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Content-Related Resources

Web pages related to specific or general social studies content. These resources may include collections of historical documents, geographical resources, political information, as well as a variety of other social studies related resources.

= Primary Source Material

General History

Avalon Project at the Yale Law School - archive of historical legal documents, including charters, treaties and other agreements.
Do History - a site that shows how to piece together the past from fragments that have survived.
Hanover Historical Texts Project - making primary texts readily available to students, faculty and the general public.
History and Politics Out Loud - audio clips and transcripts of modern political speakers.
History Online: Database at the University of Kansas - one of the most extensive collections of history related links available.
Hyperhistory online - thousands of web pages relating to 3,000 years of world history.
National Archives and Records Administration - primary resources from official repository of American documents.
Repositories of Primary Sources - web sites describing holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources for the research scholar.
The History Channel - history related exhibits and resources, "this day in history, and online discussion relating to history.
The History Net - a commercial site with resources numerous topical areas.
The History Place - a commercial collection of exhibits relating to general American and World history and World War II.

World History

Ancient Egypt - a beautiful site all about ancient Egypt.
Britannia's British History - a variety of resources on British history.
Images from History - pictures and artifacts from history.
Exploring the Ancient World - concentrates on primary sources from form the ancient world.
Discovering China - comprehensive site detailing the history and culture of China (1839-present).
Learner.org - great exhibits on life in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and Collapse: Why do civilizations fall?
World History Archives - world history related primary sources.

U.S. History

American Memory - millions of historical documents in over 70 collection developed as part of the Library for Congress' National Digital Library project.
Africans in America - companion web site for PBS's series "Africans in America."
The Black Archives - resources from the Missouri State Library.
Douglass Archives of American Public Address - famous speeches by Americans.
Guide to Black History - Encyclopedia Britannica guide to Black History 1517-present.
History of the American Suffragist Movement - based on a book of the same name.
Investigating the Vietnam War - helps students to research the war.
Lyndon B. Johnson Library - a variety of modern resources on Johnson.
Martin Luther King Jr. - informational site about MLK.
New Deal Network - a variety of photos and content on the 1930's.
POTUS: President of the U.S. - information on every American president.
Senator Joe McCarthy: A Multimedia Celebration - includes audio and video clips.
Trail of Tears - a web page with content and resources on the Trail of Tears.
United States Census Bureau - data and resources from the Census Bureau.
The Whole World Was Watching - covers events affecting the U.S. in 1968.
Woman and Social Movements 1820-1940 - history of women in the U.S. 1820-1940.
World War I: Trenches on the Web - Internet history of the Great War (people, places, and events).

Civics/Government

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - a well designed site on U.S. governement.
Congress Link - educational information about the legislative process from the Dirkson Congressional Center.
Congress.Org - an independently run web site with information about the current United States Congress.
Congressional Biographies - biographies on members of Congress and presidents dating back to 1774.
The United States Congress - the official web site for the United States Congress.
Youth Leadership Initiative-Free civics education programs for the K-12 classroom, including annual YLI Internet Mock Election, legislative e-Congress, community involvement project Democracy Corps, and campaigns CD Rom simulation "A More Perfect Union." Register on-line to access free projects and lessons that meet each state's educational standards.

Web sites relating to online activism:
Eactivism.com
People for the America Way
NetAction
Ruckus.org
The Heritage Foundation
WebActive
Zapatista Net

Web sites relating to web-based voting and political participation:
Arizona Democratic Party - home of the first binding web based election.
Be A Voter.org
E-advocates.com
Speakout.com
Voter.com
Vote.com

Web sites relating to political information online:
Go Vote.com
Municipal Code Corporation - web host for hundreds of communities local legal code.
Open Secrets.org
Political Wag.com
Thomas Legislative Information Services

Geography

CIA World Fact Book - a comprehensive review of geographical, social, and cultural information for over 150 countries.
CNN Daily Almanac - information about world events and today in history updated daily.
Cyber School Bus - the United Nations web based educational program relating to current world issues.
Encarta Online Encyclopedia - one of the best online encyclopedias available.
Global Schoolhouse - telecolaborative global projects for students of any age.
Library of Congress Country Studies - descriptions and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Old Farmers' Almanac - an online version of the traditional farmers' almanac.
Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Secondary Education - instructional resources related to using geographic information systems.
United States Geological Survey - an extensive collection of maps and tools concerning geography.

Economics

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Career Information for people who like Social Studies - information about careers related to social studies.
Capitalism.org - private web site devoted to laissez-faire capitalist philosophy.
Dr. Ed Yardeni's Economics Network - economics information portal from the Chief Global Economist and Investment Strategist of Deutsche Bank Securities in New York.
EcEdWeb - economics education web site from the University of Nebraska Center for Economics Education.
Economics Education - includes curriculum materials, publications and resources, links for economics teachers, and more. From the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank.
National Budget Simulation - a simulation of the tradeoffs involved in the balancing the federal budget.
The Federal Reserve System - home of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System with information about money supply and links to all 12 federal reserve banks.
The Mint.org - economics site designed for students by the National Council on Economic Education.