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Created map displaying all the locations third graders must know determined by the Social Studies standards https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212887901596395823006.0004d011933fe062673ca&msa=0&ll=41.967659,-2.460937&spn=49.03838,126.5625&iwloc=0004d011a7671d4a896b9

Super short sketch of one person's interpretation of the relationship between standards, PBL, and technology.

Resources for each of the US standards for history for each grade level. 

virginia memory lesosn plans and resources aligned with both Virginia and National standards

General teacher resources based on virginia standards from harrisonburg public schools website.

Virginia SOL based digital story based in prezi that focuses on engaging students in a novel way (digital story) to help teachers get students to meet the standards of learning

Another awesome map from Ancient Egypt that ties in really well with SOL standards for a second grade unit on Egypt! 2.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient China and Egypt have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, inventions, the calendar, and written language; SOL 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt. 

Awesome way for teachers to integrate both Social Studies and literature along with studying an interesting time in the U.S.'s history! Relates well to SOL USII.6 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the social, economic, and technological changes of the early twentieth century by a) explaining how developments in factory and labor productivity, transportation (including the use of the automobile), communication, and rural electrification changed American life and standard of living; b) describing the social and economic changes that took place, including prohibition and the Great Migration north and west;

This game allows students to understand how Native Americans used Bison to create useful tools and materials. National Standards for teachers are provided.

Students can create a research-based descriptive movie using clips and information from the Smithsonian History Museum website.  National Standards are provided for teachers

Students can learn about owls and nocturnal animals, a science standard for first grade

Interactive map that integrates assignments, movies clips and examples of artworks associate with Renaissance artists. A teacher introduction that lists the standards is provided, as well as student introduction that elaborates on the assignment.

An example of a "Lit Trip" that follows the main character's travels to the 7 continents (first grade standard)

A series of games in all subjects that are excellent for supporting standards

Suggestions, standards, examples and tools for creating digital storytelling projects with students

Examine the amount of water used by Americans in comparison to other cultures from around the world. Relates to the social studies standards WHII.16

Examination of human phenotypic characteristics and their frequency falls within the science standard 5.5

This list of webquests covers a variety of concepts; from the more advanced exploration of cells to the first grade standards of landforms and bats!

Flat Stanley connects social studies and reading standards in one giant literacy project that promotes the exchange of information and knowledge between students