Social Studies Index

Classroom Social Studies Links:

• Social Studies Textbook Features
• How to Answer Questions from a Textbook
• Blank World Maps for tracking routes or identifying areas

Classroom Unit Links:

• Ancient & Native Peoples Unit
• Exploration Unit
• Colonization Unit
• American Revolution Unit
• Early American Government Unit
• Mini Society Experiential Learning Unit

Additional Social Studies Resource Links:

• American History for Kids from Native Americans and exploration through revolution and beyond!
• Snaith Primary Social Studies Units is a neat link to a variety of historical resources from a school in the United Kingdom.
• McMillan McGraw-Hill fifth grade social studies resources
• Harcourt Horizons general social studies resources
• Harcourt Horizons textbook-related resources (choose U.S. History)
• Scott Foresman social studies resources (our textbook)
• Problem Solving through History
• DiscoverySchool.com: a resource for learning about all areas of social studies, with lesson plans and games as well.
• Current Events brought to you by the McGraw Hill company.
• BBC (British Broadcasting Company) World News site is great for current events, research, and expository reading!
• About.com, American History searchable information site.
• Scholastic News, a magazine for students. Great for current events!
• Social Studies for Kids links to a variety of topics from geography, history, and current events.
• TimeRef.com provides explanations, maps, diagrams, timelines, and more to better understand medieval times through the middle ages (1000's-1600's).
• Animated Atlas gives an overview of the settlement of the thirteen original colonies, through westward expansion and the eventual admission of all 50 states.
• Maps of War shows a variety of U.S. and world conflicts with animated maps.
• Jim's States Game: play to improve your knowledge of the 50 states' locations.
• Enjoy the Anamaniac's music video of the 50 U.S. states & capitals!
• Ben Franklin's Guide to US Government for Kids