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Social Studies

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Elementary
Elementary Social Studies from HomeworkSpot. General Sites, Quick Topics, Quick References and Fun.
World Flag Database Flags, information about countries around the world, and a flag glossary.
Middle School
America's Story from America's Library (Library of Congress). Sections such as Meet Amazing Americans, Jump Back in Time and Join America at Play.
B.J. Pinchbeck's Social Studies off Discovery.com. Many resources in categories such as American History, General Social Studies, and Ancient History.
High School Ace Two great and very complete sites: U.S. History & Government and World History.
Middle School Social Studies from HomeworkSpot. General Sites, Today's News at HeadlineSpot, Topics, Quick References, Fun and Contests.
High School
The Ancient Greeks Clear, concise overview of ancient Greece.
Ask the Oracle This site answers questions on ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, and mythology, and much more!
General
50 States.com Information on everything from admission to statehood to the yellow pages for the fifty states.
The Library of Congress This is the site to visit for anything about U.S. history: exhibits, resources (such as photographs), research and patents.
Museum Computer Network Links to museums worldwide.
National Geographic - Homework Help Homework help and check out their Map Machine Web page.
National Museum of the American Indian Helping to foster, protect, and promote understanding of Native American cultures by collaborating with indigenous peoples across the Western Hemisphere. There is a wealth of information contained at this site.
Patchwork of African - American Life from Knowledge Network Explorer. Sections such as Subject Sampler, Treasure Hunt, and WebQuests.
Rare Map Collection The Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the University of Georgia maintains a collection of more than 800 historic maps spanning nearly 500 years, from the sixteenth century through the early twentieth century.
The Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. Explore your family history at Ellis Island.

Virtual Renaissance: A journey through time from Twin Groves Middle School Buffalo Grove, IL).

Interactive site to take students back in time to what life would have been like during the Renaissance.
World Atlas World atlas from Encarta Online.
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