BrainPop
Animated educational videos with a wide variety of topics that engage students learning; Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology- Internet Safety. MPS students need to log in with their username and password. Ben’s Guide to the US GovernmentBen Franklin leads kids on an interactive journey to discover our government and country.
Liberty: The American RevolutionLearn About the Revolutionary War
America's Story - Revolutionary Period (1764-1789)
Revolutionary War A Shot Heard Around the World - short video Declaring Independence - short video Revolutionary War for Kids by Mrs Huber's Class Revolutionary War - causes Revolutionary People Famous People Index of People Famous Quotes Explorers
EXPLORERS: Use these websites to learn about Explorers: Pizarro, Magellan, DeGama, Columbus, DeSoto, Hudson, Drake, Corando, and more...
Enchanted Learning Kid Info Interactive Map - An interactive map of North America showing the exploration paths DMOZ - Open Directory CyberSleuthkids - |
Current EventsNewsela
Newsela is a nonfiction literacy site of daily news. The Newsela elementary is designed for elementary readers. Newsela Elementary Students: If your teacher has set up class access, click sign in and enter your username and password. Once you've selected an article to read, you will be able to adjust the reading level to suit your needs. Biographies
Famous People - Biography.com website Animated Biographies - Bringing biographies to life; Mr. Nussbaum's website Ducksters - Life Stories; Biographies for kids Fact Monster - Learn about US Presidents, Famous Women, and more How to Write a Biography - Visit the Fact Monster website for information on how to write a biography Social Studies - Interactive Sites for Education has many fun interactive activities to learn more about - Colonial Times, Landforms, Immigration, Revolutionary War, Continents and more!
Arcademic Skill BuildersPlay these fun games to practice and build your knowledge of States and Capitals, Countries and Capitals.
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GeographyEnchanted Learning- Geography
Learn about the World’s continents, countries, capitals, by playing these fun geography games Continents & Oceans: Continents and Oceans - Identify continents, oceans and geography on Mr. Nussbaum's fun interactive site. Name the Continent Game- Click and drag the name of the continent to the correct area on the map. Turtle Diary - Interactive activities to learn and identify the 7 continents of the world. Geography Activities (Shepardsoftware website)A great site filled with geography pages, maps, printouts, flags, quizzes, and activities for students
Here are some other sites to research information about countries: About Country Facts Fact Monster Countries of the World Social Studies for Kids
Are you interested in knowing about the sinking of the Titanic, US Government, US Presidents, US History, Explorers, Middle Ages, World Government and more? This site has some great information - history and current events. Check it out.
History Central
A great site to explore the time lines of major events in American history and World History.
Have Fun with HistoryThis site is a terrific resource for students, parents and educators to learn about American history.
History Trivia and Quizzes20th Century Trivia and quizzes on 20th Century Presidents.
Interactive world mapsShowing continents, countries, capitals, and surroundings. Check out the printable maps and online atlas.
Google Maps
Using Google Maps is a great way to view detailed information about geographical areas around the world. Explore and view maps of continents, countries, states, cities and towns and streets. |
USA Geography GamesAn interactive game site for beginners to intermediate levels, to increase your knowledge on States, Capitals, and Landscapes (Geographic Regions, Lakes, Rivers, and more).
Another great site: Regions of the United States - United States of America, 50 StatesAn informational site to learn facts about all 50 States; Maps, Capitals, State Trees, State Birds, Famous People, and so much more!
State ReportsA good site to gather information and images for your school state report project; state symbols, famous people, places of interest, maps and worksheets.
Learn about our States
AAA State of Play - A terrific resource; learn facts about states, plus play games to learn more about the states.
Road Trip across the States for kids - gather facts and information about States. Stately Knowledge - great site with lots of information; State flower, historical sites, points of interest, bordering States, and so much more! State Facts for students Massachusetts state facts Massachusetts - Information about the State Symbols Massachusetts Symbols Game Massachusetts - State symbols information Massachusetts - Learn more information about the State Symbols US States & PrintoutsRead facts about our states or print out map
and flag quizzes. FlagsInteractive United States map Interactive map of the United States. showing states, capitals, and major cities. This site also has printable maps.
Try these other great interactive sites about our southern states: Interactive map quiz of the southern states & capitals Quiz Yourself on the Southern states Southern States Matching capital & state game: Take a quiz on the southern states Interactive Activity - southern states geography, major cities and economics Fact MonsterThis site has information on Countries, World History and Timelines, Geography, World Stats & Facts, Natural Disasters, War, Current Events, and so much more!
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Mexico
Global Trek - Visit Mexico
Mexican Geographic Regions Map - interactive Mexican Oceanography - interactive map activities Learn about Mexico Geography - States Mexico for Kids - A Kids Life in Mexico - This was created by fourth and fifth grade students from Roosevelt School in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Eye on Mexico - Lots of information can be found; climate, people, the land, and more. Mexico Geography - map What is a Fiesta? National Geographic for Kids Time for Kids LandformsUS Landforms - Mr. Nussbaum's website has some great interactive activities to learn about these. US Landmarks - Check out these activities on Mr. Nussbaum's website. Landforms and Maps - Mrs. Nasto's website has some great information and pictures of US landforms. Match Game - Landform vocabulary and definition Landforms: Face of the Earth Enchanted Learning - Landforms Study Jams - Mountains, plains, valleys, plateaus, all fascinating landforms. Have you ever wondered how they were created? Learn about them by watching the Study Jams slides. Erosion & Weathering - Check out this website to learn about patterns of erosion, it's causes, and management techniques. Sea to Sky - Landforms - The National Geographic Encyclopedic Entry site has information and definitions of landforms, as well as fabulous photos. Sonoran Desert - Facts and information Sonoran Desert - ASDM Digital Library for Kids Deserts - Fast Facts about deserts Immigration
Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today Explore the Scholastic Website to learn about immigration and take a virtual tour of Ellis Island. Great interactive site! History.com has great video clips Ellis Island Facts & Summary Statue of Liberty - Learn about this National Monument by visiting the National Park Service website Become an Immigrant - "Join Victoria Confino for a virtual journey from Ellis Island to Orchard Street", provided by Tenement Museum website. Play Mission Us - An interactive way to learn about the history. "The game is part of a MISSION US series that helps students learn about key periods in American History. Mission 4, City of Immigrants, will help students learn about immigration in NYC in 1911", provided by Tenement Museum website. Take a Virtual Tour - An overview of 103 Orchard St., the Lower East Side in the 1950's, Loisaida in the 1960's, and China Town in the 1970's. |
Western ExpansionGo West
Lewis & Clark Westward Expansion Kid Info - Learn about the life of the Pioneers and the history of the Westward Expansion Ancient Civilizations
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