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The Big Myth - http://www.bigmyth.com/
An experimental learning module designed for use in European primary school classrooms. It is a sociology textbook for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The myths are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview of the culture, the pantheon of the gods and a series of exercises based on that culture. |
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Social Studies for Kids - http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/
Offers articles, links, and fun facts, on history, geography, cultures, holidays, economics, and archaeology. |
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Social Studies Lessons - http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/plans.html
Links to both lesson plans and strategies for teaching social science, history, and government. |
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Columbia Education Center: Social Studies Lesson Plans - http://www.col-ed.org/cur/social.html
Lessons for elementary, middle and high school students. |
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The Castle of King Edward - http://www.castles.org/kids/index.htm
Virtual tour of a medieval castle explaining the history, architecture, culture, religion, food, royalty, knights, armor and traditions. Designed for teachers, students and kids. |
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Westward Ho - http://www.cyberbee.com/wwho/
Collaborative, online, simulated journey on the Oregon Trail for K-12 classrooms. Starts January 2002 and free registration is required. |
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History For Children - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/history_for_children
Features weekly articles and links on a variety of topics in American and World History. Also provides a listing of history web resources and reading lists for kids, parents, and teachers in history. (For Grades 3+) |
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Die Like An Egyptian - http://www.d118.s-cook.k12.il.us/south/curriculum/team6c/Egypt/egypt2.htm
A study of the ancient Egyptian afterlife incorporating the multiple intelligences and internet use. |
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Multimedia Learning: United States and World History and Government - http://multimedialearning.org/
Provides classroom history Powerpoints and games. They come with extensive lessons, crossword puzzles, worksheets and exams and are available in both DVD and CD formats. |
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http://www.restore.ac.uk - http://www.restore.ac.uk
On-line resources not only provide a valuable personal development resource for researchers, but also provide an important repository of social science knowledge. ReStore aims to make sure these online resources stay live and updated even after the original funds for them cease. |