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social studies
BOOKS
America's Story Book One and Two from Steck-Vaughn
For those with little or no U.S. history background, this is easy and interesting reading and gives a great background. Many excellent colored illustrations, charts, and graphs. This integrates vocabulary, writing, comprehension, and geography.
Passwords Social Studies Vocabulary
Curriculum Associates, Inc. www.CAinc.com
Excellent content reading and vocabulary materials. A companion to Passwords Science Vocabulary.
PUBLICATIONS
News for You
By New Readers Press www.news-for-you.com
Weekly newspaper for adults. Current and high interest stories. Comes with teacher's guide and activities that can be photocopied.
Upfront Magazine (New York Times) published by Scholastic www.upfrontmagazine.com
WEB SITES
General
www.teach-nology.com
www.teachablemoments.org
www.beehive.org
www.rethinkingschools.org
www.time.com
online.wsj.com (Wall Street Journal)
www.pbs.org/teachers/
www.chicagotribune.com
www.pbskids.org
www.seacoastonline.com
www.cnn.com
www.boston.com (Boston Globe)
www.cia.gov
www.csmonitor.com (Christian Science Monitor)
Civics
www.ontheissues.org: political leaders' positions on a variety of issues, political quizzes
www.theadvocates.org: libertarian site focusing on individual liberty, quiz
www.procon.org: arguments for and against current economic, social, political issues
www.vote-smart.org: provides background information, voting records, and funding sources of political figures
www.politico.com: political news and commentary
www.pbskids.org/democracy The Democracy Project Lesson Plans
www.270towin.com interactive electoral college map and historical information on past elections
www.teach-nology.com lesson plans and rubrics for all subjects and grade levels
www.time.com: current and archived articles from Time magazine
www.wsj.com: Wall Street Journal
www.chicagotribune.com: Chicago Tribune
www.boston.com: Boston Globe
www.nh.gov: official site of the State of New Hampshire, source for specific information on government and names and contact information for state senators and representatives
www.seacoastonline.com: New Hampshire news and editorials
www.pbs.org/independentlens/getinvolved/democracy: click on classroom for independent films paired with lesson plans
www.cnn.com: news, politics, current events
www.teachablemoment.org: topical activities for all levels that foster critical thinking
www.dnc.org: Democratic National Committee
www.gop.com: Republican National Committee
www.taxpolicycenter.org: information and statistics on US tax policies
www.electoral-vote.com: interactive map and poll data on US political races
www.americanprogress.org: articles on current issues from a progressive viewpoint
www.nationalpriorities.org: analysis of federal budget and how tax dollars are spent
www.costofwar.com: provides information on tradeoffs for each state as alternative to war spending
Human Rights
www.hrw.org: Human Rights Watch
www.npr.org: audio news stories
www.womenforwomen.org: promotes social and political change by empowering women victims of civil strife
www.cia.gov: World Factbook; source for economic, social, and political information on countries around the world including interactive map
www.wfp.org World Food Program; information on world hunger and relief efforts including photo gallery
www.care.org: poverty statistics and relief efforts including videos
www.cartercenter.org: President Carter's foundation, description of programs including interactive map
www.gatesfoundation.org: Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, description of programs, photo galleries, videos
www.un.org/cyberschoolbus: source for statistics, lesson plans, interactive maps
www.freedommuseum.us: interactive lessons regarding First Amendment rights
www.millenniumpromise.org: information on villages participating in the UN sponsored Millennium Development Goals programs
www.poverty.com: statistics and information on world poverty and efforts to combat its effects
www.unicef.org: information on UN programs geared toward children living in poverty
www.csmonitor.com: Christian Science Monitor newspaper
www.facinghistory.org: organization that provides strategies, lessons, and resources based on the consequences of hatred including materials related to the Holocaust
www.thehungersite.com: visit to site provides cup of food to needy community
www.avert.org: agency providing information and aid related to HIV and AIDS
