Stuff on Illinois

• Learn Illinois
  • Illinois is the sixth most populous state in the country. Learn about the state symbols, capitols, and other interesting information by clicking on the state flag.
• Just for Kids-Illinois Senate Republicans
  • Illinois is a state with a rich history and culture. Browse our Web site and see how much you can learn about Illinois' past, present and future.

Geography

• National Geographic Society Xpeditions
  • The site includes an atlas, forums, an Xpedition hall, and an archive of materials supporting the U.S. National Geography Standards.
• Outline Maps
  • These outline maps are for personal use to support your knowledge of social studies. This website contains lists of maps on continents, the world, America and some historical maps. These maps can be labeled and colored.
• Enchanted Learning Geography
  • This is a collection of geography pages, maps, printouts, flags, quizzes, and activities for students. The pages are listed by continent (at the top of the page), alphabetically, and by topic. This link will take you directly to the U.S. Geography page.
• CIA World Fact Book
  • The World Factbook provides national-level information on countries, territories, and dependencies. Here you will find maps, flags, and basic country information.
• Hammond Discovering Maps-Latitude and Longitude
  • This website contains a brief and simple explanation of latitude and longitude.
• Zoom into Maps
  • Using historic maps from the Library of Congress, help students understand what maps can tell us.
• Stately Knowledge
  • These web pages will help you find out the basic facts of any state in the Union, including Washington, D.C. Need to know the capital of Alabama? Want to know which hockey teams are in California? How about the size of Montana? All that information is here -- and more!
• Discovery Channel's Geo Game
  • Join Discovery Channel School as we enter lands near and far away. These 10 adventures will take you around the globe and let you conquer the world.
• For more information on world geography visit our Upper Level World Geography Page

America's Diversity

• Black History in America
  • Meet famous African Americans, listen to jazz music, publish your own writing, and explore history with our interactive timeline.
• Hispanic History in the Americas
  • The roots of Hispanic Heritage stretch from the Caribbean to California. Use the interactive map to explore this influence. Meet Hispanic figures who have inspired others through their deeds and courage.
• Asian American Heritage
  • Find out what it means to be Asian American and all the Asian cultures that exist in the world and in America.
• Native American Cultures
  • This project explores ancient Native American cultures of New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. In conjunction with the Earthwatch Institute, students will visit three field sites. Archaeological teams in New Mexico are excavating an ancient Native American settlement. In Utah, scientists are documenting ancient Native American rock art. In Washington, scientists are interviewing local Native Americans to gain a better understanding of the Skagit River and how to save the wild salmon.
• The Great American Potluck
  • What can we learn about a nation from its food? Make history with the Library of Congress - add a family recipe and share the story behind it!

Learn about our Government

• Ben's Guide To US Government for Grades K-2
  • Here you can learn about our Nation, our Government, our Neighbors and play some fun games.
• Ben's Guide To US Government for Grades 3-5
  • Here you can learn about our Nation, view histroical documents, learn about the branches of government, see how laws are made, learn about the election and play some games.
• Congress For Kids
  • Congress for Kids gives you access to interactive, fun-filled experiences designed to help you learn about the foundation of our federal government and how its actions affect you. Learn about independence, the constitution, the branches of government and elections.
• Kids in the House
  • Explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you. Experience the exciting world of government like you never have before.
• Democracy @ Work
  • Welcome to Scholastic's Democracy @ Work where you can stay up-to-date on American politics, explore the presidency through interactive activities, and learn how you can get involved.

Some Important People in History

• Harry Truman for Kids
  • Welcome to Truman 4 Kids. We have made this site just for 1st to 3rd graders. There are many fun things here to help you learn about our 33rd President, Harry S. Truman. Also visit the Truman Library at http://www.trumanlibrary.org/kids/index.html
• The Electric Ben Franklin
  • The remarkable Benjamin Franklin, a printer by trade, a scientist by fame, and a man of action by all accounts, continues to shape American thinking and action. The Independence Hall Association has commissioned and assembled resources for you to explore the diversity that was Benjamin Franklin.
• The Betsy Ross Homepage
  • Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. When we view the flag, we think of liberty, freedom, pride, and Betsy Ross. The American flag flies on the moon, sits atop Mount Everest, is hurtling out in space. The flag is how America signs her name.
• A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr
  • History is indeed made up of significant events which shape our future and outstanding leaders who influence our destiny. Martin Luther King's contributions to our history place him in this inimitable position. In his short life, Martin Luther King was instrumental in helping us realize and rectify those unspeakable flaws which were tarnishing the name of America.
• Way to Go Einstein
  • This site details Einstein's life and his work. You can learn about his theories of space, time as well as see a timeline of his life. This site is maintained by the Museum of American History.
• Presidents of the United States
  • The biographies of the presidents' give us a clear look into the highs and lows of American history. Learn more about the presidents and the change we faced in the past and challenges yet to come.
• Women in America's History
  • Encyclopedia Britannica introduces you to important ladies in the U.S. from 1600 to modern times, complete with audio clips and photos.
• People of THE WEST
  • This interactive biographical dictionary provides concise profiles of the men and women featured in THE WEST (a PBS documentary), as well as information about many individuals who are mentioned only in passing. In most cases, the profiles offer additional details about the lives of these historical figures, together with some comment on their significance for historians.

General World History

• History of for Kids
  • Europe, Asia and Africa before 1500 A.D. History for Kids! devotes itself to teaching human history in the most accessible possible way. We try to enable all people to understand and appreciate our past. We're particularly concerned to provide access to people who might otherwise have trouble accessing information such as children, people with learning disabilities, people living in places where it is difficult to learn, and people for whom English is not their first language. We try to write history that is easy to read and yet still accurately reflects current ideas, debates, and information.
• Hyper History
  • HyperHistory is an expanding scientific project presenting 3,000 years of world history with an interactive combination of synchronoptic lifelines, timelines, and maps. Over 2,000 files are interconnected throughout the site. In addition to that HyperHistory provides several hundred links to the world wide web. The growing site itself contains presently over 50MB of images and text files, but individual gif files are kept small enough to allow for a quick display.
• For more information on world history visit our Upper Level History Page

Miscellaneous

• Free Elementary Social Studies Activities Interactive Online Learning Games
  • Free online games. Irish Symbols, Mount Rushmore puzzle, Presidential Hangman, Presidential Trivia, Interactive United States Map, Interactive hangman game of country names and interactive game on Presidents of the United States.
• Hartcourt School Publishers Social Studies Units
  • Hartcourt School Publishers created thes units using stories and other web resources. Some of these units include Native American cultures, MapMaker, Castillo de San Marcos, A Virtual Tour of Cave Paintings and many more.
• VA for Kids in Grades K-5
  • This VA site is full of information about those who have fought for our country, the origins of Veterans' Day, the country's most familiar symbols, customs and observances, and more.
• I have a Dream, Too
  • Everyone, everywhere has dreams. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and Black History Month in America, MidLink Magazine readers share their dreams...or stories about great leaders who are important in their lives or in their home town.