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an annotated list of fun history games and animations organized around broad historical periods. Most of these games and animation are aimed at students ages 10-16. We hope you enjoy these selections and encourage you to submit a recommended history game or animation to us via the contact form

Take a virtual tour of Colonail Williamsburg from the perspective of a young white colonial boy or a young african slave. Also included are games, videos, podcasts, audio and more. A great way to explore an important place and period in US history, even more so for those who are too far to visit in person!

games, research, timelines, audio-video, annimation

Culture, contemporary issues, economics, geography, history, sociology, and psychology are just a few of the many social studies topics. The Internet provides quality historical as well as current events information. Explore the following resources:

Listing of virtual field trips from the MD State Curriculium website for Social Studies. This list includes several opportunities for students to experience and explore a historical topic/place/idea without ever leaving the classroom! This is a great site for schools that do not have the time or money to actually go visit places on a field trip.

interactive games for students to practice facts, review units, etc.

play games on line - great way to test factual knowledge of a time period or unit

Social studies topics include history, community, sociology, psychology and many other related areas. Provides links to materials by topic: includes readings, timelines, websites, activites

games, dynamic curriculum, digital history,

clip from Birth of a Nation, 1915, one of the most important movies in cinamatic history. The movie was a "best seller" viewed by thousands.