Resource+Sites

=American History= [|Spy Letters of the American Revolution] Visit this Web site to meet the men and women who served as spies during the Revolutionary War. Learn about their secret methods and techniques and view a gallery of spy letters. [|Smithsonian Education] This educational Web site created by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies features extensive resources for students, educators, and families. Educators can access lesson plans and other information sorted by grade level and subject, while students can explore interactive content modules. [|Landmarkcases.org] Provides teachers with a full range of resources and activities to support the teaching of landmark Supreme Court cases, helping students explore the key issues of each case. The "Resources" section features basic building blocks such as background summaries and excerpts of opinions that can be used in multiple ways. The "Activities" section contains a range of short activities and in-depth lessons that can be completed with students. The Web site features key cases mandated by state standards. [|Native American Resources] A comprehensive collection of more than 300 Web page links to Native American Resources. [|Betsy Ross Home Page] This site contains information about Betsy Ross's life and the evolution of the American flag. [|United States Holocaust Memorial Museum] Explore the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum resources online. [|World War II Sites] This Web site features a comprehensive list of links and resources about World War II for students and teachers, with topics ranging from the home front to the Holocaust to women in the war. [|The Mudcat Cafe] A site providing a searchable index of the Digital Tradition Folk Song Database containing more than 6,000 songs. It includes a discussion forum and special events. [|How the Other Half Lives] An informative expository on the tenements of New York. [|Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum] An online museum of this first Presidential Library. Links provide a close look into the lives and writings of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. [|A Virtual Visit to Vietnam] Interesting and entertaining information on contemporary Vietnam as well as its war-torn past. Photos, diaries, and trip reports provide unique perspectives. [|LIBERTY! The American Revolution] This Web site, hosted by PBS, presents a variety of topics relating to the American Revolution. Features include a chronicle of the revolution, perspectives from different groups involved in the revolution, and a photo essay about the meaning of liberty today. [|The American Civil War Home Page] Explore this online resource of the American Civil War. Links also include time lines, information on battles, documents, and much more! [|Ellis Island] Research the history of immigration through Ellis Island and learn fascinating facts about this period in history. [|History of the Suffrage Movement] Explore the history of the suffrage movement online. Links include a chronological time line of events leading up to women's right to vote and a bibliography of the suffrage movement. [|George Washington’s Mount Vernon] Take the online tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon home! Library collections and educational resources can also be found at this Web site. [|The National Inventors Hall of Fame] Read about famous inventors in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Links also include invention competitions and awards, kids’ stuff, and African-American inventors’ sites. = = =Government= [|C-Span Classroom] Free resources for teaching Government & Civics class. Articles, videos, & more! Register for access to the site. [|Federal Election Commission] An official government Web site providing a citizen's guide for contributing to candidates, using FEC services, and working with candidates and political parties. The site also offers a voter registration form for downloading. [|Department of Justice] Gives an informative description of the role of the DOJ within the U.S. government. The site provides links to information on the current attorney general, the department's various organizations, and its current issues and press releases. [|FedWorld Information Network] A comprehensive central access point for locating and acquiring government information. It provides a one-stop location for the public to locate, order, and receive U.S. government information. [|Central Intelligence Agency]Explore the background of the CIA, read recent publications, speeches, and press releases, and visit the CIA's Homepage for kids. [|Landmarkcases.org] Provides teachers with a full range of resources and activities to support the teaching of landmark Supreme Court cases, helping students explore the key issues of each case. The "Resources" section features basic building blocks such as background summaries and excerpts of opinions that can be used in multiple ways. The "Activities" section contains a range of short activities and in-depth lessons that can be completed with students. The Web site features key cases mandated by state standards. [|Federal Bureau of Investigation]At this site, explore major investigations currently underway, check the FBI’s "Most Wanted" list of criminals, or visit the library of recent articles on law enforcement and safety issues. This site also includes an educational page with resources for students and teachers. [|Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Home Page]An in-depth presentation of immigration in our country, including services and benefits, law enforcement and border management, and historical information about immigration. This site also provides information on genealogical research and links to other government sites. [|National Aeronautics and Space Administration]This site features an online newsletter, updated daily, containing the latest news about NASA science and technology. It also includes educational resources, a special site for kids, and links to other NASA Web sites. [|The Democratic Party Online]This site provides a detailed summary of the U.S. Democratic Party. It highlights the party’s platform, accomplishments, and current political news, and gives links to Democratic Party sites at the state, county, and local levels. [|The Republican National Committee]At this site, learn about the Republican Party’s platform and visit the News Room to read current articles and updates. This site also contains audio and video archives through which you can watch and listen to important party speeches and events. [|The Federal Judicial Center]Explore the background and responsibilities of the Federal Judicial Center. Read publications concerning various legal issues or navigate the site's other court-related links. [|The United Nations]Research the history of the UN, read UN news and documents, or learn more about any one of its five branches—Peace and Security, International Law, Humanitarian Affairs, Human Rights, and Economic and Social Development. [|United States House of Representatives]This site presents a summary of House operations, including the proposed schedule