Resources
Here are some internet resources you might find interesting, helpful, or both!
Slavery Resources:
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
National Geographic Underground Railroad
National Park Service Underground Railroad
Diigo Class Bookmarks:
Our DreamExtreme Diigo Bookmarks have many resources that will help you with your social studies projects.
Map and Exploration Links:
United States History and Government Links:
Ben’s Guide To U.S. Government For Kids!
America’s Story, From The Library of Congress
Oregon Research:
CyberSleuth Oregon History Site
www.oregon.gov – The official website for the state of Oregon.
Oregon Bluebook – The official state directory and fact resource.
Oregon Bluebook Counties website – Jump to information about the individual counties from this page.
Oregon Association of Counties website – The official website for the OAC. Dig around this site for some good information on county history and government.
www.oregon.com – An “unofficial” website with lots of different kinds of information about the state. Thanks to Jake K. for locating it!
Wikipedia Oregon page – This is a good place to find basic information about Oregon.
Wikipedia Oregon counties page – This is a list of all 36 counties in Oregon. Click on any county’s name to go to the page with more information.
The Oregon Trail:
The Oregon Trail - This is an excellent collection of information, primary source materials, audio and video clips, and activities.
History Globe Oregon Trail website
Research and Search Links:World Book Online
News and More Links:
Activities and Games Links:
Sheppard Software - A wide range of learning games. Check out the geography activities! (Thanks, Jon, for the suggestion!)
Arcademic Skill Builders
Wacky WebTales – It’s kind of like MadLibs!
Wordle.net – A very fun visual way to show what’s most important.
CoolMath Games - Some and challenging games that take strategy.
Crayola Digi-Color – A very cool virtual art environment.
Reading and Writing Links:Scholastic Poetry Site
Math Links:
Useful Resources for Project Work:
Kids’ Vid - excellent information about making your video production the best it can be.
Duke University Digital Archive - An amazing collection of images from America’s history.
Library of Congress Image Archive – Another excellent collection of images with national significance.
Election Project Research Links:Campaign 2008 FactMonster Resources
Election Information from FactMonster
Electing A President Resource Page
Election 2008: Get To Know the Candidates
PBS: The Democracy Project – Get inside the voting booth, see what being president demands, and find out how government effects you
PBS: Presidents, The SECRET History – Get some background information that might surprise you
PBS: News Kids Flash 5 – Get updates on the election
On The Issues - Here is a great collection of actual voting records and statements by the candidates