Social Studies
Social Studies (Economics, Geography, Government, History)
This new online tool from the National Archives combines primary-source content with the interactive capabilities of the Internet.
Federal Register
This daily journal of the Federal Government contains notices, proposed rules, final rules, and Presidential documents.
GPO Access
The Government Printing Office (GPO) is responsible for the production and distribution of information products and services for all three branches of the Federal Government. It disseminates the official text of Federal laws; Presidential documents; administrative regulations and notices; and descriptions of Federal organizations, programs and activities.
Kids.gov
the official kids' portal for the U.S. government
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
In collaboration with several content area organizations, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills developed a series of ICT Literacy Maps illustrating the intersection between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy and core academic subjects
Social Studies for Kids
articles, subjects, and tons of links for all subjects of social studies, with a focus on what kids and their interests
Economics
Change Maker Game
get as much money in your piggy bank as possible, by figuring out the correct change
CNNfn: The Financial Network
the most up-to-date financial information on the Internet
Coin Gallery Online
coin collecting guides for ancient, U.S. and world coins
EduStock
an educational web site designed to teach young and old alike, what the stock market is, and how it can work for them
Investing for Kids
designed by kids for kids to teach kids and adults the principles of saving and investing
Look Who's Footing the Bill!
an introductory WebQuest on democracy and the national debt
New York Stock Exchange
lots of info from the world's largest equities market, with a total market capitalization of more than $12 trillion
Practical Money Matters
Lessons about all aspects of financial literacy.
US Treasury Department
information about the US money system
Geography
Amazon Interactive
explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities
Flags of the World
search for a flag by country, geography, keyword, title
Geographic Name Server
enter the place name and the server will return basic geographic information
Geo-Globe: Interactive Geography!
wide rand of geography-related games
Geography Sites
geography resources from the Franklin Institute
HyperHistory Online
3000 years of world history with a combination of colorful graphics, lifelines, timelines, and maps
Louisiana.gov
THE place to go for information on Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
all about what to do and where to go in Louisiana
MapQuest!
Offers the ability to customize and save favorite maps for any place in the world. Users can create an unlimited number of personalized maps by plotting icons to mark such locations as their home address, favorite pizza parlors or family doctors' offices.
National Geographic
provides free maps, photos, videos and daily news stories, as well as articles and features about animals, the environment, cultures, ...
Outline Maps
selection of outline maps for use in the classroom or at home
An Outline of American Geography
book about the geography of the United States that looks at the country's physical geography and the human imprint on the landscape
Stately Knowledge
the basic facts of any state in the Union, including Washington, D.C.
Time Zones
times around the world
United Nations CyberSchoolBus
accurate official and up-to-date information and statistics regarding the countries of the world
US Geological Survey Learning Web
provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life
Wonders of the World
information, pictures, satellite images of the ancient and new wonders of the world
Yahoo Kids: Geography
resource links from Yahoo
Government
Charters of Freedom
information on and photographs of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights from the National Archives
CIA Factbook and Other Publications
a wealth of information on governments and countries as well as links to other CIA publications
The Electronic Embassy
provides information on each of the embassies in Washington D.C.
FedWorld
comprehensive central access point for locating and acquiring government information
Flag Education
flag etiquette from the Veterans' of Foreign Wars
Fourth Judicial District Court - Ouachita and Morehouse Parishes
includes Civil Docket, Court Schedule, Local Court Rules, Protective Orders, and links to related resources
Great Seal of the USA
all about the seal of the United States
Louisiana.gov
information on Louisiana government and its officials
Louisiana Parish Government Association
parish government structure info as well as the current police jury members for each parish
Louisiana House of Representatives
all about the House including legislation and members
Louisiana Senate
all about the Senate including legislation and members
Louisiana State Legislature
information about the legislature, pending legislation, members, etc.
