The site was created to help people understand current events, as seen on TV and in our newspaper headlines, as being one small chapter in the much bigger and longer story of human history. Maps-of-War is produced by one individual, a graphic-design hobbyist and professional history-buff.
The TimeMap of World History is an all inclusive look at world history. It combines maps, timelines and chron- ological narratives that work together to enhance historical understanding.
A way to teach students how to develop historical questions. This is the beginning of a multi-step research paper process that encourages sophisticated historical thinking
ProCon.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that has no government affiliations of any kind. Our purpose is to provide resources for critical thinking and to educate without bias. We do not express opinions on our research projects ("issue websites").
Our mission statement is: "Promoting critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format."
Look at the NYC i School to see how they have developed a course using Gapminder. The sutdents can develop the following skills using this tool: Data analysis, quantative reasoning, research process, writing and argument and plublic speaking.
Docs Teach is an amazing Web Tool that helps to make History come to Life. Each of the several activity-creation tool helps students develop historical thinking skills and gets them thinking like historians. Teachers simply find and insert primary sources into a customizable and very slick template in order to customize the activity to fit their unique students. This is one of those awesome sites that make teaching easier and more fun while exciting the students and engaging them to learn at the same time.
At our site, we have hundreds of free, online, educational games for kids. But anyone interested in online learning can use our site - we
have so many subjects - (geography, math, animals, science) and
many levels, games and activities for learners of any age.
The project is designed to support the teaching and learning of Global History in high school classrooms. Drawing upon the powerful film resources of Thirteen's award-winning series of international documentaries, WIDE ANGLE, the site comprises a range of standards-based resources intended as a compelling supplement to existing curricula.
What rights does the US share with other countries? At least 32 separate rights found in the US are found in other countries. See which other countries have adopted similar rights.
