)
Plimoth Plantation - A general history of the Plimoth colony. (http://www.plimoth.org/learn/history/index.asp) For a more kid oriented experience click on the folowing like to the Just For Kids area. (http://www.plimoth.org/learn/education/kids/)
Original Colonies - Description about the origins of the original 13 colonies. The information is written at a very high level. (http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/)
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Revolutionary War
Historic Philadelphia - This is a virtual field trip around Philadelphia highlighting its importance at the birth of the nation. (http://www.ushistory.org/tour/index.html)
Yorktown Victory Center - Scene of the final major battle of the Revolutionary War. (http://www.historyisfun.org/yorktown/yorktown.cfm)
America During the Age of Revolution - Timeline put out by the Library of Congress depicting major events during the Revolution. (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/continental/timelin2.html)
The American Revolutionary War - This is a timeline with lots of dates and links to information on the timeline. (http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/revwar-75.htm)
A Journey Towrds Freedom - This page was created by high school students and their teachers. This is not a primary source page, but the information concise and easy to understand. (http://library.thinkquest.org/10966/doc.shtml)
Liberty: The American Revolution - PBS site devoted to the American Revolution. The site has an interactive timeline, a section on perspectives, and a game to test knowledge behind the issues and events of the war. (http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/index.html)
Revolutionary War - A list of links to information and events. A great list of people involved in the time period with links to more information. (http://www.kathimitchell.com/revolt.htm)
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Westward Movement
Government and Constitution
National Constitution Day
September 18, 2006
Pub. L. 108–447, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005,/ Dec. 8,2004; 118 Stat. 2809, 3344–45 “Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.”
New York State Education Department: teacher internet resources to prepare for Constitution Day
National Constitution Center: a lesson plan for Constitution Day: First Amendment and Protection of Students' Rights
Annenberg Classroom: video streaming designed for Constitution Day
Center for Civic Education: lesson plans for Constitution Day by grade level
School Discovery Web : a photo collage lesson to illustrate the Preamble in today's culture
Constitution Day, Inc: Constitution Q & A for teacher reference
Information on Constitution Day compiled by Julie Langley
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Slavery
Civil War
Geography
Washington State Travel Show - Travel on this web adventure to discover the beauty of Washington state.
Math Facts
Math Fact Cafe - Build your own fact sheets or practice online. Easy and free. (http://www.mathfactcafe.com/)
Quiz Hub - Lots of free math games that can be used without the subscription. (http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm)
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Problem Solving
Word Problems for Kids - Sets of graded (5th - 12th) problems to challenge your thinking and skills. (http://www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/welcome.html)
Aunty Math - Long story problems that can provide a challenge. Solutions can be emailed and responded to. (http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/index.html)
Figure This - Math challenges designed for families to work out together designed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (http://www.figurethis.org/)
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Geometry
Chess
Spelling Rodeo
Journal Ideas
Can Teach Writing Prompts - At a loss for an idea. This links has 100's of writing ideas to ignite your thinking. (http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html)
Writing Sparks - More writing ideas! Never say there is nothing to write about. (http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/writing_prompts.htm)
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Mad Libs
Wacky Web Tales - Work on your parts of speech and creativity with these fun stories. (http://www.eduplace.com/tales/)
Crazy Libs - More fun stories for you to add your own words to. (http://www.rinkworks.com/crazylibs/)
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Word Games
Scholastic Book Orders
Ecosystems
BBC Science: Interdependence and Adaptation - On this site children will seach for living things in a forestland habitat, and then construct a food web. A quiz is included.
BBC Science: Habitats - On this site children will seach for living things in a woodland environment, and then construct two food chains (woodland life and pond life). A quiz is included.
What's it Like Where you Live?
- This site is very user frendly. It contains the different biomes of the world, freshwater resources, and marine ecosystems. It also has great resources and links to other related sites.
Circuits and Pathways
Food Chemistry
