Historical Figures
Lots of good information at a high reading level. Explore has animated areas to learn about his experiments and ways. The Virtue Quiz contains adult content.
Benjamin Banneker, Interactive Reading Practice from Glencoe
Christopher Columbus from Famous People
Information and Quiz available.
Daniel Boone Short Video Excerpts from Zane Education
Clara Barton National Historic Site from NPS
Site has a virtual tour of Barton home and interactive quiz. Interactive quiz is separated by grade. Lots of information, primary sources, and secondary sources.
Clara Barton from Google Cultural Institute
Many artifacts and images.
Photo Gallery from National Park Service
Helen Keller Kids Museum Online
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Community
Community Map Graphic pdf from Houghton Mifflin
Classify Communities from Pearson
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.
Cowboy Bob Builds a Community from EconEd
Interactive Map, Types of Communities from Houghton Mifflin
Interactive Map, Around the Town from Houghton Mifflin
Citizenship and Government
Step Inside the Voting Booth from pbs kids Government from BrainPop, Jr.
Use your school login to view video and access all resources.
Governing the People from HMH School Publishers
This site goes over the three branches of government, but also has a description of local government positions.
Branches of Power from the US Mint
Kids' House from the Texas Capitol
Good Citizen Word Game from Houghton Mifflin , This game has some high level vocabulary words
Ben's Guide to the US Government, Historical Documents
Science and Technology
History from HMH School Publishing
People Long Ago, An Adventure from HMH School Publishers
Economics
Practical Money Skills for LifeThese dynamic, new educational video games engage kids while teaching them important money skills. These games are geared for older students, but the games are very motivating.
This may be a little advanced, but does show spending, earning, and saving.
Goods and Services from econedlink
Scroll down page and click on Drag-n-Drop Activities. If you get an error message, click on the next or previous at the bottom of pop up screen.
Social Studies Tools
Read a Map from HMH School Publishers
Understanding Regions Interactive Map from Houghton Mifflin
Working through this map will help the students with the interactive quiz from Pearson below.
Printable Texas Map pdf file
Read a Timeline from HMH School Publishers
Timeline Builder from Thinkport
This builder will help you construct a timeline, adding events, descriptions, and images that help bring content alive.
Follow a Flowchart from HMH School Publishing
Use this site to show the use of a flowchart to demonstrate the making of a product or good.
Three Step Flow Chart Graphic Organizer from Houghton Mifflin