for the week and coverage of up-to-date events on the House floor. It also provides access to information about bills and resolutions being considered in Congress, a searchable archive, and an opportunity to write to representatives. [|United States Senate]Features on this site include a link called //This Week in History// and a link to Senate art. You can track the legislative activities of the Senate or find out how to contact your senators. [|NATO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization]This site provides a short history of NATO and a brief introduction to its main policies. Read about NATO’s structure, members, and current activities, or search an archive of official documents and NATO publications. [|Welcome to the White House]This site includes an informative link to the current president and vice president, an Interactive Citizens' Handbook, information about White House history and tours, a virtual library, and much more. [|Census Bureau]An extensive source of information and statistics, this site includes population and business figures, geography links, news releases, and more. [|Core Documents of U.S. Democracy] This site provides online access to historical U.S. documents. The documents span a variety of topics, such as economic, demographic, legislative and legal, and regulatory issues, and include papers from the office of the president. [|The Living Room Candidate] The American Museum of the Moving Image has examples of television commercials from presidential elections dating back to 1952 to the present. = = =Psychology= [|American Counseling Association] Explore the American Counseling Association, a professional and educational organization that represents professional counselors in various practice settings. [|American Journal of Psychology] Find many articles related to the field of Psychology at the //American Journal of Psychology// Web site. [|American Psychological Association]The American Psychological Association (APA), in Washington, DC, is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists. [|Internet Crossroads in the Social Sciences]Explore this site with over 650 annotated links to data-related resources on the Internet. [|Mental Help Net]Look for numerous resources on the Mental Health Net site. Resources include mental health topics, professional resources, and a reading room. [|Administration on Aging]Find out about the Administration of Aging's programs for our nation's older Americans. [|National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information]Use this site for additional alcohol and drug information. [|Online Dictionary of Mental Health]There are no definitions here, but there are links to many sites offering different viewpoints on issues in mental health, which are organized by using the A-Z links, or a subject index. [|Psych Central]Use this comprehensive resource index for psychology, support, and mental health issues. [|Psych Web]This Web site contains a wealth of psychology-related information for students and teachers of psychology. Resources include careers in psychology, information about sports psychology and lists of different journals. [|Psychological Tutorials and Demonstrations]Learn as you navigate through hypertext tutorials in psychology. [|Psychology.net]This psychology resource is for students, teachers and professionals for up-to-date information on the interactive world of psychology via the Internet. [|PsychCrawler]Narrow your search by using this psychology-specific search engine. [|Psychology on the Web]Browse the Web site of the Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Albany for psychology-related information. = = =Geography= Google Earth: [|Juicy's Geography Google Earth] -teaching guides and tips

[|Mali: Ancient Crossroads of Africa]This Web site is designed for elementary, middle, and secondary teachers as a guide in the instructional planning process for teaching the history, geography, and economics of the early West African empire of Mali. The Web site includes information, pictures, maps, videos, lesson plans, links, and resources for teachers and students to find information on historical and modern Mali. [|The Learning Web] Presented by the U.S. Geological Survey, this site provides a collection of educational resources teaching earth science concepts and topics about the earth that affect people every day. [|The Center for South Asian Studies] Provides links to the National Resource Center for the Study of South Asia at the University of Virginia. The CSAS Newsletter, Film and Video Lending Library, and Archives are available through this site. [|National Geographic Society] A colorful and diverse collection of links to information on the society, travel, image maps, and wildlife. Links to online magazines and book lists are provided. [|Earth] A comprehensive image archive is among the interesting information at this site. It provides information on the earth's atmosphere, water, life, news, and discoveries. [|Population Reference Bureau] Access articles, data sheets, and reports on a variety of population and demographic trends and topics. You can browse information organized by topic or focus your search on a particular world region. [|The Atlas of Canada] Explore this interactive Web site about Canada and its geography. All information on the site—including extensive map resources, facts about Canada, and learning resources—is available in both English and French. [|ParkNet] An interesting feature leads this site provided by the National Park Service. Links provide Park Service information, historical information, and links for students and scholars. [|Latin American Studies] An electronic reference desk on Latin American countries. It includes a Subject Directory for specific information pertaining to Latin America, such as its agriculture, arts, business, and government. [|NativeWeb] A resource of the past and present of the world's indigenous peoples. It provides links to an electronic store, native events calendar, and help in tracing native roots. [|Central Europe Online] This detailed site includes the latest statistics and news concerning Central Europe: the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia. [|Middle East and North Africa] An in-depth collection of materials for the study of the Middle East and North Africa. It provides access to Columbia University’s Middle East library collections. [|K—12 Electronic Guide for African Resources on the Internet] This Web site features a comprehensive collection of resources for the study of Africa, including links to country-specific information, multimedia resources, information about Africa's languages and environments, and lesson plans. [|Asian Net] A visually impressive site providing information concerning Japan, China, Thailand, and other geographic locations in Asia. [|India Information] Explore this Web site to learn more about the art, culture, government, media, and business in India. The site also features a nice selection of maps of India. [|Pacific Studies] A comprehensive resource for Asia-Pacific studies. It includes a searchable index and a link to Pacific Island discussion forums.

