* * 5th Grade * * *   Social Studies - Content Standards and Objectives   SS-05-01 PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS SS-05-01-01 U.S. States 50 STATES AND CAPITALS Maps, Emblems, and State information on all 50 states 50 STATES QUARTERS PROGRAM Learn about the states using this quarter webquest and then design your own state quarter. See CCSD'S Fifth Grade Standards-based Lesson using this website! FunBrain WHERE IS THAT?? WedGate FUNBRAIN will show you maps. For each screen, identify the correct country (or state). Check the correct box or type in the name (spelling counts). GEOGRAPHY LABEL ME! Label the states of the Midwest, the Northeast, the South, the West; label the states and their capitals GRAPHIC MAPS Print outline maps with different projections, locations, and statistics. Search "The List" for color maps of continents, lakes and rivers, mountains, and more! MAP MANIA U.S. Scavenger Hunt: Think fast, because the Great State Race is on! Take on some trivia questions about America's 50 states to show who's king of the road. POSTCARDSFROM.COM Picture postcards from each state contain photographs combined with other graphic elements to give an impression of each state. STATELY KNOWLEDGE These web pages will help you find out the basic facts of any state in the Union, including Washington, D.C. UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY GAMES Test your knowledge. States and Capitals...try all the levels! U.S. STATE FACTS, MAPS AND SYMBOLS For each state, you'll find a map, geography facts, and presidential birthplaces. Discover the origin of the state's name; see the state flag. U.S. STATES Each state profile includes: capital, population, history, famous natives, state map & flag, state motto, symbols, nicknames, largest cities, points of interest and more! WELCOME TO THE MIDWEST! Discover important geographic features, climate, natural resources, national monuments, famous people and much more in each of the midwestern states in this fun-filled webquest. Become the travel agent with all the answers! See CCSD's Standards-based Lesson using this website! YAHOOLIGANS! U.S Yahooligans! a comprehensive listing for all 50 states     SS-05-02 TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE State Standard: SS-08-02-02 History/Issues in Development of U.S. Constitution THE CONSTITUTION FOR KIDS Understanding the Constitution is important for all Americans, even kids! See CCSD Fifth Grade Standards-based Lesson using this website! THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES From Enchanted Learning: Information plus worksheets and other printables.     SS-05-02-01 European Exploration/Settlement of North America COLUMBUS NAVIGATION HOMEPAGE Examining the History, Navigation, and Landfall of Christopher Columbus   DISCOVERERS WEB An alphabetical listing of available explorer biographies   ZOOM EXPLORERS  Famous explorers from Armstrong to Vespucchi   SS-05-02-02 Colonies in North America BACK TO PLYMOUTH WEBQUEST: Student tasks involve learning about Pilgrim clothing, gathering and hunting of food, the land on which the Pilgrims settled... Great Resource Links included COLONIAL KIDS Different aspects of life as a child in colonial America. (ThinkQuest Jr entry) COLONIAL HALL Contains more than 100 biographies of people who played major roles in the founding of the United States. COLONIAL LEXINGTON General information, resources, and student projects COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Resources for Students and Teachers CONTINENTAL CONGRESS and CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Contains 274 documents relating to the work of Congress and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution. History of Jamestown A brief history of Jamestown presented by "Jamestown Rediscovered" THE LOST COLONY OF ROANKE The mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke is explored. (Thinkquest Jr.entry) The Mayflower Web Pages History of the Mayflower with information about Mayflower Compact and Mayflower voyage The Pilgrim Story. Plimoth Plantation tells "The Pilgrim Story" THE WORLD OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Learn about Ben Franklin and see how Ben's ideas are still alive in our world today.     SS-05-02-03 The American Revolution: Problems, People, Events The Birth of a Nation Provides information about the important people, places, and events of the American Revolution (ThinkQuest Jr entry) DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The document, with picture, bios of the signers, and Jefferson's account of the writing. Declaring Independence: Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents includes Chronology of Events, Drafting the Documents and original exhibits GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE CROSSING War Principles of the 1700s; a mini-tour of Mount Vernon; an in-depth look at George Washington; and links to related sites. LIBERTY! THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Companion to the PBS special. It has interactive quizzes and fictional newspaper accounts. Includes Liberty: The Road to Revolution Game PAUL REVERE VIRTUAL MUSEUM Activities and resources in each of the exhibits: The Real Story, Colonial Boston, Ride with Paul Revere across the Charles River, and Music of the Revolutionary War. REVOLUTIONARY WAR INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT REVOLUTIONARY WAR INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT Click on the highlighted word in each question to travel to the site on which you will find the answers VIRTUAL MARCHING TOUR OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR An internet exploration of the American Revolutionary war   SS-05-03 CULTURE SS-05-03-01 Diverse Cultures in America FIRST AMERICANS Information and activities about five Native American tribes; Dinè, Muscogee, Tlingit, Lakota, and Iroquois. LEARN ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS Click one of six regions on a map of North America to learn about Native American groups that lived in that region. Information about the dwellings, plants, animals, and clothing of each region. NATIVE AMERICAN NATIONS Information on individual native nations. NATIVE AMERICAN SHELTERS American Indians utilized a wide variety of shelters. Click one of seven regions on a map to find out about different Native American shelters and to learn more about the lifestyles of each American Indian group. NATIVE VISIONS OF THE NATURAL WORLD Click one of six regions on a map of North America to learn about Native American groups that lived in that region. Information about the dwellings, plants, animals, and clothing of each region. Tribes, Nations, Bands Resource of links to over 70 different Native American tribes

