Resources
Google Related (Relative Advantage Lesson)
How To embed and resize a Google Doc Refresher http://smallbusiness.chron.com/embed-resize-google-document-
Google Spreadsheets tutorial http://www.gcflearnfree.org/googlespreadsheets
How To embed and resize a Google Doc Refresher http://smallbusiness.chron.com/embed-resize-google-document-
Google Spreadsheets tutorial http://www.gcflearnfree.org/googlespreadsheets
Web Site Resources
How to place a site in an iframe http://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_iframe.asp
Create a talking avatar for your site https://www.sitepal.com/
How to place a site in an iframe http://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_iframe.asp
Create a talking avatar for your site https://www.sitepal.com/
https://imgflip.com/ Create animiated gifs from videos. Great for embedding in google apps products or G+
Social Studies Resources
This Google Document is crowd sourced. It has several different simulations for social studies classrooms. Not all of the resources are digital but the amount of information contained in the lessons is staggering.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cdO_6ueaucMpWHY-XLXRVxTEfCjZMI6H1DhsQ4m0vk0/edit
Primary Source Material
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/index.html This site has primary sources pertaining to slavery in America.
Hypermedia
Who were the Greeks 1/2 http://youtu.be/68P6aLRTin0 A two part documentary on Ancient Greece
Who were the Greeks 2/2 http://youtu.be/0wkAk_dFYJg
Video Library This is a collection of videos on topics pertaining to Ancient Greece
Greek Heroes Game An adventure game set in Ancient Greece.
Instructional Software
http://tutorial.teachtci.com/ This is a site that has many different options for students to drill and practice their social studies knowledge. http://www.studyblue.com/ This site is a greate resource for drill and practice with flashcards.
http://congressforkids.net/ The site has child centered content pertaining to American Government and the Constitution.
http://www.rmlearning.com/54136.htm This is a software suite that covers more than just social studies. The social studies portion of this package is aligned to standards. The package includes interactive content and quizzes to assess student progress.
https://www.icivics.org/games/we-the-jury In this simulation, students will have the opportunity to hear arguments, weigh evidence, deliberate in a jury, and come up with a verdict. Icivics.org was started by retired Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day’ Occonor.
http://www.oregontrail.com/hmh/site/oregontrail/home/arcade This is a simulation of a trek along the Oregon Trail. Student’s will be faced with various challenges along the trail. The simulation can give students a better understanding of what it was like for people who were traveling across the trail at that time.
https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right Students will play the role of a lawyer. Their job will be to determine whether or not a client’s rights have been violated.
http://www.mission-us.org/pages/landing-mission-2 Students can play the role of Lucy, a 14 year old slave who is searching for a path to freedom.
http://www.learningvillage.com/html/rZoombinis2002.html Students lead a group of fictional characters called Zombinis who must escape from an island and settle in a new locale.
Lessons involving spreadsheet software
http://www.forsythcountyschools.org/its/kadkins/timeline.htm This lesson uses spreadsheets to make a timeline.
http://www.middleschool.net/lesspln/ssFP/SocialStudies/ssSGPh.htm A lesson on diversity
http://eduscapes.com/sessions/ptools/data1.htm Creating Dtabases with Excel
http://mathforum.org/paths/measurement/pophunt.html Students conduct research and enter data into a spreadsheet
Web Integration Tools
Google Earth Interactive map software developed by Google
morguefile.com A repository of open source images
freepik.com A collection of images that are free to use as long as proper attribution is made.
ipiccy.com A slick photo editing web application
imgflip.com An easy to use web app that allows the user to create animated gifs
pixlr.com A powerful photo editing/drawing tool. Similar to photoshop but online and free.
Twiddla.com An online collaborative whiteboard
Pixabay.com Open source public domain images
Social Media Tools
Voicethread.com Create audio, video and text based presentations. Viewers can leave voice comments.
Edmodo (For this instructor’s lesson - any Learning Management System may be used in a similar manner)
Tackk.com A tool that allows users to publish content quickly and easily. Allows for commenting.
Twitter A microblogging social media platform
Mobile Learning
National Geographic World Atlas A great interactive atlas that makes the globe come alive with inforamtion.
Atlas for iPad A very good atlas application. It is not as robust as the one above but it may be easier to use.
Stack the Countries A game based learning app to teach students about world geography.
iLearn Oceans and Continents A free game based learning quiz style app that teaches students the continents and oceans.
iSpin Selector app A spinner app that is perfect for randomly choosing any option.
Whirly Globe - An interactive map app that can help students learn geography.
Geo Expert HD This interactive app provides students with an opportunity to play a game that quizzes them about nations from around the world.
Explain Everything An app that can be used to create videos, podcasts or narrated presentations to teach any topic.
Assistive Technology
Discovery Education Techbook An online resource that may be used o help students who need additional exposure to course content.
Makey Makey A control board that allows teachers to reprogram the keys on a keyboard to almost any surface.
Snap and Read This tool reads the screen fot students who may have a cognitive disability.
Attainment Talker A tactile graphic organizer that can be used to help students learn concepts and vocabulary.
Dragon Naturally Speaking Dictation software that can help students write who may have a cognitive or physical disability.
Thunder Screenreader The thunder screenreader is a free software package that will read the screen to those who are visually impaired.
FM Personal Solutions The Motiva Personal FM listening system will help reduce background noise and enable a student with hearing impairment hear the teacher’s instruction and classroom discussions.
