Social Studies

Map Skill Practice

http://www.lizardpoint.com/geography/usa-quiz.php

Civil War

1. Civil War Scavenger Hunt & Game

https://sites.google.com/a/fortrecoveryschools.org/civil-war---fifth-grade/home

Return to Top

Explorers

1. Explorers #1

http://mrnussbaum.com/

2. Explorers #2

http://mrnussbaum.com/explorers/explorerintscav/

3. Explorers #3

mrnussbaum.com/explorers/explorerprofiles

4. Timeline #1

http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/timeline.htm

5. Timeline #2

http://library.thinkquest.org/4034/timeline2.html

Return to Top

Explorers - "Who Am I?" Activity

(The websites below are where you will find the answers to the "Who Am I?" questions. You will need to read and search these websites; they are NOT in the same order as the questions on your paper!)

1. http://www.heritage.nf.ca/exploration/cabot.html

2. http://historymedren.about.com/od/cwho/p/who_columbus.htm

3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Ponce_de_Le%C3%B3n

4. http://www.civilization.ca/virtual-museum-of-new-france/the-explorers/samuel-de-champlain-1604-1616/

5. http://www.mnc.net/norway/ericson.htm

6. http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/index.php?type=explorer&id=8

7. http://www.answers.com/topic/vasco-da-gama

8. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/l/lasalle.shtml

9. http://www.mce.k12tn.net/explorers/englishexplorers.htm#cabot

10. http://www.answers.com/topic/francisco-v-squez-de-coronado

11. http://www.civilization.ca/virtual-museum-of-new-france/the-explorers/jacques-cartier-1534-1542/

12. http://www.answers.com/topic/hern-n-cort-s

13. http://www.marinersmuseum.org/education/henry-hudson

14. http://www.silk-road.com/artl/marcopolo.shtml

15. http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/index.php?type=explorer&id=35

Use the link below to submit your answers electronically:

https://docs.google.com/a/fortrecoveryschools.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5ycDNia2ROa3EwQzk4Nmo1WGdoeEE6MQ

Return to Top

Explorer Activities for AFTER Who Am I Paper

1. History Mystery: Explorer Game #1

http://teacher.scholastic.com/histmyst/start.asp?Game=25

2. History Mystery: Explorer Game #2

http://teacher.scholastic.com/histmyst/start.asp?Game=26

3. History Mystery: Vikings

http://teacher.scholastic.com/histmyst/start.asp?Game=27

4. Multiple Choice Test of Explorers

http://www.bookunitsteacher.com/explorers/quiz9.htm

5. Sail Safe Quiz (“Play Game” link is broken)

http://sailsafe.rmg.co.uk/

6. Become a Spice Trader

http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/spicetrade/

7. Who Goes There?

http://library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/

Canada

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_noa.html

http://www.thecanadaguide.com/geography

http://www.kathimitchell.com/canada/canada2.htm

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/fun-facts/

http://www.oocities.org/teacherkab/countries/canada.htm

http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/canada

http://www.kidzone.ws/geography/provinces.htm

http://www.gov.yk.ca/aboutyukon/

http://www.nunavuttourism.com/?gclid=CO2o6uz5_bsCFY47Mgodo1EAJA

http://www.gov.bc.ca/bcfacts/

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/animal-facts/animals.asp?region=

http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/

Return to Top

Western Hemisphere Research

1. CIA website link www.cia.gov

2. Countries of the World http://www.countryreports.org/

3. Info Ohio: https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/world-book-student

4. Ducksters: http://www.ducksters.com

Belize

Products:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/belize-facts/

Natural Resources:

http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/world-factbook/country/bh--Belize

Food:

http://www.belizeanjourneys.com/features/bzefood/newsletter.html

Celebrations:

http://amble.com/ambler/2011/11/belize-culture-el-dia-de-los-muertos/

Religion:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/belize-facts/

Costa Rica

Products:

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cs.html

Natural Resources:

http://www.funtrivia.com/en/Geography/Costa-Rica-20420.html

Food:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0934201.html

Celebrations:

http://ca.tenfootsquare.com/central-america/top-festivals-and-events-in-costa-rica

Religion:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107430.html

El Salvador

Products:

http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/world/el-salvador-economy.html

Natural Resources:

http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/world-factbook/country/es--El+Salvador

Food:

http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/elsalvadorguide/p/ElSalvador_Food.htm

Celebrations:

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/el-salvador/

Religion:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107489.html

Guatemala

Products:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107596.html

Natural Resources:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107596.html

Food:

http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Guatemala.html#b

Celebrations:

http://www.mayalandia.com/guatemala/events.php

Religion:

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/701217/Guatemala/40921/Climate#toc40927

Honduras

Products:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107616.html

Natural Resources:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107616.html

Food:

http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/hondurasfooddrink/p/HondurasFood.htm

Celebrations:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honduras#Celebrations

Religion:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107616.html

Nicaragua

Products:

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Nicaragua.aspx

Natural Resources:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107839.html

Food:

http://vianica.com/go/specials/2-nicaraguan_food.html

Celebrations:

http://www.vivanicaragua.com/en/travel-information/traditions-a-culture

Religion:

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Nicaragua.aspx

Panama

Products:

http://www.panamatours.com/Facts/Useful%20Facts.htm

Natural Resources:

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107870.html

Food:

http://www.helium.com/items/1578938-traditional-food-and-cuisine-of-panama

Celebrations:

http://www.helium.com/items/1578938-traditional-food-and-cuisine-of-panama

Religion:

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Panama.aspx

West Indies Sites

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/carib.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caribbean

Return to Top

South America

1. Ducksters http://www.ducksters.com/geography/southamerica.php

2. National Geographic Kids http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/

3. Country Reports http://www.countryreports.org/

Brazil

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-brazil/

http://thetouristattractions.blogspot.com/2012/01/popular-tourist-attractions-in-brazil.html

http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/brazil-bra.htm

Colombia

http://medellinliving.com/top-5-tourist-attractions-in-colombia/

http://www.colombia.travel/en/

http://www.turiscolombia.com/colombia_attractions_cities.htm

Argentina

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-argentina/

http://www.statravel.com.au/argentina-attractions.htm

http://argentinastravel.com/destinations/top-10-destinations/

Peru

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-peru/

http://www.go2peru.com/top_ten.htm

http://www.visitperu.com/circuits.htm

Venezuela

http://www.flightshotelstours.com/world-travel-destinations/venezuela-tours/tourist-attractions/

http://www.touristspots.org/tourist-spots-in-venezuela/

http://thetouristattractions.blogspot.com/2012/07/6-top-tourist-attractions-in-venezuela.html

Chile

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-chile/

http://wanderingtrader.com/chile/chile-travel-tips/best-things-to-do-see-in-chile-tourist-attractions/

http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-chile-tourist-attractions/

Ecuador

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-ecuador/

http://www.ecuador.com/attractions/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294307-Ecuador-Vacations.html

Bolivia

http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-bolivia/

http://wanderingtrader.com/bolivia/best-things-to-do-see-in-bolivia-tourist-attractions/

http://famouswonders.com/south-america/bolivia/

Paraguay

http://www.touristspots.org/tourist-spots-in-paraguay/

http://www.flightshotelstours.com/world-travel-destinations/paraguay-tours/tourist-attractions/

http://www.travelgrove.com/blog/news/the-best-tourist-attractions-in-paraguay/

Uruguay

http://wanderingtrader.com/best-things-to-do-in-uruguay-tourist-attractions/

http://www.touristspots.org/tourist-spots-in-uruguay/

http://www.explore-uruguay.com/uruguay-tourist-attractions.html#.UWbukMXA-Sp

Guyana

http://www.guyana-tourism.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17&Itemid=20

http://www.unique-southamerica-travel-experience.com/guyana-tourism.html

Suriname

http://www.suriname-tourism.org/tours_and_activities

http://www.surinametourism.com/

French Guiana

http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/french-guiana-fgu.htm

http://podrumradovanovic.com/south-america/top-tourist-attractions-in-french-guiana/

Return to Top

Revolutionary War

1. Think Quest Resources:

Phyllis Wheatley

Martha Washington

George Washington

Mercy Otis Warren

Deborah Sampson

Benjamin Rush

Crispus Attucks

Betsy Ross

Paul Revere

Casimir Pulaski

Colonel William Prescott

Molly Pitcher

Thomas Paine

Thomas Jefferson

Cybil Ludington

William Howe

Richard Henry Lee

Patrick Henry

John Hancock

Nathan Hale

Nathaneal Greene

King George III

Benjamin Franklin

John Dickinson

Lord Charles Cornwallis

John Andre

Benedict Arnold

Samuel Adams

John Adams

Abigail Adams

*****

Lydia Darragh (USHistory.org)

Dolley Madison (Biography.com)

Rebecca Motte (Historyswomen.com)

Mary Katherine Goddard (Britannica.com)

Emily Geiger (American National Biograpy Online)

Margaret Cochran Corbin (National Women's History Museum)

Deborah Champion (My Hero Project)

Lafayette (Liberty Kids)

2. Voice of the Revolution

http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/home.htm

3. Biographies of the American Revolution

http://www.historycentral.com/Bio/RevoltBIOS/

4. Women of the Revolution

http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/revolution/women.htm

5. People of the Revolution

http://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution.php

6. Revolutionary War Game - For Crown or Colony

http://www.mission-us.org/pages/landing-mission-1

Use the username & password below for game #9:

Username: gradefive

Password: gradefive

Native Americans

1. Ducksters

http://www.ducksters.com/history/native_americans.php

2. Mr. Donn

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/

3. Google Junior

https://www.juniorsafesearch.com/?redirect=506

Return to Top

Economics

1. Career Planning http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm

2. Job Seeker https://jobseeker.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/ExploreIt/OccupationSearch.aspx

3. Career Planner http://www.careerplanner.com/JobDescSearchTool.cfm

4. Kids USA http://kids.usa.gov/jobs/a-z-list/index.shtml

5. Prospects Website http://www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs_browse_all.htm

6. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/a-z-index.htm

Regions of the United States

1. https://www.interexchange.org/american-culture/northeast

2. http://www.livescience.com/28945-american-culture.html

3. http://usa.usembassy.de/travel-regions.htm

Return to Top