• ACADEMY OF ACHIEVEMENT The Academy of Achievement Web site focuses on individuals whose accomplishments have shaped the twentieth century.
  
  
• AMERICAN FLAG PAGE Site dedicated to the US Flag and the the Star Spangled Banner. Includes links to other sites.
  
  
• BEN'S GUIDE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT for KIDS Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government explains how the government works and how to use the primary resources of the Government Printing Office
  
  
• CURRENT EVENTS IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM Every month, the Social Studies Center at Education Place highlights an issue currently in the news.
  
  
• THIS DAY IN HISTORY Find out everything that happened in history on any date or check out links to the History Channel.
  
  
• ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY The Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century chronicles the technological accomplishments of the century that helped shape our world today.
  
  
• Flags and Maps of the World
  Flags and Maps of the World is a great place for students to see the flags of countries on all continents and get a map and location of those countries too.
  
  
• FROM REVOLUTION TO RECONSTRUCTION
  A Hypertext on American History from the colonial period until Modern Times
  
  
• GEOGRAPHY PLACE GAMES Click on a region of the World to start playing games!
  
  
  
• LIBRARY OF CONGRESS-AMERICAN MEMORY This site contains documents, motion pictures, sound recordings, prints, and photos relating to American history and culture.
  
  
• Map Skills (6th grade links) Land Forms, Water Forms,  Maps, Latitude and Longitude
  
  
• MOUNT RUSHMORE: American Experience
  This online exhibit chronicles the planning, design, implementation and minutiae of Mount Rushmore, the U.S. monument commemorating four presidents. Activities in the disciplines of civics, history, economics, and geography can be found under Teacher's Guide.
  
  
• My VIRTUAL REFERENCE DESK - HISTORY ON THE INTERNET Links to sites with historical information.
  
  
• NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: INSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE
  It's YOUR chance to be President of the United States. Let's see how you do! Other links include silly things White House children have done or the clickable map of the White House neighborhood and classroom activities.
  
  
• PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES (IPL POTUS) This comprehensive site on the American presidency includes biographies, speeches and writings, election results, and more.
  
  
• QUIA-GEOGRAPHY Top 20 activities from Quia! **Slow to download games, but once downloaded play is quick
  
  
• STAR SPANGLED BANNER The inspiration for the US national anthem now has a web site examining the history of the flag itself. From the Smithsonian
  
  
• THIS DAY IN HISTORY Find out everything that happened in history on any date or check out links to the History Channel.
  
  
• USHISTORY.ORG A wealth of sites including: Betsy Ross Homepage, Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin and more!
  
  
• WAY BACK A fun history site explores the California Gold Rush, the women's and civil rights movements, and technology in 1900. From the PBS show American Experience
  
  
• WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR KIDS A tour of the White House for kids.
  
  
• WHERE IN THE USA? An online interactive geography and quiz site on the USA
  
  
• XPEDITIONS The site includes an atlas, forums, an Xpedition hall, and an archive of materials supporting the U.S. National Geography Standards.
  
  
  
  
  *pages compiled from a variety of sources; not a duplication of a website
  *! student-created resources