| FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: |
 | History.com has much of the same content as you see on the history channel; from television shows to documentaries. For teachers it has listings for shows to specific content fields, and also sample lesson plans. For students, it offers links to sites with interactive games that make learning more than just the teacher oration. |
| Very similar to history.com, discovery.com offers historical content supplied by academic experts from their fields of study. Subjects range from ancient Egypt, to the explosive power of volcanoes, and military battles such as the D-Day invasion. A great site for students, that offers plenty of interactive educational games. |  |
 | The Military Channel homepage offers a wide array of information on many different topics, making it a valuable tool for the students and others to familiarize themselves with war and conflict. Makes a valuable resource for teachers as well, providing quizzes on historical battles that can help lay the groundwork for making tests for your students. |
| The History Place website offers a glimpse into the history of the United States from the American Revolution through the Vietnam War. There are also sections comprised of information on Nazi Germany and the Holocaust; as well as information on world history. A great site for younger students looking to form a broad knowledge base. |  |
 | TheAmericanRevolution.org is a website specifically designed to educate and inform on most topics dealing with the America Revolution. It gives thorough information on important persons, the battles fought, and even gives an itemized time line in order for students to truly grasped how the events leading up to and including the war took place. |
| The Smithsonian Institute is one of America's foremost providers of historical and cultural information in the world. The history and culture section of SI.edu is a bountiful resource of information for subjects ranging from A-Z, and is itemized on th left side of the page for quick access to all information. Included is a walk through the Hall of Presidents; and even a section on sports--"Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers". |  |
 | This link will send you to the site HowStuffWorks.com, and is set to go straight to the portion devoted to explaining how la Cosa Nostra started, it's history, and how it is run today; from its beginnings in Sicily, to initiation rituals described by "Made Men" or "rats", and even how the multi-million dollar a year organization is structured. |
| The picture of General George Washington crossing the Delaware River during our nations battle for independence will take you to the Best of History Sites. This is a fabulous site for all aspects of history, providing and easy access drop-down menu with topics ranging from pre-history up to present day actions that will have an impact on the future. This site is recommended by many groups, including the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). |  |
| FOR TEACHERS: |
 | This link will give you quick access the official OSPI website for Washington State, taking you directly to the default page for Social Studies. From their you can navigate to find grade-appropriate Social Studies GLE's and EALR's, and find links to other relevant sites for Social Studies teachers. Great information for both teachers and those thinking of becoming educators. |
| The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) website gives you access to everything that is going on in the world of Social Studies, no matter what your home state is for teaching. You have access to online articles concerning topics in social studies, and also young and middle level learning. Further navigation gives you access to the national standards for Social Studies and access to resources to use in your classroom. |  |
