Social Studies
Government
Governing the People from HMH School Publishers
This site may be a little advances as it goes over the three branches of government, but it also has a description of local government positions.
Local and State Governments from BrainPop Jr.
Kids in the House from the House of Representatives
If You were President from Scholastic
eWord Game, Good Citizens from Houghton Mifflin
Symbols
US Symbols Match Game A concentration game with US Symbols
Symbols, Songs and Structures from Ben's Guide to the Government
Historical Figures
Mr. Nussbaum, Amelia Earhart Biography with full length video (caution with commercials).
Biography.com video Amelia Earhart
Video, Pictures, and more. First hand accounts
This may be a little high for the kids, but it does present pictures, language, speech from President Bush.
Dress up American History Figures. Fun way to change a historical figures appearance. Results can be printed. Great story and conversation starters.
Technology History
People Long Ago, An Adventure from HMH School Publishers
History from HMH School Publishing
Geography
Read a Landform Map from HMH School Publishers
Texas Interactive Map from Mrs. Nussbaum
Click on the map for pictures and information of landmarks of Texas.
Printable Texas Map pdf file
Illustrate a state symbol and write a two-sentence caption to explain its significance.
Community Map Graphic pdf from Houghton Mifflin
Super Map Maker from Mrs. Nussbaum
Scroll down page for many different types of maps including the US and Texas. You can create text, put on symbols, and create a key.
Read a MapKey from HMH School Publishers
Read a Map from HMH School Publishers
See You See Me, Map Skills: Symbols and Keys from BBC
Where People Live from HMH School Publishers
Continents from Soft Schools
United States Interactive Map of Landmarks and Important Places from Mrs. Nussbaum
Click on Landmark and scroll down for small picture and information.
Virtual Tour of Yosemite National Park
Grand Teton 3D from Google Street View
Arches National Park, 3D Google Street View
Check out places on earth in "real time". Great for writing projects, changes over time, animal observation, etc.
Social Studies Tools
Calendar Connection from HMH School Publishers
This site practices calendar skills and also talks about celebrations and symbols.
Read a Timeline from HMH School Publishers