History
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Social Study Sites for Grades 1-8 Curriculum
- We used to have a link to this site from the
Bluewater Board until the URL changed. We have since found the site again
and it is back thanks to popular requests. This site will provide lots of
curriculum-based resource material for the grades 1-8 social studies teacher. |
| History
in Film - If a teacher wanted to show one
of the films included in the site, everything is there to help them -- plot
summary, outline, homework, timeline, etc. -- including a download text
package that could be modified (if needed) and used as handouts to the class. |
| The
Canadian Museum Treasure Hunt - If you have
students between the ages of 8 and 12, the Department of Canadian Heritage
invites them to a virtual Treasure Hunt through 23 of Canada’s museums.
While on the Treasure Hunt, they will discover new things about science,
technology, nature, art and history. |
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Ancient History
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| Akhet
Internet: The Horizon to the Past - This site
includes 'the clickable mummy' with detailed information about the mummification
process, Egyptian art information, a complete King list, and an emphasis
on Scottish Egyptology. |
| Ancient
Nubia - This site is designed for students
and educators to be a tool for learning about the ancient Nubia civilization. |
| Daily
Life in Ancient Civilizations (Mrs. Donn's Special Sections)
- This site was written by a teacher and is intended
for your students. There is a section of lesson plans too! |
| Die
Like An Egyptian - This is a site of a variety
of small projects to be researched or completed on the internet: mummies,
math, crossword, senet game, etc. |
| Egypt
World - Welcome to EgyptWorld! Explore our
halls, immerse yourself in our kiosks, traverse our bazaar, all on-line.
One click through will take you to our virtual museum on the Ancient Egyptian
pyramids and more. |
| Flint
and Stone - A stone age tour of Europe - forget
about Fred Flinstone, look out for the shaman. |
| Maps
of Ancient Civilizations (Internet Medieval Sourcebook) -
Find hundreds of maps of ancient civilizations. Excellent Site! |
| Mythography
- Mythography is an evolving exploration of Greek, Roman,
and Celtic myth and art. |
| The
Ancient Olympics - What has the ancient olympics
to do with the modern games - maybe more and less than you think! |
| The
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Can you
name the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Which one has stood the test
of time? |
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Medieval History
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 Activities
for Medieval Unit -
Five linked art projects form the centre of an integrated medieval unit.
Can be modified for any primary/junior grade. |
| Castles
of Wales - This site includes photos and descriptions
of Chepstow and Raglan Castles plus information on castle building, historical
figures and "Life in a Medieval Castle". |
| Mysteries
in Stone - This site is for Children and beginners to promote the
splendour and beauty of Ancient Egypt. This site is designed to the
guidelines of the RNIB for ease of reading |
| Skipton
Castle - Over 900 years old - one of the most
complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. |
| The
Byzantine World - Byzantium, the reorganised
Roman Empire with its capital in the East, survive for more than 1100 years,
long after the Roman Empire in the West had perished. |
| The
Online Medieval and Classical Library - The
Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL) is a collection of some of
the most important literary works of Classical and Medieval civilization. |
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Renaissance
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| Renaissance
- What Inspired This Age of Balance and Order? |
| Virtual
Renaissance: A journey through time - Travel
back through time and space to a completely different world. |
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Revolutionaries and Royalists
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| 1768
Cloathing Warrant - Armed forces high fashion
in the 1700s. |
| St
Vincent 200 - The Battle of Cape St Vincent
- the first battle at which Commodore Nelson had a major influence. Site
has full details of the battle and a tour of the flagship - HMS Victory. |
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Specifically Canadian
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| A
Treasure Trove of North American Exploration -
The National Library of Canada has compiled an amazing site of information
on all of the notable early explorers of Canada. Use this site for research
to find out about Canadian Explorers |
| BC
Social Studies Educational Links -
This site provides valuable educational links and lesson plans for teachers
and students of social studies, hisory, geography, comparative civilizations
and law. |
| Canada's
Digital Collections - One of the fastest growing
sources of Canadian content on the Web with resources for students, teachers,
young and old alike. Great information on Canadian history, the Arts, the
Aboriginal and First Nations Peoples, and other interesting subjects, from
websites created by Canadian youth. |
| Canadainfo
- This site is over 200 pages of information about Canada
- its government, history, facts, people, security, geography, provinces,
symbols and more. Browse through statistics, maps, and photographs and then
choose from dozens of fact sheets to download to your computer. |
| Canadian
Explorers - Interested in finding out about
Canadian Explorers? This site contains wonderful information on 21 explorers
who either explored parts of Canada or had some connection with our wonderful
country. |
| Canadian
History Dictionary - Dictionary of events,
places, people and time. |
| Canadian
Museum of Civilization Corporation - Includes
approximately 50 online exhibitions with educational content in the Virtual
Museum, Canadian War Museum and Museum of New France sections. See site
index for listing. Some features include educational games or teacher's
guides. Cybermentor section is aimed at teachers/students. |
| Canadian
Portraits - This site will introduce you to
great Canadians. Visit this site and learn about various Canadian men, women,
politicians, explorers, military figures, immigrants and aboriginal people. |
| Canadian
Studies: A Guide to the Sources - For academics,
journalists and fiction writers alike, Canada is a subject of constant fascination
and study. Bruce Hutchison, a prominent newspaper editor and author, once
described Canada as "The Unknown Country." To a large extent,
Canada, with its complex weave of languages, cultures and regions, is a
geopolitical conundrum. |
| Celebrating
Women's Achievements - Each year the National
Library celebrates Women's History Month in Canada by honouring the contributions
of Canadian women in developing Canada. A brief biographical sketch highlights
each woman's life and achievements. This is followed by a list of suggested
readings or works. |
| Currency
Museum of the Bank of Canada - The National
Currency Collection contains some 100,000 items consisting of coins, tokens
and paper money in the custody of, or owned by, the Bank of Canada. This
site provides samples of some of these items. |
| Flags
and Arms of Canada - This site proudly displays
the flags and arms of the Canadian provinces with full historical information.
