Links for Kids
Social Studies links
The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden: Explore the people and the practices behind the U.S. presidency on this site from the Smithsonian.
America's Story: Explore American history, from politics to sports, on this site from the Library of Congress.
Ancient Egypt Discovery Case: Check out the hieroglyphic alphabet, make your own mummy, and learn a lot about life in ancient Egypt on this site from the Royal Ontario Museum in Canada.
Eyewitness to History: An archive of eyewitness accounts of historical events.
The GeoNet Game: Play this game to see how much you know about the United States, and help save the world from invading aliens!
Heinz History Center: Learn about the history of western Pennsylvania.
The History Channel:Find out what happened on this day in history.
History Happens: Features the “History Mystery” and historical information presented in the form of music videos.
Kids Web Japan: Your guide to Japan, from climate to politics to sports.
National Geographic Kids: Read National Geographic Kids magazine, get homework help, and enjoy in games, activities and experiments, including Creature Features and the GeoBee Challenge.
On This Day: Events in history that share today’s date.
The Paleontology Portal: Dive into the subject of paleontology by exploring time and space, visiting a fossil gallery, and seeing famous flora and fauna.
The Smithsonian: Tour the exhibits online; links to all of the Smithsonian’s museums, including Natural History, Art, Indian, Arts and Industries, and the Portrait Gallery.
States Web Games: Play a variety of online games that test your knowledge of the 50 states.
Time for Kids: Kids’ version of Time magazine.
Unearthing T. Rex: Discover what it’s like to dig up the bones of a Tyrannosaurus Rex and then learn how easy and fun working with fossils can be.
United Nations Cyber School Bus: This United Nations webpage for kids features quizzes, games, art from students from around the world.
The U.S. 50: All about the fifty states.
What’s It Like Where You Live? : Describes life in all the biomes of the world, including grasslands, tundra, rainforest and deserts.
Where is THAT?: Test your knowledge of geography and capitol cities.
World Flag Database: Information on all of the countries of the world with pictures of their flags; includes historical flags and a link to a national anthem website.