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K.D. Markley Elementary School

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      Explorers

      Marking Period 1 Resources:  
      First Marking Period Social Studies Learning Guide 

      Explorers --

      Viking Way of Life

      - Learn all about the Viking Way of Life. 

      Zoom Explorers – 1700’s

       - Highlights from Cabot, Columbus and others.  Includes a map of their routes and activities (puzzles, maps, vocabulary, etc).

      Christopher Columbus: The First Voyage to the New World

        - Video Columbus’ voyage, the ships and some navigational information. (time: 11:22)

      Christopher Columbus Webquest

      - Visit to learn more about this time period. 

      The Age of Discovery - Early Voyages of Christopher Columbus

      - Video (time: 2:21)

      The Age of Discovery – Later Voyages of Christopher Columbus 

      - Video (time: 2:14)
      http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/namerica.shtml
      explorers of North America
      Maps --

      Maps of Early America -  1562-1812

       -  Maps  and descriptions of Early America

      Mr.Nussbaum.com – Interactive World Maps

       – Elementary Education resources - World Maps with descriptions

      Google Earth

      - Allows you to travel by satellites throughout the world to see everything from your home to the Grand Canyon.  Download and begin your journey! 

      Maps and Globes- A webquest to help you explore maps and globes in greater detail. 

      Timelines --

      Make a timeline

      - Print a worksheet to help you create a timeline of you life. 

      Interactive timeline

      - Check out an interactive timeline with information about the continents. 
      Marking Period 2 Resources: 
      Second Marking Period Social Studies Learning Guide - Part 1 
       
      Second Marking Period Social Studies Learning Guide - Part 2 
       

      The 13 Colonies--

      Colonial America – Mr. Nussbaum.com

        -  Maps, Regions, Trades, Historic Events, Make Your Own Map, Activities, American Revolution

      Child's Life in 13 Colonies

      - Three Parts:  Coming to America; Characteristics of the Colonies; Beliefs and Revolution - Click here to explore a child's life during the colonial times.

      A Webquest About Life in the Colonies

      -  Check out what people had while living in the colonies. 

      Daily Life in the Colonies

       - Identify components of colonial village life

      Colonial Villages

      - Check out what a colonial village looked like

      Colonial Passport

      - Travel through different websites to find out how people lived during the colonial times

      Jamestown

      - Learn about the first permanent residence in America

      Plymouth

      - Learn the reasons why the pilgrims came to America

      Characteristics of the 13 Original Colonies

      - This website provides a breakdown of each colonial region

      Colonial Webquest

      - Check out this webquest about the three colonial regions

      Marking Period 3 Resources:

      Third Marking Period Social Studies Learning Guide 

      Road to a Revolution --

      PBS: Road to Revolution

       - Events that led to the Revolutionary War; Interactive Quiz of events

      Mr. Nussbaum's American Revolution

      - Explore this interactive website to learn more about the American Revolution.

      Revolutionary War – Animated

      -  Battles of the Revolutionary War, animated with troop movement.

      Paul Revere

      - Learn more about Paul Revere and the role he played in the American Revolution. 

      Valley Forge National Park

      - Check out Valley Forge National Park's website. 

      Liberty Kids Fun and Games

      - Play some games that go along with the Liberty's Kids Videos. 

      Now and Then - See what life was like in the 18th century compared to what life is like today. 


      General History Resources: 

      America's Story from America's Library - The Library of Congress presents this website for helping students discover stories of America’s past.  Information provided on all social studies units.

      Mr. Nussbaum’s U.S. History Timeline --  U.S. History timeline with links to all events. Including events from the Colonization through the Revolutionary War.

      American Nation Online – Student resources for American History units.  Resources for students include quizzes, web resources, fill-in-the blank statements for content knowledge, primary sources (letters, petitions) and flashcards . (Pearson)

      US History Primary Sources- Provides links to primary sources from early American history.  

      School House Rocks - Click here for the School House Rocks lyrics.

      Smithsonian National Museum of American History - Provides a timeline of American History. 

      Time for Kids - Learn all about current events in America and throughout the world

      Brain Pop Junior - Explore this website to learn more about American History. 


       

       

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    Malvern, PA 19355

    Phone: (610) 644-1790

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