PRE-K-12 Resources for Emergency Closings -PBS

National Geographic -Learn at Home Curated collections of activites for each grade level

"NEW" AMPLIFY- Grades K-2 American History Knowledge Journey Read Aloud Lessons

ABCya.com -an educational activity that introduces elementary age children to US coins and the dollar bill

Change Maker Game -get as much money in your piggy bank as possible, by figuring out the correct change

US Treasury Department Kids Zone -information, fun, and games

50states.com -quick access to a variety of state specific facts and other useful information

Amazon Interactive -explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities

Flags of the World -search for a flag by country, geography, keyword, title

Geography4Kids -a geography site for kids - learn about Earth Energy, Structure, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Climates

Library of Congress Country Studies -Online series contains 85 countries. Particular attention is devoted to the people who make up the society, their origins, dominant beliefs and values, their common interests and the issues on which they are divided, the nature and extent of their involvement with national institutions, and their attitudes toward each other and toward their social system and political order.

National Geographic -interactive version of the popular magazine: articles, videos, games, downloadables, and more

Tour the States -sing along to learn U.S. capitols and states

Tour the World -sing along to learn continents and countries

Ben's Guide to US Government -Benjamin Franklin guides you through the US Government with games and activities

Congress for Kids -All about the Bill of Rights and other laws

Congress.gov -resource for legislative information

Interactive Constitution -Search and explore the US Constitution

US House of Representatives -activities of and information on the members of the US House

US Senate -activities of and information on the members of the US Senate

US Supreme Court - information about the court and its cases

White House -virtual tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

NEW!! CKLA History Speaks Ebooks-Download and read books online (FREE)

Academy of Achievement -interactive virtual museum designed to bring the inspiring life stories of this century's eminent achievers to the fingertips of every student, teacher and parent

The Age of Exploration -maritime discovery from ancient times to Captain Cook's 1768 voyage to the South Pacific

American Centuries - Explore American History with hands-on activities, exhibits, lessons, historic documents and artifacts.

The American Experience: Vietnam-online version of the PBS documentary - lots of information

The American Presidency -activities and resources of presidents, the presidency, politics and related subjects

Biography.Com -includes a searchable and browsable online collection of 15,000 biographies

Brainpop, Jr. -videos on various Social Studies topics (Pre-K-2)

Brainpop -videos on various Social Studies topics (3-7)

CIA Kid's Page: History -includes famous people, historical book list, online exhibit, etc.

Current Events by Holt McDougal - a resource of daily current events

Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations -All about daily life in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India and China. Original stories, games, adventure, information!

First Ladies of the USA -biographical information from the White House

History.Com -information and resources from the cable TV network

The History Place -Large database of historical information including photos, speeches and timelines. Topics are examined in depth and are generally divided into units for easier studying. The site has other features such as a photo and a speech of the week, essays on history from historians, and a tourism guide to historic places in America. Users can find homework help, too.

Holocaust Museum Online Exhibits -America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country's memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust

National Museum of American History (Smithsonian Institutes) -good selection of virtual exhibits for students and teachers

Presidents of the United States (POTUS) -background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents as well as links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites

Today in History -find out what happened today in U.S. history