The Disaster Area Learn about nine different natural disasters. The aim of this site is to teach kids to be prepared. After visiting all the different disasters, take the quiz to see how much you’ve learned. Earthquake Facts and Follies Here you can find the answers to some of the common questions asked about earthquakes. Find out the facts, and hear about the fiction! Earthquakes for Kids Kids can learn all about earthquakes, interesting facts and earthquake preparedness. Take a quiz or complete a survey. Flash Flood This site explains what a flash flood is and the different types of flood. It also has information on flood preparedness and links to other flood sites. Plate Tectonics This is a link for older students. It explains about the plates that form the earth’s crust, and how they play a role in volcanoes and earthquakes. Potentially Active Volcanoes This multimedia map shows the potentially active volcanoes in the United States. It is part of the National Atlas. Click on any volcano for more details, including a photograph. The Terrible Power of Earthquakes View details about what earthquakes are, where and why they occur and the damage they cause. There are good pictures accompanying the explanations. This is a commercial site, but the information is clear and simple. Volcanoes Exhibit This site is more for older children. It explains how volcanoes form and why they erupt. The site has a lot of activities for you to do, from melting a virtual rock, to deciding if it’s safe to build a house near a volcano. Weather Gone Wild Every type of wild weather is described here, including blizzards and avalanches.

Castles for Kids Investigate this interesting perspective of life in a medieval castle. It provides information on structure, residents, knights, hunting, and royal feasts. Henry VIII and the Tudors  Just how many wives did he have, and who were they? What sort of a person was he? Designed for 7-10 year olds, this site gives interesting facts about Henry VIII and his wives. Janet’s Viking Web Site Learn more about Viking ships, homes, warriors, gods and people. Journey Through The Middle Ages There are three different ways to view this site. You can play a game, simply wander through the castle or if you really want the facts, you can see the information pages. Life in the Middle Ages Step back in time to the days of imposing castles, knights in armor defending the kingdom, and noblemen ruling over the serfs. This looks at life in the Middle Ages. Medieval Madness In this project for kids by kids students have searched for the best reference sites on varied topics relating to the Middle Ages. They have then put together open-ended questions to answer. Medieval Village Life – An Interactive Lesson This Interactive lesson teaches about feudalism and life in a medieval village. With each step there is an interactive quiz to check your understanding. Middle Ages Exhibit What was it like to live in the Middle Ages? Explore feudal life, the towns, churches, homes, clothing, health, arts and entertainment of this period. The exhibit is clear and easy to read, but there are very few illustrations. Tales From Camelot At this site, written by kids, there is a collection of stories about Camelot, written as if the characters are telling them. It gives an interesting look at some of the better-known knights from the stories of King Arthur and the Round Table. The Tower of London Tour the Tower of London with Reginald Raven, who lives there. This site is especially for kids and gives lots of interesting details about the Tower and what went on there. The Vikings Who were the Vikings, where did they go and why? Learn about their religion and their settlements. Although the information is primarily aimed at 7 and 8 year olds, links are included for older children.

World Atlas Find a superb collection of maps and geographical information gathered from the Internet and listed at Geography at About.com. Atlapedia Choose from physical or political maps, and then select the country you want. You can also access facts on geography, climate people, religion, language, history and more. CIA World Fact Book Countries are listed alphabetically. These maps are clear and simple-to-read, with tabs for further information. Flags and Maps of the World Choose a continent and then a country, from either its name or its flag. You will be taken to the country’s flag and a simple, clear map. No facts are given. Visit the games and fun sites, too. Infoplease Atlas Click on a region of the world or try the map index. The maps are clear and simple, with no additional country facts. Online Map Creation Using the input form you can create your own maps online. Change the projection and see the difference! This is quite a challenging site, so you may need some adult assistance. National Geographic’s Map Machine A great tool for the older student, though it takes some time to understand all the functions. Choose from dynamic maps, atlas maps or flags and facts. Outline Maps This selection of outline maps for use in the classroom or at home can be printed or downloaded, for adding to homework assignments. Working with Maps – Map Adventures Designed with the younger student in mind (K-3), these lesson plans, based on a story with activity sheets, teach basic map reading skills. Working with Maps – What do Maps Show? These lesson plans and activity sheets teach map reading skills to grades 5-8.

Resources for lesson plans, activity suggestions, and general classroom help related to social studies for kids are all available here.

Lesson Plans and Educational Activities
About.com’s Geography Guide provides a list of links for educational sites and resources related to geography.

Social Studies – Ancient Civilizations
Lesson plans and online resources related to ancient civilizations are supplied by the About.com Guide for K-6 Educators.

LessonPlans4Teachers
Save hours of wasted time, searching for subjects with this must-have tool. This site has search engines specifically designed to find teaching materials. Five different levels of search, depending on how narrow a search you want.

