Interactive Social Studies Activities
CNN 10
The mission of CNN 10, is to explain global news in a 10-minute daily digital video. CNN 10's priority is to identify stories of international significance and then clearly describe why they're making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society. The show maintains a neutral position on controversial topics. It seeks to provide multiple viewpoints, clear illustrations, and general overviews instead of graphic descriptions.
Digital History
A comprehensive collection of historical data on United States history which includes online textbook, interactive learning modules, timelines, flash movies, virtual exhibits, etc.
Free Rice
For each answer you get right, ten grains of rice are donated through the World Food Program.
Google Earth
This downloadable program will allow you to travel virtually anywhere in the world via the Internet. It is astounding to think that a person living in New York can travel to Arizona to see the majestic Grand Canyon or to Paris to visit the Eiffel Tower with the simple click of a mouse. The 3D satellite imagery associated with this program is outstanding.
iCivics
iCivics teaches students how government works by having them experience it directly. Through games, the player steps into any role – a judge, a member of Congress, a community activist fighting for local change, even the President of the United States – and does the job they do. Educational video games allow for concepts to happen to us. They convey information while teaching skills for effective civic engagement.
Museum Box
Provides tools and allows you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. You can display anything from a text file to a movie. You can also view the museum boxes submitted by other people and comment on the contents.
Africa
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