Social Studies
6th Grade
Early Humans/ Prehistory
Becoming Human – an interactive journey through the story of our origins
Virtual tour through the Chauvet Cave in France
Mesopotamia
British Museum
History Link 101’s Ancient Mesopotamia – connects you to the best of Art, Biographies, Daily Life, Maps, Pictures, and Research on Ancient Mesopotamia
Millennia of Murex
Ancient Egypt
British Museum- Egypt
Mummy Maker – discover how mummies were made through this interactive website
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece – explains all things relating to ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks and Persians
Battle of Marathon
British Museum – Greece
Greek Architecture – a look at the three classical orders of architecture
Greek Mythology – a look at the twelve immortals of Greek mythology
Peloponnesian War – resources for studying this important event
Ancient Rome
The College of New Rochelle: Roman Chariot Racing
Italy Guides: Rome
PBS: Chariot Racing
Pompeii Interactive
Spartacus Educational: Chariot Racing
Middle East
Africa
African History – investigate the Ancient history and early civilizations of Africa
African World (PBS) – African history and culture in Wonders of the African World
Asia
Europe
Americas
BBC Bitesize Maya Civilization
Biography
Biography – a great resource for biographical information
Geography
Geography glossary
Owl & Mouse Map Puzzles
7th Grade
Primary Sources – connects you to primary sources on the web
Social Action
Washington State Resources
Washington and the Pacific Northwest– online accompaniment to the textbook. Password and user name are wapnw
Washington State Tourism – great resource for geography, history and culture of the region
Go Northwest Travel Guide – things to do in regions of WA state
Virtual Tourist – things to do in regions of WA state
8th Grade
Boston Massacre Primary Source
Legislative Branch – database of Senate and House bills and other legislative information
Primary Sources – connects you to primary sources on the web