"A Mari usque ad Mare". |
| Government
of Canada Overview (French and English) -
An overview of the aspects of the Canadian Federal Government including
charts, biographies and Acts of Parliament - meets Grade 5 Expectations. |
| Prime
Ministers -
All of Canada's Prime Ministers are listed starting with Sir John A. Macdonald. |
| R.P.N.
Publishing: The School Car - This Web site
recalls the bygone years when a school on wheelsbrought basic education
to remote settlements along Newfoundland's railway lines (1936-42). |
| Riel,
Dumont and the 1885 Rebellion - This is a
factual account of the Metis half of the 1885 Northwest Rebellion. |
| The
1837 Rebellions -
Chronology of events, leaders, consequences ... |
| The
Explorers - This site is a fabulous site to
research explorers of Canada. |
| The
Fortress of Louisbourg - An excellent site
providing information on the history, people and geography of historical
Louisbourg. |
| The
Governor General - Learn about the Governor
General's role. Who was Canada's first Governor General? Who held the office
at Confederation? Find out here. |
| Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier - Canada now has its
own Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. In May 2000, the remains of an unidentified
Canadian soldier who died in the First World War were repatriated from France
and buried in a special tomb in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
Learn more about this at this great site. |
| Women
in Canadian History - This is an in-depth
description of "Her Story" with a "Woman of the Week"
feature. |
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Documents in History
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| The
Jay Treaty, November 19, 1794 - Treaty of
Amity Commerce and Navigation. |
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War of 1812
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| Fort
Erie War of 1812 Home Page - Every August
on the 2nd weekend, the War of 1812 is re-lived where the most bloody Siege
of Fort Erie took place on August 15, 1814. |
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Erie War of 1812 - Re-enactment Units - The
following is provided as an aid to all Military Units who portray the period
in time known as the War of 1812. |
| Letter
from a soldier from the War of 1812 - A letter
that was written by an American soldier who fought during the War of 1812. |
| Queenston
Heights National Historic Site, Canada - The
Battle of Queenston Heights took place in October of 1812, when an American
invasion force was defeated. |
| Reenactment
in Canada -
An umbrella organisation covering military history from 1750-1945. Here
is a list of some of the units that are part of the organisation. |
| The
Prophet - The
Prophet led the Battle Of Tippecanoe. |
| The
War of 1812 - Grade 8 project and oral presentation. |
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19th Century
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| Letters
of the Civil War - A compilation of letters
from the soldiers, sailors, nurses, ., from the newspapers of the cities
and town of Massachusetts. |
| The
Ulysses S. Grant Home Page - Learn more about
General Ulysses S. Grant, a military figure during the Civil War, as well
as the 18th President of the U.S. This is one of the largest American Civil
War websites on the internet. |
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20th Century
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| BNAPS
Stamp Collecting for Kids - An introduction
to the hobby of stamp collecting, for pre-teensand teens. Includes a tutorial
and games. |
| Historic
Places of the Civil Rights Movement - Find
out about the key locations and players in the Civil Rights movement.Great
photos, well organized and awesome information! |
| Malcolm
X - Learn more about Malcom X and his role
in the Civil Rights Movement by reading the information at this site. |
| Martin
Luther King jr. - This site contains all of
Dr. King's speaches and some great information. It is organized by Stanford
University. |
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