Louisiana Supreme Court
history of the court as well as biographical information on the current Justices
National Archives
documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government
Rock the Vote
dedicated to protecting freedom of speech, educating young people about the issues that affect us, and motivating young people to participate by registering, voting, and speaking out
State Governments
offer a frequently updated directory of links to government sponsored and controlled resources on the Internet
THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
most current resource for legislative information
US Courts: The Federal Judiciary
overview of the organization, operation, and administration of the entire federal court system
US House of Representatives
activities of and information on the members of the US House
US Senate
activities of and information on the members of the US Senate
US Supreme Court
information about the court and its cases
Whitehouse
virtual tour of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
World Rulers
contains lists of heads of state and heads of government (and, in certain cases, de facto leaders which don't occupy either of those formal positions) of all currently existing countries and territories
History
1492: An Ongoing Voyage
Library of Congress exhibit that examines the first sustained contacts between American people and European explorers, conquerors and settlers from 1492 to 1600
1893 Chicago World's Fair
explores the Exposition through a virtual tour, investigating visitors' reactions to the fair, and analyzing the social, political, and cultural legacies of the World's Colombian Exposition
American Civil War
unbelievable resource page with hundreds of links to Civil War information
The American Experience: Vietnam
online version of the PBS documentary
American Memory
historical collections contain documents, motion pictures, photographs, and sound recordings about important places in the history of the United States
The Avalon Project
major historical documents dating back to the 12th Century are presented in entirety, with links to supporting documents, glossaries and indexes for each one
Biography Online
includes a searchable and browsable online collection of 15,000 cross-referenced biographies
Cultural Maps
dedicated to the graphical presentation of non-graphical information; includes historical maps of early America
Explorers of the Millennium
discover explorers and the places they have traveled
Fifty Years From Trinity
provides a rich source of information and links on the development of the nuclear age
Frontline: The Gulf War
an overview of the war from PBS
The History Channel
information and resources from the cable TV network
The History Net
archive of informative and appealing articles from U.S. and world history to personality profiles and eyewitness accounts
The History Place
large database of historical information including photos, speeches and timelines
Holocaust Museum Online Exhibits
America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country's memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust
Inaugural Addresses
addresses from Washington to Clinton
Journey Through the Middle Ages
a ThinkQuest project - play a game and learn about castles and medieval topics such as feudalism, knights, entertainment
Korean War Project
history and reference, maps, memorials, recollections, POW/MIA information...
Liberty! Chronicle of the Revolution
online version of the 6 hour PBS series
Louisiana Information for Students
good resources for LA history students from the state -- history, government, culture...
Louisiana Kid's Page
information on LA for younger students....
Making of America
A digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction, this collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology.
The Mayflower Web Pages
Mayflower history and genealogy- includes passenger lists, documents and other writings, genealogical information, and a FAQ
The Middle Ages
online exhibit that shows what it was really like to live during the Middle Ages
Military History Online
a march through the past - information on famous battles from ancient to current times
National Museum of American History (Smithsonian Institutes)
good selection of virtual exhibits for students and teachers
NativeWeb: Nations and People
information on Nations/Peoples arranged in alphabetical order
Newseum
Online exhibits from the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
Plimoth: The Living History of 17th Century Plymouth
dedicated to not only providing information about Plimoth Plantation, the living history museum of the seventeenth century in Plymouth, Massachusetts but also serving as a resource by which visitors may learn more about the Pilgrim Story, the history of Plymouth Colony (1620-1692), the Wampanoag Indians, Thanksgiving, and find links to related sites on the Web
Presidents of the United States (POTUS)
background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents as well as links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites
Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust
an overview of the people and events through text, documents, photographs, art, and literature
Time For Kids
kids version of the popular magazine
Time Online
sections include Daily Report, Magazine, Special Reports, Community, and Archives
Today in History
find out what happened today in U.S. history
US Civil War Center
Links to over Civil War related materials including maps, photos, books, and lessons
The Wars for Vietnam
an overview of the war plus documents and related resources
WestWeb
topically-organized website about the study of the American West - collections of primary and secondary documents, biographical and bibliographical resources, lists of hot links to other sites of interest, and images
World War I: Trenches on the Web Library
The most comprehensive WW I site on the Internet. Information and links on all aspects of the war.
World War II
explore WWII facts, battles, photos, videos and more