To help 4th graders get a broader sense of the early Americas beyond our previous study of the Iroquois and Algonquians of the Eastern Woodlands area, here are some quick links about the Aztecs, Incas and Pueblos Nations. (Next up: website links for the European Explorers…there are more beyond Christopher Columbus!) KidsPast.com (Aztecs, Incas, and… [Read more…]
December 17, 2010 by Ms. Silberman
Build your own (online) longhouse! Make your own (virtual) wampum!
November 10, 2010 by Ms. Silberman
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northeast/iroquois/index.html http://bigorrin.org/iroquois_kids.htm http://www.crystalinks.com/iroquois.html http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/IroquoisVillage/ http://www.mhschool.com/ss/ca/images/img_g5u1_quiz_map_iroquois.jpg Mohawk: http://www.mohawknation.org/ Oneida: http://www.oneidaindiannation.com/ Cayuga: http://www.sctribe.com/ Onondaga: http://www.onondaganation.org/ Seneca: http://www.sni.org/ (not originally a member nation) Tuscarora: http://www.southernbandtuscarora.com/ NEWLY ADDED: http://www.iroquoisdemocracy.pdx.edu/html/activity4.htm/
October 11, 2008 by Mr. Rhys, The Media Spot
Hey all, As we’re working this year at transforming PS 130 into a 21st Century learning environment, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and the National Council for Social Studies have released a Framework for integrating 21st Century Skills into Social Studies Curricula. This is a great example of how 21st Century skills related to… [Read more…]
October 31, 2007 by Ms. Silberman
We are looking to become an affiliate with this program. The membership permits us to have historians as speakers, essay contest participation and starting a history club at our school. In addition connection to other schools and Teachers to discuss history topics. Go online and check the website: www.gilderlehrman.org. Looking into the future, there is… [Read more…]
October 31, 2007 by Ms. Pinnock
Attention Teachers: There are videos available for Social Studies (History, Government, Politics, etc..) This site allows teachers to add video materials to all their class resource lists. This is a TRIAL PERIOD! This is only for FREE during the FALL. You have to sign up at www.hotchalk.com. This information is from NBC news archives. Ms.… [Read more…]
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January 24, 2011 by Ms. Silberman
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