social studies pathfinder
Brings together online the records and acts of Congress from the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention through the 43rd Congress
About the United States
Provides users with current and historical information about the government
Best U.S. History Websites for Students
From Common Sense Media
Celebrating America’s Freedoms
Gives the history of some of America’s most beloved customs and national symbols such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day ~ from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Colonial Williamsburg
Formerly history.org, teaches colonial history through virtual tours, livestreams, museum artifacts, and other primary sources
Country Reports
Unique content on culture, countries and travel from around the world
Chronicling America
Historic newspaper pages from 1777-1963 and information about American newspapers published between 1690-present
iCivics
Founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics includes award-winning games for learning Civics
Google News Newspaper Archive
Hundreds of digitized newspapers to search through ~ think primary sources!
Justice 101
Learn about the legal justice system from the Offices of the United States Attorneys
Kids in the House
Learn about the legislative branch of the United States Government from the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives ~ separate levels for elementary, middle school, and high school
Kpedia History and Geography
Best for elementary grades
Library of Congress Country Studies
Contains the electronic versions of 80 books that present a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of select countries throughout the world.
Library of Congress Research Guides
In-depth research guides for hundreds of topics
ProCon.Org
Pros and cons of controversial issues
State Facts for Students
From the U.S. Census Bureau
Street Law
Developing classroom and community programs that educate young people about law and government
Untold
Stories you won’t learn about in a textbook
World History Encyclopedia (formerly Ancient History Encyclopedia)
Covering a wide range of topics in world history, from ancient times to the first colonies in the Americas