[|CIA World Factbook] An online publication produced by the CIA for the use of U.S. government officials. Browse through many foreign countries’ profiles, maps, and transnational issues. [|The Nine Planets]An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Includes text, images, audio and video, and references to additional information. [|Country Studies]Presented by the Library of Congress, this site contains in-depth studies of 100 countries throughout the world, covering each one’s political, social, economic, and national security systems. [|United States Geological Survey]This site presents a wealth of environmental, scientific, and biological information. It covers current environmental news and concerns, and includes such features as the Learning Web—which provides classroom activities and lessons, and a detailed selection of Fact Sheets. [|National Weather Service]Access official U.S. and international weather forecasts and conditions, visit the aviation and hurricane centers, or link to the climate archives for statistics and historical data.

[|Ms. Chicchi's webquest on World Religions] [|Middle East Interactive Puzzle Map] (very fun) [|Online Geo Quiz] [|Middle East Geo Quiz] = = =Economics= [|Better Business Bureau]This site presents instant access to advice, news, and alerts to businesses and consumers. The information it provides can help consumers protect themselves against fraudulent organizations and scams. [|Bureau of Engraving and Printing]This site provides information about the printing of our country’s currency and postage stamps. It also includes a link to a kids’ page with games and activities, as well as links to other government agencies. [|CNN Money]A vast reference for economic and financial information, this site includes a currency calculator, the latest world and national news, and up-to-date coverage of stocks, bonds, and commodities. [|The Consumer Action Web site]This handbook provides valuable advice to consumers on making purchasing decisions and also details regulations protecting peoples’ rights as consumers. [|Economics Roundtable] Economics Roundtable is a blog that provides interesting and relevant posts related to current economic trends and happenings. The links on the left side of the page are incredibly diverse and particularly useful. [|Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis]Keep informed of the latest news and policies of the Fed, study U.S. economic statistics, and link to any of the other eleven regional Federal Reserve Banks. [|Freakonomics Blog] The Freakonomics Blog, which is part of the New York Times website, is based on the book //Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything//, by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. The popular book explored how everyday occurances can be explained through economics. The blog is updated numerous times throughout the day with articles and links related to the theme of the book. [|Internal Revenue Service’s Tax Interactive]A fun and comprehensive site explaining what taxes are and why people pay them. It also provides a glossary of tax terms and a "teachers’ toolkit" of additional resources. [|The Mint]This site provides many different economic resources for teachers and students such as information on government spending, how to create your own budget, and your role in the economy. [|NASD Investor Ed-Basics of Saving and Investing]Visit this Web site, presented by NASD and the National Institute for Consumer Education, to access objective information for teaching basic personal finance planning, saving, and investing. [|National Council on Economic Education]Explore the National Council on Economic Education’s Web site and read about the campaign for economic literacy. [|New York Stock Exchange]This site provides a comprehensive look at the U.S. stock market. It covers historical events impacting the market, an explanation of how and why stocks are bought and sold, current market information, and much more. [|Resources for Economists]Explore this comprehensive Web site, which includes a link to teaching resources. [|United States Department of Labor—Bureau of Labor Statistics]This site provides current U.S. and regional economic data, such as unemployment and earnings figures. It also includes links to news releases and other publications. [|U.S. Business Advisor] Describing itself as "the one-stop electronic link to government for business," this site provides links to federal government information, services, and transactions. [|U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission] A valuable source of investment guidance, advice, and information. The site includes an explanation of the role and duties of the SEC. [|U.S. Small Business Administration] This site provides in-depth guidance on starting, financing, and expanding a small business. It includes a shareware library of programs useful in operating a business. [|U.S. Treasury Department] A resource for information on the people, places, and events pertaining to the U.S. Treasury and its departments, including the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Customs Service, Secret Service, and the U.S. Mint. [|The World Bank] Explore the World Bank online resources. Links include learning materials for the classroom, how to research with World Bank tools, and many other fascinating facts.