Online Ideas for Social Studies

Located at http://www.mission-us.org/  This website has 3 interactive games about the Revolutionary War, Slavery and Native American life.  Complete with teachers guides.

Located at http://www.ustream.tv/explore/all  This website has live news feeds from all over the world, great for current events.

The DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF AMERICA is located at http://dp.la/  This website contains thousands of historical images from around the U.S.  I typed in St. Paul, MN and a picture of a streetcar from 1951 popped up.

NEWSLEA is located at http://newsela.com/  and contains recent newspaper articles.  This service is free but you will have to register after accessing 4 articles.

iCivics is located at http://www.icivics.org/  Founded and led by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics provides students with the tools they need for active participation and democratic action, and teachers with the materials and support to achieve this. Our free resources include print-and-go lesson plans, award-winning games, and digital interactives.