Social+Studies+Resources

=**Talking History**= =[|**http://www.talkinghistory.org/**]= "Talking History, based at the University at Albany, State University of New York, is a production, distribution, and instructional center for all forms of "aural" history. Our mission is to provide teachers, students, researchers and the general public with as broad and outstanding a collection of audio documentaries, speeches, debates, oral histories, conference sessions, commentaries, archival audio sources, and other aural history resources as is available anywhere." =**World Clock**= =[|**http://www.poodwaddle.com/clocks/worldclock**]= Nice world clock widget/applet that includes world time, population, death, illness, environment, energy, US crimes, food and more

[|**http://microsites.jfklibrary.org/presidentsdesk**]
Explore the President's desk. Object that shine are interactive. Click on a highlighted object to learn more about its significance and the United States' 35th President

=Photo Timelines -LIFE= = [] = A Timeline tells a story — of a major historical event, of last night's big game, of your life — in an exciting visual way, using pictures taken by the world's top photographers.

=** How to Teach with Google Earth **= = [] = = Google Fast Flip = = [] = A good way to flip through the front pages of newspapers

=** Primary Source Materials and Document Based Questions **= = [] =

=iCivics - Democracy Lab= =[]= iCivics is a web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy. iCivics is the vision of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who is concerned that students are not getting the information and tools they need for civic participation, and that civics teachers need better materials and support.

= 100 Incredible & Educational Virtual Tours You Don’t Want to Miss = = [] =