Social Studies Help

Janesville and Rock County Information

• Local History Resources @ Hedberg
• Local History Database

Wisconsin Information

• Wistravel.com
  Map of Wisconsin & Information on Wisconsin Cities & Counties
• Wisconsin State Map Collection
• Wisconsin (Internet Public Library Kidspace)
• Wisconsin: ECB Surf Report - Education Communications Board
• Wisconsin Electronic Reader - UW General Library System & State Historical Society
• Wisconsin Historical Society
• Wisconsin Native Americans Tribes
• Wisconsin State Symbols

Other Social Studies Topics

American History and Government

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
  Learn about our government and how it works
• America's Library
  Visit this Library of Congress site to learn about American history and famous American

Geography

• World Atlas
  Find geography facts, maps, flags, and other information for countries around the world
• State and Capital Flashcards
  Use this online game to learn the states and their capitals.

People

• Biography Resource Center
• Distinguished Women of Past and Present
• Biography.com
• First Ladies of the United States
• Presidents of the United States - White house
• Presidents of the United States - Internet Public Library

World History

• Ancient Egypt for Kids
  The history, art, architecture, food and clothing of the Ancient Egypt.
• Mysteries of Egypt - Egyptian Civilization
  Learn about Egyptian Civilization and King Tutankhamun in this online exhibition from the Canadian Museum of Civilizations.
• National Geographic - Explore the Pyramids
  Explore facts, photos and diagrams about the pyramids.
• The Middle Ages
  Learn what it was really like to live in the Middle Ages.
• Middle Ages for Kids
  Learn about the history, art, architecture, food and clothing.

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