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America's Story from America's Library is a colorful, engaging website that offers a peek into American history using text, video, and photographs to illustrate the past. The site is clear but doesn't go in-depth into subjects; The site isn't as flashy or modern as some other online resources, but it's still fun enough to keep young history buffs engaged. (Common Sense Media, Website review by Polly Conway)
American Revolution Website and Resources (including Web Links) The digital curriculum portal will provide 4th and 5th grade students and teachers with a pathway to digital resources and optional interactive online experiences needed to supplement their learning in the classroom. In addition, the portal will host a culminating Revolutionary War unit project which incorporates both social studies content for fourth grade and technology.
Immigration Resources: Help students discover the history of immigration in America and take an interactive tour of Ellis Island. Unit Resources, Interactives, Book Lists
Countries Research Information:
Use our Amazing Culture Grams Database on the Virtual Library first!
Countries of the World (Infoplease)
Country Reports Country Populations
World Depot (National Anthems, Flags, ad Flowers)
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