GeoGame
http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/GSH/project/gg/
On-line project allows students to learn geography terms, how to read and interpret maps and increase their awareness of geographical and cultural diversity.
GeoNet
http://www.eduplace.com/geonet/index.html
Designed for students in the 4th grade and up to answer geography questions in a game format.
How Far Is It?
http://www.indo.com/distance/
Students submit two locations,then driving directions, and the distance between the two (given in miles and kilometers) appears.
Kapili.com
http://www.kapili.com/
Links to biology, chemistry, geography, and physics for kids
50 States.com
http://www.50states.com
Fast facts about the 50 states: state capital, bird, flower, tree, song, area, climate, and links to state web pages
Alabama Legislature
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/
Track bills through the legislature, find information and contact information for each member, includes summaries of the legislative process in the House and the Senate
Around the World in 80 Clicks
http://www.aroundin80clicks.com/
This site uses a digital camera to depict the weather, time of day, and a glance into the daily rituals of far off places to help show how similar they are to our own.
CIA - World Factbook 2001
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
Country profiles contain authoritative statistics on population, area, terrain, natural resources, economy, imports and exports, currency, income levels, agriculture, industries, etc.
Congressional E-mail Directory
http://www.webslingerz.com/jhoffman/congress-email.html
Students can search congressmen by state or enter a name directly and then find out more information about them and/or email them directly.
Education Place (Houghton Mifflin)
http://www.eduplace.com/
Resources for elementary-school teachers, students, and parents. Includes Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Centers, Intervention, Professional Development, searchable activity database, educational games for kids, and textbook support.
National Geographic for Kids
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/
Variety of articles, movies, online adventures, and learning games about science and social studies topics, with teacher's guide
New York Times Learning Network
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/
Smithsonian Institute
http://www.si.edu/
Online material related to exhibits at the many museums which fall under the Smithsonian umbrella. Check out the teacher area for units with lesson plans and the kids' area for educational games and activities
StocksQuest
http://investsmart.coe.uga.edu/C001759/stocksquest/mystocks.htm
An excellent example of a ThinkQuest entry that grew! Now boasting over a million user accounts, MyStocks is the world's most realistic stock market simulation, where you can have fun and learn the stock market at no cost. Trade stocks with virtual money. Teachers may group their students and monitor their progress.
TerraServer
http://www.terraserver.com/
Online database providing public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States. Maps and images are supplied through Microsoft's partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey. View a collection of aerial photographs of famous landmarks.
Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet
http://thomas.loc.gov/
Students can track the current activities of House and Senate and as search full text of bills in current legislative session.
Voices from theDust Bowl
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/afctshtml/tshome.html
Covering a period between 1940 and 1941, this collection documents the lives of Dust Bowl migrants living in Farm Security Administration (FSA) camps in California.
Weekly Reader Galaxy
http://www.weeklyreader.com/
Articles from the well-known children's publication with related web links, field trips categorized by grade levels, parent projects and advice
White House Kids.gov
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
Good source of history information and current trivia about the Presidents
Encyclopedia of Alabama
http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/
The Encyclopedia of Alabama is a free, online reference resource on Alabama’s history, culture, geography, and natural environment.
EOA offers articles written or adapted specifically for it and, when possible, enhanced with multimedia content. New content is added to the site regularly.
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