Agriculture in the Classroom
A Holiday Tradition: Which Christmas Tree Will You Choose?
Different varieties of Christmas trees provide an interesting way to combine social studies, science, math, and technology. Class members not only research the history of the Christmas tree holiday tradition, they compare and...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: China Gallery
Invite your learners to take a closer look at the art and mathematical function of dome buildings as designed by the ancient Romans. In the next segment of this attractive activity set, your young historians will then learn about ancient...
Museum of Tolerance
Cultural Research Activity
Class members explore cultural diversity through a variety of texts that showcase the importance of traditions. Then, they interview their family members to research their own cultural background and write their findings on quilt...
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Types of Social Sciences and What They Teach
Describes the different disciplines within social sciences and the history of the term 'social science.'
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Social Science
This Wikipedia entry looks at social science as a study of relationships between people. It explains the various branches within this category and the methodology and theory of research in the social sciences.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Natural Science
Wikipedia defines and explains natural science, which is the study of the universe using the scientific method. Also looks at the branches of natural science and its history.
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The Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation: Genealogy Learning Center
How did your family come to America? When did they arrive? Chances are, they came into America by boat through Ellis Island. Check here for suggestions to get your family history research going.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Theory of Environmental Determinism
Explains what is meant by the theory of environmental determinism, its origins and history, and its decline in popularity. Also presents examples of environmental determinism.
Other
Edu.learnsoc.org: Sociology as an Academic Discipline
The roots of sociology and how the discipline developed are described, as well as the diversity of specializations in the field today. Provides a chart comparing its perspective to those of other social science fields. Also, describes...
Other
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Scientific Progress
An article which attempts to explain how science has influenced society. Traces the history of scientific progress and how this has influenced societal behavior.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Due to the strife incurred by garment workers at the turn of the century, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) was formed. Read about its history and its relevancy in the 21st century.
Other
Encyclopedia.com: The Illuminati
Explains what the Illuminati is, how it was formed, its attempt to infiltrate and take over the Freemasons, and its condemnation by the Bavarian monarch in 1787.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Zion National Park
What do you know about Zion National Park? Use this site to learn more about this national park. This site features activities, maps and more.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park Kids Website
This official Yellowstone National Park Kids Website is filled with activities for children of all ages.