Social Studies Research
When students use the internet for research purposes, provide them the sites and a worksheet, graphic organizer or guide to help them find information. The reason is that with a short amount of computer time, the students do not have time to search for sites and then find the needed information. In addition, most students do not know what a good site looks like. By providing the sites, you are saving time and also showing students sites that are good to use. Use these websites for students to research information. When deciding to use a website for research, ask the following questions about the website to make sure it is suitable for your class.
Don't forget to provide a graphic organizer or worksheet for students to record their findings.
- Is the reading level appropriate or can you work around it?
- Is the information you need easy to find?
- How and where can you align this website with your curriculum?
- What problems do you anticipate with students using this site?
Don't forget to provide a graphic organizer or worksheet for students to record their findings.
MythologyThese three sites contain information about the gods and goddesses in mythology. Students should look at all sites to find the one that provides the most information for the persona they are researching. (Related Project Available)
American Symbols
State InformationWhen students need to find information about a state, use these sites. Each site has the information presented differently and some provides more than others.
( PowerPoint Organizer: Worksheet Available) NevadaThese six sites contain information about Nevada. You can find information about famous Nevadans, plants and animals, cities, landmarks, and places of interest.
Ancient EgyptSixth grade students usually study ancient civilizations. Here are some useful sites for students to find information about Ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egypt Inventions (Look for inventions labeled for Egypt) Ancient Egypt for Kids Mysteries of Ancient Egypt Ancient China
Facts About ChinaStudents are fascinated by China. These sites focus on present China.
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Explore the World!
Begin here when researching about a country. Zoom in on this map to see locator pins for countries all around the world. Click on a pin to see the country's flag and then on the flag to navigate to a page about the selected country.
JapanCultureProvide opportunities for students learn more about holidays in other countries or about another country's culture. The last two sites are fun for students to find out who was born on their birth date and what happened in history on that day too.
Holidays Start at this link an choose other holidays at the site. Cultures in Other Countries (Worksheet Available) Today in HistoryToday in History Use this site to research historical events that occurred on a specific date. This is a fun site for students to use their own birth dates. (Worksheet Available) Landmarks
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
Learn about the history and design of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. A search is also available for finding people represented on the wall. (Worksheet Available) National World WWII Memorial
Find information about the WWII memorial history and other facts about this memorial. A searchable registry is also available to find Americans who registered as a contributor to the war. (Worksheet Available) Civil WarVietnam War
World War IWorld War II |