Social Sciences-Related Sites

Social Sciences Ancient Indus Valley Biography.com Education World's Social Studies: General Resources Encyclopedia Smithsonian The History Channel History/Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers Includes Diversity sites. Internet History Sourcebooks Project A wealth of primary materials from historical texts in public domain or copy-free. Sourcebooks include Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History, and Women's History. Learner Online Exhibits Collection Covers topics from the Renaissance to Amusement Park Physics. Lives - The Biography Resource Links to thousands of biographies, autobiographies, oral histories, etc. Search by era, profession, region, or criticism. Smithsonian Institution Home Page Social Studies Resources Social Sciences - Immigration American Family Immigration History Center Explore your family history at Ellis Island. "Immigrant Experience" includes family histories and timeline. Angel Island The Pacific U.S. immigration portal from 1910-1940. Ellis Island An excellent multimedia site created by The History Channel. Ellis Island Homepage Immigration in American Memory Part of Library of Congress' American Memory Collection. Immigration Resources Social Sciences - Heritage Studies American Association for State and Local History American Local History Network Links to independent, genealogical and historical web sites. Ancestry.com Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums Blackwell History of Education Museum Ebay Antiques Rural School and Community Trust Vermont Historical Society	Social Sciences - U.S. History American Civil War Homepage Provides extensive links, including rosters arranged by state and town. California's Untold Stories of the Gold Rush Camp Life Civil War collections from Gettysburg National Military Park. Civil War: United States Colored Troops Civil War Women: Primary Sources on the Internet Colonial Williamsburg Home Page Cycles of US History - 1943 to Today Harlem 1900-1940 An exhibit of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. History of the Amoskeag Mills Jamestowne Society Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - American History Library of Congress American Memory Collection A rich database of primary source materials including over 7 million digitized images relating to U.S history and culture. Library of Congress Presents America's Story Primary source documents and lots of interesting information for young students. Military History Online - Civil War The National Archives and Records Administration Historical documents and images relating to US government, including the original Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. Old Sturbridge Village The Plimoth Plantation - Collection of Online Documents Information about the Wampanoags, Pilgrims, and the Plymoth Colony. Poetry and Music of the War Between the States Rare Map Collection - University of Georgia Includes New World, Colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War periods. 20th Century History by the Decades Vermont Historical Society - Vermont History on the Web Vermont in the Civil War Vermont State Historic Sites
Social Sciences - African American History The African American Journey World Book Encyclopedia's award-winning site investigates the African experience in America from 1500 to the present. Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery PBS' companion web site includes historical narratives, resource banks of primary source materials, and a teacher guide. Black History: Exploring African-American Issues on the Web For older students, this inquiry-based site focuses on ethical issues. Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement We Shall Overcome is a project of the National Register. The Underground Railroad This National Geographic site includes a choose your own adventure journey, maps, brief biographies, and a timeline.	Social Sciences - Native Americans Canada's Native Peoples Vol. 2 of Canada's Heirloom Series provides excellent background on traditions and lifestyles of Canada's First Nations. First Americans Activities and information strands about five tribes representing different regions, for elementary grades. First Nations Compact Histories Native American nations from the lower 48 states, and several from Canada and Mexico. Native American Indian Resources Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art Focusing on the Eastern Woodlands Peoples, this features everything from clothing to food and toys.
Social Sciences - Women's History American Women's History: A Research Guide Distinguished Women of Past and Present National Women's Hall of Fame Brief biographies of about 150 women.	Social Sciences - Tolerance Holocaust Curriculum Resources for K-12 Most sites for older students. Tolerance.org The web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a national civil rights organization dedicated to promoting tolerance and diversity.
Social Sciences - Geography A-To-Z Geography Regions, countries, and cities around the world. Asian Studies Links China Window - The Best Way to China CIA World Factbook City.Net Good for information on select cities throughout the world. 50 States.com Includes many quick facts about each state: state mottos, trees, weather, birds, colleges, flags, crests, flowers, geology, cities, maps, nicknames, penpals, gravesites, government symbols, etc. Flags of All Countries This site has links to immigration sites and World Fact Book. Flags of the World In-depth information on flags. Fodor's Personal Trip Planner Geography Resources Global Destinations Recipes and information about cuisine around the world. Infoplease.com - States Basic facts on the states plus some census information. Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - World Geography Kidlink Children around the world participate in moderated global dialogues, e-mail, and interactive projects. Lonely Planet Online Good geography site with maps and information worldwide. National Anthems of the World Anthems in MIDI format. Includes lyrics. Searchable Online Archive of Recipes Many recipes from around the world. Stately Knowledge Basic facts about each state. The US50, Inc. Facts about the states.	Social Sciences - Government Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids Includes US symbols, branches of government, citizenship, how laws are made, and the election process. Elections Around the World FindLaw: Supreme Court Opinions Detailed information regarding Supreme Court decisions. FirstGov The user-friendly official website for searching the U.S. government. FirstGov for Kids Google Search - Uncle Sam Searches for US government documents. GovSpot.com: Government Contacts Links to state and federal government information North Atlantic Treaty Organisation NATO) Home Page Policies, official documents, press releases, and links. Oyez Project: Supreme Court Cases Information on Supreme Court decisions. Presidents of the United States Includes election statistics, historical documents, and information about First Ladies. THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet With links to Executive branch and Congress. Uncle Sam - Who's Who in the Federal Government Uncle Sam for Kids Addresses of government officials, documents, and history of the American flag. U.S. Capitol Virtual Tour The White House White House for Kids State of Vermont Home Page Vermont State Emblems, Facts, and Figures Senator Jim Jeffords Senator Patrick Leahy Representative Bernie Sanders
Social Sciences - World History Ancient History - General Resources Ancient World Web Education World's History: General Resources Food Timeline Food history and period recipes. Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies Medieval and Renaissance Recipes Middle Ages