Discovery School
Lesson plans are arranged by subject and grade range.

Ancient Egypt – Lesson Plans for Teachers
Using Ancient Egypt as the theme these lesson plans include art, language arts, math and science, mummies and social studies.

Academy Curricular Exchange – Social Studies (K-5)
Simple lesson plans giving different perspectives on the US Social Studies curriculum, submitted by teachers. They are especially good for the younger age group.

Primary Resources
A limited number of printable resources are available for the UK National curriculum. General geography and some history topics are covered.

Geography Education: Grades K-4
Lesson plans and resources for teaching geography are available to teachers of k-4.

Geography Education: Grades 5-8
Delve into these lesson plans and resources for teaching geography to grades 5-8

Current Lesson Plans Index – SSEC
New lesson plans are added each month to this site, which has lesson plans according to grade level.

You should be able to find most of the things you need, right here, on the site. Don’t forget to try the search feature. If you need a little extra help, look no further, all the help you need to get your homework done is here.

Fact Monster
Search by topic or using the search tool to find interesting facts presented in a simple manner.

Hello Homework! Social Studies
This site has homework help for history and government. As well as general help, there is help for Minnesota history and government.

Homework Help – News for Kids
This is a list of useful links to kids current events sites.

Infoplease Almanacs
You can search for what you need by using the search tool, or scroll down the page to the Almanac listings. Find the major subject heading and then choose the appropriate sub-heading.

Homework Spot
Help is listed by grade and subject on the bar at the side of the page.

Multnomah County Library – Homework Center
Help is listed by subject. Choose a main topic, and then follow the links. Eventually you will arrive at a page of links suitable for the subject you want.

Study Help
Search the subject topics, or enter a search word and check out the results. Most of the listings are aimed at older students, but there are topics for younger children if you dig deep enough.

America’s Wetlands
Here you can find out what exactly wetlands are. Find out more about America’s wetlands, why they are important, and what is being done to protect them.

Dive the Great Barrier Reef
This is a virtual tour of the Great Barrier Reef. Here you can find out all about the animals and plants on the reef. It is a bit slow to load, so be patient.

Explore the Fantastic Forest
This site takes you on a discovery trip through the forest. There are activities to do and lots to learn on the way.

How Rainy is the Rainforest?
Here you can compare how much rainfall there is in the rainforest, with where you live. When you have finished, visit the rest of the site to find out more about the rainforest.

Wild Places
Visit all the major environments of the world. Get facts about location, climate, vegetation, animals, conservation concerns and more.

Woodlands Discovery Pages
For kids K-3, this site gives a peek into woodland life. Click on any of the areas in the picture to learn more about the wildlife and habitat.

Woodland Explorer
Click on the tree or the ground below it to find out more about woodland habitats. Learn all about the insects and animals that thrive there.

World Deserts
This is part of the Mojave National Preserve site. You can learn basic facts about deserts, where they are and why they form. Then check out information on deserts in North America.

World Environmental Changes
Find out how five of the World’s environments have changed because of population pressures. The site looks at changes to the habitats of wetlands, drylands, cities, forests, and the sea.

Zoom Rainforest
Learn all about rainforests, what the vegetation is like, the animals and people living there, the climate and much more. Be sure to check the links at the bottom of the page for information on other biomes and ecosystems.

Earth’s Greatest Features If you want to know which are the world’s tallest mountains, longest rivers, largest deserts and more great features, this is the place to look. Click on the topic you are interested in and see the list. No details of size are given, but this is a great starting point.   Everest – Crown of the World At this Think Quest Junior project you can learn interesting facts about Mount Everest, including why it’s called that, who climbed it, and the accidents that have happened. There is also a map of the climbing route, and a game.   Flags of All Countries Pick a country to view its flag, and then click on it to learn lots of interesting facts about the country. There is also a flag identifier here, so if you want to know which country a flag belongs to, this is the place to find out.   Frozen Toes: Arctic Millennium Expedition Take a virtual field trip. Join five people on a 7000 km trek across Canada’s Arctic sharing knowledge, exploring cultures and celebrating Canada.   Latitude and Longitude Here you can find a well-illustrated explanation of latitude and longitude. It is in 4 parts. You will need to go back to the menu, from the button at the bottom of the page, to get to the next page.   Natural Wonders You have heard of the Seven Wonders of the World, but what about the natural wonders of the world? Click on the map or list of names to see pictures of these amazing features!   Physical Geography – Canadian Communities Atlas This atlas presents the physical geography of Canada, including tectonics and geology.   Why The World Goes Round This site gives a brief explanation of what makes the world turn, with a look at how we discovered that it turns.   World Fact Book Find everything you need to know about the location, people, land use, government, economy and anything else of interest, from any country in the world. The countries are listed alphabetically, with clear, uncluttered maps for each listing.

