Social Studies, Human Resources and Adptations

At the Minnesota Historical Society we've been collecting, preserving, and telling Minnesota stories for 150 years.

This is a great site. Any of the programs the MNHS puts on are always great if you are looking for hands on education, too.

This is a resource geared toward parents. It could be something given to parents hardcopy, suggested reading for parents via the internet, and/or used by the teacher. There are suggestions for books, magazines, activities, etc. as additional resources.

Kristiana, I liked the ideas that this site has for parents, as well as teachers. Very informative and is filled with wonderful ways to guide our children.

Thanks to Nichole for this resource!

Fun website suggesting science fair experiments including psychology experiements.

I stumbled on this looking for material for another class. I thought it might be helpful to others.

By clicking on one of the book icons there are more options available to you than the other link I Diigoed. I didn't go back for enough for this site.

By clicking on one of the book icons there are more options available to you than the other link I Diigoed. I didn't go back for enough for this site.

An interesting dissection of the fall of journalism. Told from the Left but truth for all sides.

Primary Sources

A handy concept mapping skill for yourself or students.

Students discuss merchants located in their community. Then students choose a local business to write a letter to.

Students will analyze how the 50 State Quarters Program represents both the diversity and unity of the United States. They will identify human and physical geographic characteristics of Roman culture from Roman coins and examine how Roman emperors used coins to help unify their empire.

Students discover how we rely on our global neighbors by collecting data about where in the world the goods we use every day are produced.

"There is no single objective way to describe why an artifact is significant to a culture. Objects are important to different people for different reasons. To make this idea personal, students will be invited to bring to class important cultural artifacts from their own lives. Each object will be "interpreted" by a student anthropologist who will make hypotheses regarding the importance of this object. The student anthropologist will also determine what this artifact says about the culture of the owner. The owner of the artifact will get a chance to tell their actual story."

Lesson plans dealing with relationship issues for middle school students.

A great source containing numerous diseases to learn about and one is able to get an estimate of the leading causes of death today.

This site has a collection of flage printouts and different activities to do-great source. There is also a bunch of materials for Geography (you name it-probably be able to find).

A lot of great information on economic releases. This site also has a link for careers for kids. They can choose what they are interested in and read about it. Great way to help them learn what they may want to do someday.

This is a kids news online. There is also games and quizzes for them. This can be a great source to use within your classroom.

Current issues to help students stay up-to-date on news. TIME is beneficial because it is in their language and students are able to understand better.

This lesson pairs with a video that explores the following topics: Separation of Powers- Explore the constitutional limits on the power of government and see how the system of checks and balances works. National Government - Examine the responsibilities of the national government and see how federalism divides power between the national government and the states. State Government- See how most of the laws we live by come from state government. A Presidency Remembered: Ronald Reagan- Take a look at the legacy of President Ronald Reagan.