Social Studies
Here are online social studies resources the Newpapers in Education department has discovered. They are listed below – however, some sites may cover more than one area. If you know a site we don’t, feel free to contact us!
Exploration Through the Ages
Exploration has been a part of civilization for thousands of years. Retrace the steps of great explorers from the far-off days of Ancient Egypt, to 19th century expeditions of the harsh North and South Poles, and beyond …Includes information on travel writers and exploring the Chesapeake – and activities on longitude and latitude and much more.
The Mariner’s Mueseum
This Virgina Museum has online exhibits on the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, the Transatlantic slave trade, the birth of the navy and naval intelligence during World War II – plus more!
Blanton Guide: Art + Ancient History & Culture
Learn about the ancient world via vases. Learn how they are made, used and what their use is in the Modern world.
Blanton Guide: Art + Social Studies
Use art to explore social studies. Web site includes information on Texas Cowboys, political art, censorship and personal perspectives on African-American history.
Democracy Web: Comparative Studies in Freedom
Democracy Web is composed of an interactive world map and an online study guide for teachers developed by the Albert Shanker Institute and Freedom House. Designed for use with upper secondary- and lower college-level students—those who are just commencing their role as citizens—this resource provides a factual and philosophical overview of the principles of democracy and their origins, as well as an examination of how a variety of contemporary political systems function with respect to these principles. The goal is to give students a better understanding of democracy through the comparative study of a wide array of countries. Freedom in the World, Freedom House’s annual assessment of political rights and civil liberties around the world, and the Albert Shanker Institute’s Education for Democracy report provide the organizational framework for the map and study guide.
Museum Box
This site provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. What items, for example, would you put in a box to describe your life; the life of a Victorian Servant or Roman soldier; or to show that slavery was wrong and unnecessary? You can display anything from a text file to a movie. You can also view and comment on the museum boxes submitted by others.
