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The over 120 historical maps in the Google Maps Rumsey Historical Maps site have been selected by David Rumsey from his collection of more than 150,000 historical maps; in addition, there are a few maps from collections with which he collaborates.

New technology on the Internet-from geographic-information systems (or GIS) to create-your-own-map programs-is allowing teachers to tap into students' own interests and show them that geography is much more than filling in country names on a photocopied map. "It brings them into the world community," Cunha says. "It makes the flat map come alive."

World History : HyperHistory Online navigates\n through 3 000 years of World History with links to important persons of world historical importance; civilization timelines; events and facts; and historical maps"\n\n"keywords" Content="World History, history,worldhistory, Great Depression, Medieval History, Middle Ages, Free, Information, Online, Buy Chart, millennium, World Cultures, world history chart, Einstein, andreas, world war, education, civilization, timeline, chronology, synchronoptic, timetable, timetables, rulers, writers, discoverers, scientists, philosophers, art

HyperHistory is an expanding scientific project presenting 3,000 years of world history with an interactive combination of synchronoptic lifelines, timelines, and maps.

Discover the Stories of New Americans The New Americans Web site offers an educational adventure for students in grades 7-12. The site supplements the PBS documentary series, which explores the immigrant experience through personal stories. Interactive sections of the site allow students to explore the immigration experience through a timeline, maps and activities in tracking family history and examining the effect of immigration on the nation. Eleven lesson plans involve students in activities such as analyzing factual data or conducting oral histories of first- or second-generation immigrants. For workplaces, schools and community organizations that would like to use shorter stories from The New Americans to increase understanding of recent immigrants, Active Voice and Kartemquin Films offer three brief, themed Video/DVD Modules and Discussion Guides for a nominal fee.

Free online guide maps digital-age skills to social studies projects and tasks

Reference maps, guides to country profiles, , etc.

For teachers: explorations, classroom handouts, learning modules, lesson plans, resource guides
Multimedia:  E-lectures, Film trailers, Flash movies, games database, historical music.
Active Learning:  Conduct inquires, create exhibits, Do History through...
Interactive timeline
Visual History
Reference Room: Biographies, Book Talks, Chonologies, Maps, Museums, Speeches,  & more.

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