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Social Studies Student Links
Click Ctrl + F when you are looking for specific information on a large webpage. A FIND search window will then open at the top left of the screen. Type a keyword (such as history) into the FIND search window so that the keyword you are looking for will be highlighted and brought to your attention. Give it a try!!!
1 - ANCIENT EGYPT
1 - ANCIENT EGYPT
King
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Ancient History Egyptian
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King Tut's Tomb
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2 - ANCIENT GREECE
2 - ANCIENT GREECE
http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/
http://ancient-greece.org/history.html
http://www.wadsworth.com/philosophy_d/special_features/timeline/ptimeline.html
http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/whitel/502/start.html
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/
http://ancient-greece.org/history.html
http://www.wadsworth.com/philosophy_d/special_features/timeline/ptimeline.html
http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/whitel/502/start.html
3 - CALIFORNIA MISSIONS
3 - CALIFORNIA MISSIONS
4 - COUNTRIES
Fact Monster Countries is user-friendly! There are quick facts in the left-hand column.
In the MIDDLE SCHOOL search window, type the name of your country (plus) economy, geography, or climate, etc. (U: rocklin P: library)
4 - COUNTRIES
Some students think they need to fill out their fact sheet or questionnaire in the order of
the questions. Well, you don't. :)
1)Look through your questionnaire, first, so that you KNOW which facts you need to write down.
2)Search for a credible site using your favorite search engine -or- check out the awesome sites below.
3)What specifically are you looking for on this webpage? Ctl + F is a useful tool that highlights the search word throughout the webpage that you are on so that you can zone in on the information you are looking for.
4)READ! Does what you are reading make sense to you?
5)The second you find your answer, write it down onto the correct section of your questionnaire sheet. Soon your sheet will be filled with lots of facts!
CIA World Fact Book is a terrific site! Be sure to choose your country, scroll down, and then click on the plus signs for more information.
Fact Monster Countries is user-friendly! There are quick facts in the left-hand column.
World Atlas contains symbols as well! Scroll down to see a list of countries. Choose yours. Now choose a topic on the yellow ribbon.
Nation Master is a "massive central data source" that wants to be your one-stop shop of information on countries. There are oodles of links to hover over for more information.
Country Studies links come in an organized outline form. After clicking on a link, be sure to use your browser's back button to get back to the outline page.
Nations Online has quick facts located on the right-hand column. Click on the letter of your country, click on your country, and then scroll down a bit.
Google (Search Engine) In the Google Search window, type the name of your country (plus climate geography economy largest city, for example) so that Google will be most apt to give you links to sites that contain the type of information you are looking for. Before you click on any link from your search results, read the description to see if it will contain the information you are looking for.
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6th Grade:
World Religion Scavenger Hunt
World Religion Scavenger Hunt
Just Maps:
World Map in PDF (see terrain)
Maps to Print: Continents World
Continents & Oceans
Owl & Mouse Intricate Maps
World Map in PDF (see terrain)
Maps to Print: Continents World
Continents & Oceans
Owl & Mouse Intricate Maps
5 - CURRENT EVENTS
5 - CURRENT EVENTS
8 - GEOGRAPHY
8 - GEOGRAPHY
9 - GOLD RUSH
9 - GOLD RUSH
Gold Fever California Gold Rush Links Reel Gold Game California Natural Resources
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42 Explore includes a ton of links to other Gold Rush sites |
Which of the 3 Routes Would You Choose?
California Mining Camp Gold Rush Chronicles SF Museum Links (lots) |
10 - GOVERNMENT
10 - GOVERNMENT
11 - GREAT DEPRESSION, DUST BOWL
11 - GREAT DEPRESSION, DUST BOWL
12 - HEROES, INVENTORS, SCIENTISTS, BIOGRAPHIES
12 - HEROES, INVENTORS, SCIENTISTS, BIOGRAPHIES
13 - HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
13 - HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
For your search, type: (Name) History Christmas Tradition
Need date/year, country founded, tradition and other
important info
Many American traditions come from all around the world!
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14 - MARTIN LUTHER KING
14 - MARTIN LUTHER KING
Martin
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Listen to his speech while you go through images of his
life!
Speech (16:27 min. see right-side): "I Have A Dream" Speech Images:
Seattle Times Photos (choose Part I, II, III) |
Grade 4
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Grade 2
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Grade 5Information Links:
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15 - NATIVE AMERICANS
15 - NATIVE AMERICANS
16 - STATES & CAPITALS
16 - STATES & CAPITALS
17 - VIRTUAL TOURS
Metropolitan Museum of Art
17 - VIRTUAL TOURS
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Mount Rushmore & President's Trail
*Rock Creek takes no creative credit for any of the learning links of games and activities contained on this page.