Social Studies

Social Studies

Materials:

• Grades K-5: Social Studies Alive! TCI
  
  • Kindergarten: Me and My World
  • Grade 1: My School and Family
  • Grade 2: My Community
  • Grade 3: California's Communities
  • Grade 4: California's Promise
  • Grade 5: America's Past

• Grades 6-8: History Alive! TCI
  
  • Grade 6: Ancient World
  • Grade 7: The Medieval World and Beyond
  • Grade 8: The United States Through Industrialism

Resource Links:

• CIA World FactBook
  Information on history, people, government, geography and more.
• Mapmaker - National Geographic
  Interactive road, satellite or physical maps of the world
• National Archives and Records Administration
• Today in History
  The Library of Congress 
• Academy of Achievement
  Learn about the greatest thinkers and achievers of our time
• Bio4Kids
  The website for resources for students on The Biography Channel
• Biographies of Notable People
  Visit this site for biographies organized by topic such as explorers, Women, Math, Scientists, etc.
• Biographies of the American Revolution
  Learn more about notable Americans
• Ellis Island
  National Park Service Website
• US History
  Presented by Independence Hall Association - providers of online US History
• State Facts
  Essential facts provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
• Urban Institute Immigration and Immigrants Immigration Data
  Presented by The Urban Institute 
• US States and Capitals
  Review the capitals, bird and flowers for each of the 50 states
• Browse the World with Mr. Dowling
  Learn more about Prehistory, Mesopotamia, Egypt and more!
• Ancient Egypt - The British Museum
  View stories of Ancient Egypt, explore artifacts and take challenges.
• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government