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Stanford University's Spatial History Project is a community that combines humanities research with "spatial, textual and visual analysis." On their about page, they explain that as scholars, they realize the significance and importance of displaying information within a spatial context. Too often, history is presented chronologically but a visual can provide learners with valuable context to help them make connections to a broader context.

"Though photo manipulation has become more common in the age of digital cameras and image editing software, it actually dates back almost as far as the invention of photography. Gathered below is an overview of some of the more notable instances of photo manipulation in history. For recent years, an exhaustive inventory of every photo manipulation would be nearly impossible, so we focus here on the instances that have been most controversial or notorious, or ones that raise the most interesting ethical questions."

"This book provides a plainspoken and thorough introduction to the web for historians-teachers and students, archivists and museum curators, professors as well as amateur enthusiasts-who wish to produce online historical work, or to build upon and improve the projects they have already started in this important new medium. It begins with an overview of the different genres of history websites, surveying a range of digital history work that has been created since the beginning of the web. The book then takes the reader step-by-step through planning a project, understanding the technologies involved and how to choose the appropriate ones, designing a site that is both easy-to-use and scholarly, digitizing materials in a way that makes them web-friendly while preserving their historical integrity, and how to reach and respond to an intended audience effectively"

This book provides a plainspoken and thorough introduction to the web for historians-teachers and students, archivists and museum curators, professors as well as amateur enthusiasts-who wish to produce online historical work, or to build upon and improve the projects they have already started in this important new medium.

Great activity using satellite photos. Go through a series of levels with lives selecting which country is represented (options given).

"Making History, developed by the Institute of Historical Research, is dedicated to the history of the study and practice of history in Britain over the last hundred years and more, following the emergence of the professional discipline in the late 19th century."

"Discover exhibits and collections from museums and archives all around the world. Explore cultural treasures in extraordinary detail, from hidden gems to masterpieces"

Theories of decline - Angkor

Theories of decline - Angkor

Theories of decline - Angkor

Great plug in for Google Earth with a lot of NSW data.

A great interactive global map. Can show surface temp, wind etc. Would be great for weather.

"Arab Gateways: A resource for Australian students and teachers explores some of the history, geography, economics and culture of the Arab region. It promotes understanding of the cultures, values, beliefs and diversity of peoples of the Arab region."

The Peace Research Institute In The Middle East (PRIME) is an organization comprised of Israelis and Palestinians who have developed high school materials on the Middle East that are used in both communities. As a Newsweek article explains, each page is divided into three: the Palestinian and Israeli narratives and a third section left blank for the pupil to fill in. "The idea is not to legitimize or accept the other's narrative but to recognize it.."

The Peace Research Institute In The Middle East (PRIME) is an organization comprised of Israelis and Palestinians who have developed high school materials on the Middle East that are used in both communities. As a Newsweek article explains, each page is divided into three: the Palestinian and Israeli narratives and a third section left blank for the pupil to fill in. "The idea is not to legitimize or accept the other's narrative but to recognize it.."

The History Project is led by educators in Pakistan and India who have developed a website and textbook that show each country's interpretation of their histories - side by side! You can see an image above (reduced in size) from their site.

The History Project is led by educators in Pakistan and India who have developed a website and textbook that show each country's interpretation of their histories - side by side! You can see an image above (reduced in size) from their site.

"Do you want to learn or teach about children's rights and the responsibility we all have in helping realise these rights? Maybe you want to learn more about UNICEF's work all around the world. Or maybe you're looking for ways that you can help to support UNICEF's work through using your voice or your time. We have a wealth of amazing educational resources on our website - for parents, teachers and students. These resources can help you, or your students and children to be a global citizen and guide you in helping make a difference to the lives of others."

Great interactive tools for geography in the classroom.

Excellent scenario for looking at a natural disaster and the process of recovery