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Interactive Maps (Infographics) for Social Studies, History, Economics

Social Studies is made up of a combination of many different subject areas, including US History and World Cultures. In order to have a thorough understanding of each topic, students should look for information from a variety of educational resources or an answering service, cross-checking and double checking information to ensure that everything is cohesive. In fact, both teachers and students can benefit from a wide selection of informative resources. Whether a person is a longtime student of Social Studies, or just beginning to look at the subject, there is always something more to be learned.

Interactive game to learn about Current Immigration Law from iCivics. 

The Virtual Field Trip is a field trip that students and teachers take via the Internet.  A great benefit of this activity is that it utilizes technology tools to help students visualize and understand subject matter through exploration and active learning. It's also a great way to "travel" without leaving your classroom! Look for sites with QuickTime VR, which allows you to view panoramic views of your virtual field trip location.