Best of History Web Sites features categorized and annotated lists of links to hundreds of K-12 History lesson plans, teacher guides, activities, games, quizzes, and more throughout its pages.
These Social Studies lyrics are available from a variety of albums. Use songs to teach American geography, government, history, patriotism, and culture. American Geography Songs The 50 States and Capitals Song- Tim Pacific Directions to Nowhere (How to Read a Map)- Joan Maute, Ed.D. Gonna Name Our States- Music with Mar.
Wow, this site has so many fun ideas!! I'd love to use these in a classroom. I can even remember some from my elementary school and middle school days. I think it makes teaching and learning these "facts" more fun for everyone.
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
I am currently covering the development of American industry in my methods course and these are some really helpful links providing more detailed information about specific important people and events.