Content Standards Link to Textbook	1.Political Science	2. Peoples of the Nations and World	3. Geography
Content Standards Link to Textbook	4. Economics	5. History	6. Social Studies Skills and Processes

Topic	Resource	Resource Type
A. 1 The foundations and Function of Government	http://bensguide.gpo.gov/35/neighborhood/policeofficer.html This website explores the different government officials in our neighbohood.	WebSite
A. 2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html This website explores the background and celebration of Flag Day.	WebSites
A. 2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/july4/ This website explores the background and celebration of Independence Day.	WebSite
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson119.shtml This website explores the background and celebration of Memorial Day	WebSite
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/ This website explores the background and celebration of Veterans Day.	WebSite
A. 2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/symbols/index.html Ben Franklin's Guide to American Symbols	WebSite
A.2. Explain how certain symbols are associated with the democratic principles and values of the United States government.	http://jc-schools.net/write/socst/citizenship.ppt#4 This presentation explores the role of a citizen.	Power Point
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/presday.html This is explores the origins and celbration of President's Day	WebSite
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://pbskids.org/clifford/bigideas/responsible.html This is a series of interactive games that explore the fact that we are responsible for our actions.	Interactive WebSite
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/presidentsday/ This is a series of printable templates for a variety of Presidents Day crafts.	Worksheet
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://www.nebo.edu/misc/learning_resources/ppt/general/pledge.ppt This resource presents the Pledge of Allegiance	Power Point
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/americathebeautiful.html This resource explores the words of America the Beautiful and plays the music.	Audio WebSite
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/anthem.html This resource explores the orgins and words of the National Anthem	Audio WebSite
A.2. Identify symbols and practices associated with the United States of America	http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/games/matching.html Match the Symbols worksheet	Worksheet
A.4. Describe the rights and responsibilities of being a participating member of the family, school and community	http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/theme/famk1counts.htm A worksheet on the family.	Worksheet
A.4. Describe the rights and responsibilities of being a participating member of the family, school and community	http://www.mcgruff.org/ Visit the McGruff child safety website.	WebSite
A.4. Describe the rights and responsibilities of being a participating member of the family, school and community	http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/neighborhood/index.html Help plan a neighborhood.	Interactive WebSite
B.2. Individual and Group participation in the Political System. -2	http://bensguide.gpo.gov/benfranklin/index.html This is a simple exploration of the life of Benjamin Franklin. It contains printable pages.	WebSite
B.2. Individual and Group participation in the Political System. -2	http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/tubman This is an exploration of the life and times of Harriet Tubman.	WebSite

Topic	Resource	Resource Type
A. Describe elements of culture	http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/goplaces Take a virtual tour of many countries	WebSite
A. Describe elements of culture	http://www.history.org/history/clothing/intro/index.cfm Introduction to 18th Century clothing. The sections on "Dressing the Part" & "Paper Doll" are very good.	Interactive WebSite
A. Describe elements of culture	http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/virtual.html A virtual tour of Japan that uses photographs to explore the geography and culture of Japan.	WebSite
A. Describe elements of culture	http://www.zoomschool.com/school/Australia/ A simple tour of Australia that includes animals, customs, maps, flags, music, and art.	WebSite
A. Describe elements of culture	http://www.zoomschool.com/school/Mexico/ A simple tour of Mexico that includes animals, customs, maps, flags, music, and art.	WebSite
A. Describe elements of culture	http://www.zoomschool.com/school/Africa/ A simple tour of Africa that includes animals, customs, maps, flags, music, and art.	WebSite
B. Cultural Diffusion	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/BestBuddiesComeInAllShapesandSizes.ppt A presentation that explores the differences in people that learn to work together in a very grade appropriate manner.	Power Point