Ignite Torch: Social Studies The online package delivers a multitude of offerings for social studies curriculum (perfect for At Risk Students).
Quia Quia is an online software package that allows teachers to create their own quizzes and games for use in the classroom.Gamestar Mechanic Gamestar Mechanic is a platform that allows students to make video games and begin understanding the basics of video game design.
Weebly.com Weebly is an online web authoring tool. The site allows students and teachers to create professional looking websites.
This Google Document is crowd sourced. It has several different simulations for social studies classrooms. Not all of the resources are digital but the amount of information contained in the lessons is staggering.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cdO_6ueaucMpWHY-XLXRVxTEfCjZMI6H1DhsQ4m0vk0/edit
Primary Source Material
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/index.html This site has primary sources pertaining to slavery in America.
Hypermedia
Who were the Greeks 1/2 http://youtu.be/68P6aLRTin0 A two part documentary on Ancient Greece
Who were the Greeks 2/2 http://youtu.be/0wkAk_dFYJg
Video Library This is a collection of videos on topics pertaining to Ancient Greece
Greek Heroes Game An adventure game set in Ancient Greece.
Instructional Software
http://tutorial.teachtci.com/ This is a site that has many different options for students to drill and practice their social studies knowledge. http://www.studyblue.com/ This site is a greate resource for drill and practice with flashcards.
http://congressforkids.net/ The site has child centered content pertaining to American Government and the Constitution.
http://www.rmlearning.com/54136.htm This is a software suite that covers more than just social studies. The social studies portion of this package is aligned to standards. The package includes interactive content and quizzes to assess student progress.
https://www.icivics.org/games/we-the-jury In this simulation, students will have the opportunity to hear arguments, weigh evidence, deliberate in a jury, and come up with a verdict. Icivics.org was started by retired Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day’ Occonor.
http://www.oregontrail.com/hmh/site/oregontrail/home/arcade This is a simulation of a trek along the Oregon Trail. Student’s will be faced with various challenges along the trail. The simulation can give students a better understanding of what it was like for people who were traveling across the trail at that time.
https://www.icivics.org/games/do-i-have-right Students will play the role of a lawyer. Their job will be to determine whether or not a client’s rights have been violated.
http://www.mission-us.org/pages/landing-mission-2 Students can play the role of Lucy, a 14 year old slave who is searching for a path to freedom.
http://www.learningvillage.com/html/rZoombinis2002.html Students lead a group of fictional characters called Zombinis who must escape from an island and settle in a new locale.
Lessons involving spreadsheet software
http://www.forsythcountyschools.org/its/kadkins/timeline.htm This lesson uses spreadsheets to make a timeline.
http://www.middleschool.net/lesspln/ssFP/SocialStudies/ssSGPh.htm A lesson on diversity
http://eduscapes.com/sessions/ptools/data1.htm Creating Dtabases with Excel
http://mathforum.org/paths/measurement/pophunt.html Students conduct research and enter data into a spreadsheet
Web Integration Tools
Google Earth Interactive map software developed by Google
morguefile.com A repository of open source images
freepik.com A collection of images that are free to use as long as proper attribution is made.
ipiccy.com A slick photo editing web application
imgflip.com An easy to use web app that allows the user to create animated gifs
pixlr.com A powerful photo editing/drawing tool. Similar to photoshop but online and free.
Twiddla.com An online collaborative whiteboard
Pixabay.com Open source public domain images
Social Media Tools
Voicethread.com Create audio, video and text based presentations. Viewers can leave voice comments.
Edmodo (For this instructor’s lesson - any Learning Management System may be used in a similar manner)
Tackk.com A tool that allows users to publish content quickly and easily. Allows for commenting.
Twitter A microblogging social media platform
Mobile Learning
National Geographic World Atlas A great interactive atlas that makes the globe come alive with inforamtion.
Atlas for iPad A very good atlas application. It is not as robust as the one above but it may be easier to use.
Stack the Countries A game based learning app to teach students about world geography.
iLearn Oceans and Continents A free game based learning quiz style app that teaches students the continents and oceans.
iSpin Selector app A spinner app that is perfect for randomly choosing any option.
Whirly Globe - An interactive map app that can help students learn geography.
Geo Expert HD This interactive app provides students with an opportunity to play a game that quizzes them about nations from around the world.
Explain Everything An app that can be used to create videos, podcasts or narrated presentations to teach any topic.
Assistive Technology
Discovery Education Techbook An online resource that may be used o help students who need additional exposure to course content.
Makey Makey A control board that allows teachers to reprogram the keys on a keyboard to almost any surface.
Snap and Read This tool reads the screen fot students who may have a cognitive disability.
Attainment Talker A tactile graphic organizer that can be used to help students learn concepts and vocabulary.
Dragon Naturally Speaking Dictation software that can help students write who may have a cognitive or physical disability.
Thunder Screenreader The thunder screenreader is a free software package that will read the screen to those who are visually impaired.
FM Personal Solutions The Motiva Personal FM listening system will help reduce background noise and enable a student with hearing impairment hear the teacher’s instruction and classroom discussions.
Ignite Torch: Social Studies The online package delivers a multitude of offerings for social studies curriculum (perfect for At Risk Students).
Quia Quia is an online software package that allows teachers to create their own quizzes and games for use in the classroom.Gamestar Mechanic Gamestar Mechanic is a platform that allows students to make video games and begin understanding the basics of video game design.
Weebly.com Weebly is an online web authoring tool. The site allows students and teachers to create professional looking websites.