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Math & Science

SOCIAL STUDIES

Holidays on the Net
Includes information on various holidays that are celebrated in the United States.
World Fact Book
Created by the CIA. Information about the geography, people, government, economy, etc. of every country in the world.
Maps of the World
Maps and flags of the world.
National Geographic
Maps, flags and statistics of 191 countries from National Geographic.
The Calendar Zone
Information on anything related to dates and time; including holidays, and time zones.
CalendarHome.com
This site is the home of the "10,000 Year Calendar." You can create a calendar for any month or year ranging from 1-10,000 AD. The site also has many links to other calendar sites such as holidays/celebrations, and "this day in history."
Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
This site is a springboard to discussions to ancient and modern Latin American cultures, history and animals.
The U.S. Census
Census statistics for the entire U.S, and for each state and county in the country.
SIL International A site which lists all languages spoken in each country of the world and gives links to the websites of each country as well.
World Leaders Lists all of the current rulers of the countries of the world.
Stately Knowledge
From the Internet Public Library this is a collection of web pages that provide facts about the states.
U.S 50, Inc
Learn more about the 50 states with categories like fast facts, state history, tourism and more.
InfoPlease
Profiles of all 50 states including the capital, population, median age, elected officials, history, economy, points of interest, famous natives, and much, much more.

HISTORY

Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
Children and young adults from K-12 will find a variety of information about basic aspects of the United States and its government, such as how a bill becomes law.
History Channel
The History Channel is a great way to learn about the history of almost anywhere. Search for any topic and see facts and maybe even some video clips!
50 States
Information about the fifty states; flag, motto, state bird, economic information, congress members, etc.
Project Vote Smart
Information on local state and government officials
Presidents of the United States
Biographical information and links to speeches and photographs.
The Constitution
Information on federal and state constitutions and brief biographies on persons of importance to either federal or state government.
The Whitehouse
Information on the Whitehouse and the President including e-mail (yes, YOU can e-mail the President!), a What's Happening page and the Whitehouse for Kids link!!
Pioneers in America This web page will provide information about the pioneers who traveled not only to Oregon on the Oregon Trail and the Natchez Trace to Texas but all early American Pioneers. All pioneers had many of the same experiences. This page will tell the story of the pioneers and their adventures on the trail to their new lives on the frontiers of North America.
PBS History Links to information on the ancient world, biographies, United States history, and World history.
America’s Story from America’s Library You can watch a movie, hear a song, play a tune from America’s past; discover America’s favorite pastimes, sports and hobbies; explore the states; take a trip to an era in American history and discover the people who made this country what it is today.
African American Inventors Database A quick look at different inventors, what they invented and when the patent was filed.
Middle Ages This site answers the question, “What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages?” with examples of clothing, homes, entertainment and more.