Galinsky Social Studies Site

Includes webquests and other resources for history, government, geography and economics.
http://www.rapides.k12.la.us/ash/galinsky/

Social Studies for Kids

Offers articles, links, and fun facts, on history, geography, cultures, holidays, economics, and archaeology.
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com

Peace Corps Kids World

Explore the globe and learn about making a difference as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/

People Who Made a Difference

Short profiles of people who shaped the 20th century.
http://www.pitara.com/magazine/people.asp

Postcards from America

Follows a teacher and a photographer as they travel across America. Also features fun facts, maps, and a "Just for Teachers" page with tips for using the postcards in the classroom.
http://www.postcardsfrom.com/

AP Euro Homepage

This is a site designed to help AP European History students. This site offers research links and other information relative to Advanced Placement European History.
http://www.vanguard.org/faculty/barber/ap1.htm

School History

Provides interactive quizzes, worksheets, resources and internet links for secondary school history pupils and teachers in the UK.
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/

Mr Greiner's Student Resources for SOSE

Resources for students studying modern and ancient history, geography, and social sciences.
http://www.geocities.com/ejgreiner/

Greatest Places Online

A virtual look at the most culturally and geographically diverse places in the world.
http://www.greatestplaces.org/

FBI's Kids Page

Includes safety tips, information on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an introduction to working dogs, and online games.
http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/kidsk5th.htm

How Customs Works

Customs regulates what moves in and out of a country and is key in the global economy. See what customs services do.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/customs.htm

The Travel Bug

Explores the concept of travel, the tourism industry, and tourist destinations around the world.
http://www.thetravelbug.net/

Go Eat Your Homework Series

Fun lessons provide an introduction to the history, culture, and food of major U.S. cities.
http://www.lessontutor.com/hisAm3.html

4to40: World History School Project

Short articles about everything from Marco Polo to the history of the alphabet.
http://www.4to40.com/earth/history/default.asp?article=earth_history_index

The Navigators

Information on explorers of the nineteenth century with interactive online learning activities and project suggestions for teachers.
http://www.abc.net.au/navigators/

National History Day Projects

Information on documents related to frontiers in history compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration.
http://nationalhistoryday.org/06_students/06.html

Heritage Moment

Brings to life people from history, society and culture through animated Flash stories. Includes fairy tales.
http://www.heritagemoment.com

George Orwell's Animal Farm

Offers student and teacher pages to study parallelism with the Russian Revolution.
http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/fawcett/animal%20farm%20home.html

CNN Student News

World news geared toward middle and high school students. Most articles are accompanied by discussion starters, activities and teaching guides.
http://cnnstudentnews.cnn.com/

United Nations' CyberSchoolBus

Provides resources related to global issues, countries around the world, and the United Nations. Includes projects, quizzes, games, puzzles, and lesson plans.
http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/index.asp

Fun Social Studies

Fun articles and links provide information about all aspects of social studies.
http://funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/

Flags and Maps of the World

View national flags and maps for countries of the world.
http://www.plcmc.org/forkids/mow/

BC Social Studies 8-12 Resources

Links that will be especially helpful to students following the British Columbia social studies curriculum, but will be helpful to others as well. Separate pages for each grade, and for geography, law, and comparative civilizations.
http://www.rupert.net/~rtoor/Socials_Home.htm

Balance Beyond Survival

Teaches visitors about past, present, and future cities, then gives them the chance to make their own cities.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001483/

Surviving the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Learn about the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, the Paracutin volcano, and other natural wonders. Includes a quiz to test your memory. From ThinkQuest.
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0215502/

The World Bank Group

Highlights countries and regions, key development issues, the latest development data, curricular materials, collaborative learning networks, and research tools.
http://youthink.worldbank.org/