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Easy way to create interactive images.

Makes images interactive. Could be useful for adding more content to an image.

"Mission U.S. offers two interactive journeys through two important eras in U.S. History. The journeys are designed as role-playing games or missions. Both games can be played entirely online or downloaded for play on your PC or Mac (you do need an Internet connection to save a game in progress"

Using the spotlight tool you can make youtube videos interactive. Looks very interesting!

Looks like this could have lots of classroom applications

Council on Foreign Relations guide to contemporary global issue and debates

Interactive guide to foreign relations and policy

Shared originally by Scott. Lots of useful links and activities relating to current issues in the world

" Arab spring: an interactive timeline of Middle East protests"

"There are two tools that I like for building interactive timelines, HSTRY and Timeline JS."

Interactive historical map; includes images and timelines

"iCivics is a non-profit organization dedicated to reinvigorating civic learning through interactive and engaging learning resources. Our educational resources empower teachers and prepare the next generation of students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens. Founded and led by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics provides students with the tools they need for active participation and democratic action, and teachers with the materials and support to achieve this. Our free resources include print-and-go lesson plans, award-winning games, and digital interactives. The iCivics games place students in different civic roles and give them agency to address real-world problems and issues. They are rooted in clear learning objectives and integrated with lesson plans and support materials. iCivics curriculum is grouped into topical units that align to state and Common Core standards. "

Interesting interactive site on Pearl Harbor

Explore your world with map themes, data, and tools for customizing your map MapMaker Interactive Explore your world with map themes, data, and tools for customizing your map"

Very interesting site for data analysis

This could be easier to use than google earth. You may want to check this out!

" an impressive interactive timeline spanning today through the beginning of recorded history. The timeline is divided into fifteen categories including war, politics, discoveries, inventions, and art. To explore the timeline select one of the categories listed on the Histography website then adjust the timeline slider to see events from the range of dates that you've selected."

"Welcome to the Bostonian Society's Boston Massacre Files game. Learn about the Boston Massacre through an interactive investigation of images and eyewitness accounts and decide for yourself what really happened!"

Looks like a great site for US history

interactive map of different conflicts, incidents, disease outbreaks etc.

very interesting map that shows incidents all over the world from disease outbreaks to gang activity to earthquake activity

"lets students travel back in time to Anne Frank's hiding place. Students can explore Anne's house in a super cool 3D interactive environment."

This site looks amazing. Ron D if you are studying Anne Frank in ur WWII class check this out! Anyone else studying either WWII or genocide should look at this site.

"This interactive timeline chronicles the events of 9/11 using images, audio and video from the 9/11 Memorial Museum's permanent collection. The timeline tells the story of the day as it unfolded in the air and on the ground. It's filled with first-person accounts from survivors, first responders and witnesses."

Could be useful for playlists for US History

historical thinking posters are interactive displays that guide students through the process of examining and thinking about history. Clicking on poster guides students through an analysis of primary sources

Create interactive resources

very interesting interactive map which shows varying data

Great visual representation of data.

Not sure which creative commons license to use. This new interactive tool helps you choose.

Good way to teach students about copyright; have them create something and then decide what rights to give to that work.