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 History and Social
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It is always important for teachers to keep their SOLs handy. This site lists all of the SOLs for history and social studies teachers. This is good information to have online. |
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 The History Net
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"The History Net ... where history lives on the web." This is an excellent site for lovers of history! Whether you are interested in world history or American history, you will find lots of good and interesting information here. Aside from many other features, each day you can find a daily quiz, history of that particular day and a featured picture. |
 Crossroads -
American History
Curriculum
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This site offers material for all grade levels. The high school section is still under construction; however, the elementry and middle school sections are complete. They offer well presented lesson plans to cover the study of American history, as well as essays on American History and other related information. |
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The U.S. Population Clock
(PopClock
Projection)
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Check out what the U.S. Census Bureau says the U.S. population is, at this very moment. There are other interesting population facts here, also. |
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The World Population
Clock (World
PopClock)
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Check out what the U.S. Census Bureau says the world population is, right now. You can also see a monthly progression of world population growth. |
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U.S. National Debt Clock
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Watch the national debt grow each time you visit. Up to the minute accounting with additional national debt facts. |
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CIA World
Factbook
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This excellent resource will show the flag and map for any country in the world today. It also provides a tremendous amount of information about that country. This is a great site for students and teachers. |
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The Fifty States of the United States
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You can get great information here on each of our 50 states. This site offers state flags, maps, information, and links to related sites. This is a terrific resource site! |
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The Federal Judiciary Homepage -
About the
US Courts
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Though many U.S. citizens are deeply involved in the federal courts, few really understand them. This site is designed to help explain this third branch of our grovernment. |
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NetSerf
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Wow! This site offers a comprehensive listing of information and links that relate to all aspects of medieval history. This site is well organized and well presented. This amazing site is a "must visit" site for those involved in medieval studies. |
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U.S. House of Representatives
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Here you can find a lot of general information on the U.S. House of Representatives. You can see what is being discussed currently and contact representatives at this site. This site also offers a list of educational resources. Some of particular interest are listed below: |
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 The Legislative Process - Tying it All Together
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How Laws are Made(one document or by
chapter)
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The Declaration of Independence
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The Federalist Papers
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The Constitution of the United
States
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HyperHistory
Online
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This site offers historical timelines related to people, events, history, and maps. Though the information is cramped in the frames on some pages, the information is solid and can be helpful. The site is colorful and well organized and offers links to other history sites. |
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History on the Web
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Presented by the BBC, this is a wonderful all purpose history site. There is a lot of information here, with links to specific historical topics. |
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Maps
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This is a super online world atlas. It offers many types of maps, including aerunautical charts. This is a great site to explore. |
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Online Outline Maps
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Here you can find a wide selection of outline maps. Permission is given to print and use the maps as needed. |
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Color Landform Atlas of
the United States
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You can view nicely colored relief maps, county maps, regional maps, and satellite images on each state. This is an interesting and nicely prepared site. |
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The Great Globe Gallery
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This site offers nearly 100 beautiful globes displaying a wide variety of geographical aspects of our planet. Free globes are available for downloading and using on web sites. This is a nicely prepared site. |
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The United Nations
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Look at the latest news, search the archives, watch videos or listen to radio broadcasts from the United Nations. Read about international law and look into human rights issues. You can find a great deal of information here. |
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Dead Presidents
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As silly as it sounds, this is a very nice site! Visit the gravesites of dead presidents, read their obituaries, and see their pictures. You can then link to the White House archives on the president of interest, read his inaugural address, biography, or other works of importance. You can even link to a page about the president's wife. This really is a very informative site! |
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The History Place
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This site offers information in many forms on many topics. From historical events to current issues, you will find a lot to investigate here. |
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The catapult topper on this page came from Horizontal Rule. The background on this page came from a collection, Webpaper, by Jay Boersma. The small tree and castle on this page came from Vikimouse's Mousepad. The green wooden bars and the green planks used for the TLO banners and buttons on this page came from Four Bees. The first grader font used to make these banner and buttons was found at Surf Madison File Libraries.
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