The Age of Exploration
Here you will find a description of what life was like on voyages of discovery. Near the bottom of the description there is a link to Marco Polo. Click this and you will find an index of explorers and associated people. This information is a little difficult to read in places, but everything you need is here.

Australian Explorers
When the colonists first settled in Australia, they settled around the coast. A group of intrepid explorers braved hardship and great difficulties to explore the interior and remaining coastline. Read about them, their adventures, hardships and achievements, here.

The Beginnings
Learn why the Europeans suddenly started colonizing the rest of the world. If you click the link at the bottom of the page, you can learn more about the Portuguese and Spanish voyages of discovery.

Captain James Cook
This is a biography of Captain James Cook, the British explorer. The first page details his early life, with more pages on his great voyages and death.

A Christopher Columbus Timeline
The timeline shown here gives brief but clear details for all the important dates in the life of Columbus. There are links to more detailed information on his voyages and death.

Early Explorers
The National Maritime Museum in England lists plenty of resources for you to browse through. There are features on some of the great explorers, timelines, models of ships, and much more to keep you busy.

Explorers of Africa
This site gives a basic timeline of explorers in Africa. There is information on their nationality, major achievements and the dates on which they achieved them. Some of the entries have further information.

Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to sail all the way around the world. Find out more about this Portuguese explorer and his exploits in this short biography.

Find a Grave: Explorers and Adventurers 
Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to sail all the way around the world. Find out more about this Portuguese explorer and his exploits in this short biography.

George Vancouver
Learn about George Vancouver, and his exploration of Canada. This page gives a very brief biography of the British explorer and his expedition to the Northwest coast of America.

Henry Hudson Explorer of the Hudson River
Read about Henry Hudson and his exploration of the Hudson River. There are links to details about his ship, Half Moon, and places that he visited.

Leif Erikson
Most people think that Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot in America. In fact, Leif Erikson, a Viking, was the first. Why didn’t he stay? Read all about him and find the answers to your questions.

Chokky Bikkies – Looking at Fair Trade
Find out more about fair trade and the production of chocolate in Ghana. After you have read about fair trade, click on the chocolate bar to take the quiz. Can you work out who gets the most?

Cool Bank for Kids
Links, the dog, and his friends explain banking in terms suitable for grades 3-5. Just click on anything in Links’ backyard and get information on banking matters.

164 Currency Converter
This currency converter lists and exchanges all 164 world currencies.

Econopolis
Join Mega Money, his horse, Bill, and dog, Dollar, on a tour through Econopolis. Start by learning about barter, and end with goods and services. There is a small quiz at the end of each page to check your knowledge and understanding of the lesson.

A History of Money
From wampum, shells used for barter, through the different forms of paper currency, this is a short history of money in the States.

The History of Money
What purpose does money serve? Find out why people stopped bartering and switched to money instead.

MoneyCents: Making Money Make Sense for Kids
How kids can earn, spend and even save money, plus interesting facts about money.

The US Mint Kids Site
Learn about the history of coins, and find out how the Mint makes money. Visit an online clubhouse for kids and teachers. Find games, lesson plans, project ideas and more.

United States Treasury Currency Information
Did you know that the US Treasury used to print a $10.000 bill? Find out all about US paper money, what bills are still printed and what they look like.

There are various things that threaten the environment. These threats include pollution, acid rain and global warming. The issues are discussed and possible solutions put forward. Find out what you can do to protect your environment.

Drinking Water
From the Environmental Protection Agency, this site gives simple information on water sources, the water cycle and the prevention of pollution. There are also links to other good sites.

E-Patrol Energy Savers
Try this fun way to learn how you can save energy at home. Click on each room in the house, and then on the various objects. Each object will give you an energy saving tip.

Eco-Beetle Eco-Tips
Here you will find a list of things you can do around your house, to save energy and protect the environment.

Garbage Solutions
Different communities have tackled the problem of garbage in different ways. Learn all about these various solutions for dealing with garbage.

Great Barrier Reef Campaign
Learn some amazing facts about the Great Barrier Reef. Click on the tabs at the top to find out why it is in danger, and what is being done about it.

Oil and Water Don’t Mix
This Australian site shows what happens when oil spills into the sea. The effects on marine life are discussed and a clean up plan is shown. This is a really nicely presented site. Don’t miss it!

Rainforest Action Network
This site gives a very brief look at life and animals in the rainforests. The site is dedicated to preserving this fragile environment.

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Tour of the Paper Plant
Take a look at what happens in the recycling process of paper. You start in the storage yard, and then follow the paper through the mill and all the processes. You end up with the finished product – recycled paper.