Social Studies
ADVANCED WORLD STUDIES 6
Ancient Egypt and Hieroglyphics
How did hieroglyphics contribute to the advancement of the Egyptian civilization? Do you know how to write your name in hieroglyphics? How did this language develop over time?
In ancient Egypt, people of all walks of life worshiped many gods and goddesses. How did these deities come about? How did it impact the lives of Egyptians? Learn more about gods and goddesses within this interactive website.
ADVANCED WORLD STUDIES 7
HSTRY - Aztec, Inca, Maya (Adv. World Studies 7)
This site provides an interactive timeline for how the Aztec, Inca and Maya civilizations progressed. The timeline includes videos, images, and short descriptions about important cultural aspects of each civilization.
Advanced U.S. History 8
The Revolutionary War (U.S. History 8)
This interactive site allows students to trace key events that occurred before, during and after the Revolutionary War. This site uses maps and specific descriptions of battles, who was involved, who won and what the impact was for both sides.
Branches of Power Simulation (U.S. History 8)
Don't just learn about civics - PLAY civics! Pass new laws and argue new cases!
Mission US
Developed for use in middle and high school classrooms, Mission US engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive game and a set of curriculum materials that are aligned to National Standards and feature document-based activities. The game immerses players in rich, historical settings and then empowers them to make choices that illuminate how ordinary people experienced the past. The Educator's Guide provides a wealth of resources and activities for both teachers and students, including primary source documents that show the broader social, political, and economic context of events and perspectives featured in the game