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Democracy at Work
Discover the inner workings of our government during this interactive exploration of American politics. |
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Natice American Cultures
Use this link to discover different cultures, customs, and history of Native Americans groups. And meet a scientist who specializes in Native American cultures. Continue your research using the Research Starter on Anasazi and Pueblo Indians. |
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Culture & Change: Black History in America
Students read about famous African Americans while expressing their thoughts online. This celebration of Black History Month includes biographies, a News Zone special report on "Working for Equality," and an interactive timeline. |
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Go for the Gold
Join us at the Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Get athlete bios, weekly feature stories, and interactive activities. Nice! |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Celebrate the lives and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans. Students analyze the scope of Spanish influence across the Americas and read interviews with Latino writers, scientists, and others. |
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Our America
Travel back into American History. Create your own journal, make arts and crafts, Read diaries from the different periods. |
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Thanksgiving
Students explore the voyage on the Mayflower, the relationship between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims, and the events that led up to the harvest feast celebrated by both groups. |
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Rosa Parks
The Mother of the Modern-day Civil Rights Movement" recounts the Montgomery Bus Boycott and proves that every individual citizen plays a part in a democracy. |
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American Immigration Experience
The American immigrant experience is brought home to students through a tour of Ellis Island and interviews with young immigrants of yesterday and today. |
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White House Kids
This is an interactive website that students can explore to learn more about our country's history. |
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Library of Congress: American Memory
American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. |
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Culture Quest World Tour
Join Ophelia Owl and Parsifal Penguin on their world wide tour. Learn about customs, beliefs, ars, and instituition. |
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The Stuff of Life: U.S. Design
Sometimes a chair is just a chair. But sometimes, as an object of design, a chair can help define tan era. U.S. Design: 1975-2000, by the Denver Art Museum, captures the period with furniture, architecture, graphics, and other things. |
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World Atlas
This resource has maps and information about other countries. |
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Social Studies For Kids
This is a great website states information and current events in a kid friendly way. |
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Election Games
Election Games |
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Election Game - Be the Candidate
Become a candidate for president. Choose regions and states to focus on. Create a campaign budget and schedule. Provide reasons for focusing on certain issues. |
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Ben's Guide for Kids
This site provides kid friendly information about our government. |
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My Florida Website
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Time For Kids: Black History Month
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Abraham Lincoln Exhibit
Explore exhibits of Abraham Lincoln from the National Historic site virtual museum. |
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Florida History Timeline
Timeline of state history |
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Florida Eras
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Famous Floridians
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FLorida Geographical Regions
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Everglades Environment
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Everglades Habitat
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