Topic	Resource	Resource Type
A.1. Locate places and describe human and physical characteristics of those places using geographic tools	http://www.eduplace.com/ss/hmss05/bke1/maps/index.html A collection of outline maps of the United States. Includes both geographic, political, and historic maps.	Worksheets
A. 1. Using Geographic Tools	http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u2/index.html An interactive game using the cardinal points.	WebGame
A. 1. Using Geographic Tools	http://www.zoomschool.com/geography/printouts/compassrose.shtml A printable compass rose worksheet	Worksheet
A. 1. Locate and describe places using maps and globes	http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/nation/index.html Use maps and globes to locate the United States.	WebSite
A.2. Classify places and regions	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/EcosystemSlideShow.ppt Introduction to Ecosystems	Power Point
A.2. Classify places and regions	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/DesertPowerPoint.ppt Introduction to Desert Regions using a True and False Game	Power Point
A.2. Classify places and regions	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/Northeast_region.ppt Explore the Northeastern United States.	Power Point
A.2. Classify places and regions	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/MTAPP/Southeastregion.ppt Explore the Southeastern United States.	Power Point
A.2. Classify places and regions	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/Regions_of_the_USA/Midwest.ppt Explore the Midwestern United States	Power Point
A.2. Classify places and regions	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/Regions_of_the_USA/PACIFICCOASTALRANGE.ppt Explore the Pacific Coast of the United States.	Power Point
A.2. Classify places and regions	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/Regions_of_the_USA/SouthWest.ppt Explore the Southwestern United States.	Power Point
A.2. Classify places and regions	http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/PowerPoints/Regions_of_the_USA/ROCKYMOUNTAIN.ppt Explore the Rocky Mountains of the United States	Power Point
A..4. Explain how people adapt to and modify their natural environment	http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/woodsy/ A series of coloring sheets and simple activities.	Worksheets
B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions	http://pics4learning.com/?view=sub&cat=Countries Links to 56 different countries around the world	WebSites
B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions	http://classroom.jc-schools.net/ce/landforms.ppt A review of different landforms with good illustrations.	Power Point
C. Movement of People, Goods, and Ideas	http://www.libertyskids.com/nowthen/lk_nt101.html An interactive video that compares travel between Boston and Philadelphia in colonial America with the present day.	WebBased Video
C. Movement of People, Goods, and Ideas	http://www.libertyskids.com/nowthen/lk_nt118.html an interactive video that compares a trip between New York and Paris in colonial America with the present day.	WebBased Video
C. Movement of People, Goods, and Ideas	http://www.libertyskids.com/nowthen/lk_nt132.html an interactive video that compares world travel in colonial America with the present day.	WebBased Video
C. Movement of People, Goods, and Ideas	http://www.libertyskids.com/nowthen/lk_nt105.html An interactive video that compares sending letters in colonial America with the present day.	WebBased Video
C. Movement of People, Goods, and Ideas	http://www.libertyskids.com/nowthen/lk_nt139.html An interactive video that compares communication differences from colonial America to the present day .	WebBased Video
D. Modifying and Adapting the Environment	http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/fun_n_games/storybook/index.cfm A series of 4 cartoon videos that take the viewer on different adventures to save the environment.	Interactive WebSite
D. Modifying and Adapting the Environment	http://www.seussville.com/games/lorax/ An interactive review of environmental concerns using a game led by the Lorax.	WebSite

Topic	Resource	Resource Type
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.history.org/media/index.cfm This presents a series of slideshows on Colonial Life. At the bottom of the page are a series of excellent slideshows on Colonial Trades.	Slide Show
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/about/factory_tour.html	WebSites
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.crayola.com/factory/preview/factory_floor/crayon_mfg.htm These are tours of 2 factories that produce material of interest to young students.	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u3/index.html An interactive exploration of what a baker and a grocery clerk do at work.	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://classroom.jc-schools.net/SS-units/PPT-games/2-work.ppt A presentation that explores the connection between work and the ability to purchase what we want.	Power Point
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/candy/kendon.html Exploratorium takes an indepth tour of a Lollipop factory	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.hbschool.com/activity/buildingahouse/buildingahouse.html A simple, step by step guide that shows how a modern house is built.	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.mrsbairds.com/fun/tour.html Mrs Baird's interactive tour of a bakery.	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/mcordes/dairycow.htm A webquest that answers the question Where Does Milk Cone From?	WebQuest
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.monitorsugar.com/htmtext/Pictflow.htm A virtual tour of the Monitor Sugar Factory	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.marshmallowpeeps.org/pcn.html A virtual tour of a factory that makes marshmallow peeps.	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/history/stepback.htm An interactive cartoon show about how people ivided 100 years ago.	Interactive Video
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.scharffenberger.com/virtualtour.php A virtual tour of a chocolate factory. (will need to be done as entire group/teacher led)	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.bized.ac.uk/virtual/cb/tour_new/start.htm# This is a Virtual Factory Tour	WebSite
A. Scarcity and Economic Decision-making	http://www.lego.com/eng/info/howLEGOismade.asp This is a cartoon presentation of how LEGO's are made.	WebSite
B. Economic Systems and the Role of Government in the Economy.	http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g2/u3/index.html This is a presentation by the Scott Foresman company that traces the Goods a Services by use of an interactive game.	WebSites
B. Economic Systems and the Role of Government in the Economy.	http://www.moomilk.com/tours/tour1-1.htm This is a virtual tour of the Story of Milk.	WebSites

Topic	Resource	Resource Type
A. Distinguish among past, present, and future time	http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb Take a trip through different time periods of American Hisory	WebSite
B. Describe people, places and events in the past	http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa Visit with a variety of famous Americans.	WebSite
B. Describe people, places and events in the past	http://www.americangirl.com/agcn/html/agc_characters_plain.html Visit different periods of American History as see through the eyes of young girls.	WebSite
B. Describe people, places and events in the past	http://www.thelighthouseforeducation.co.uk/clicker/flashhistoryks1/homes.swf This is a Flash presentation that contains excellent pictures of homes from different times.	WebSite
B. Describe people, places and events in the past	http://www.libertyskids.com/nowthen/index.html A series of cartoon videos that explore the differences between 18th century America with present day.	WebSite