Social Studies

• 1492: An Ongoing Exhibit - learn about America before European explorers arrived. Discover how the arrival of Columbus affected many different peoples and cultures.
• African American Directory - links to sites that celebrate African American history and art.
• African American History - the Detroit News challenges you to test your knowledge.
• African-American Mosaic - a resource guide for the study of black history and culture.
• African American Webliography, The - books, periodicals, discussion groups, indices and original texts focusing on the African American experience
• Anacostia Museum - dedicated to increasing awareness of the black experience.
• Aizu History Project, The - a history of Japan.
• American Indian Computer Art Project - cool art created by and relating to Native Americans.
• American Memory Home Page, The - Library of Congress digital archives of American culture and history.
• Arctic Studies Center - excellent information about the region, the people, the culture and more.
• Around The World In 80 Clicks - click on an area of interest and you'll receive vacation information, population statistics and more.
• Black History - explore Afro-American issues on the Web.
• Black History Month Calendar - notable events and birthdates of historical figures in African-American culture.
• Calendar Conversions - convert dates into corresponding days in different calendar systems.
• Celebration of Kwanzaa
• Culture Quest World Tour - take a tour of cultures around the world.
• Digital Trails - cowboy culture.
• Enlight'enment - the Islam Presentation Committee presents concepts, issues and articles.
• European Traditions and Festivals - learn about cultures all over Europe.
• Everything About Kwanzaa
• Folk Art and Craft Exchange: Seri Cultural Center - information and photos about the Seri culture.
• Heard Museum - this Phoenix, Arizona, museum has a whole bunch of Native American and Southwest material.
• Hollister Collection of Southwestern Native American Pottery
• Index of Native American Resources - lots of links to sites about Native American culture, history and arts.
• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - history of the Pueblo Indians, their culture and arts. Also includes tourism information.
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• IPC Services - a directory of classes, photos and community workshops to learn about the Islamic religion.
• Ile Ife - Arthur Hall Collection - non-profit organization dedicated to the arts and education in African and American cultures.
• Index of Native American Resources - lots of links to sites about Native American culture, history and arts.
• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - history of the Pueblo Indians, their culture and arts. Also includes tourism information.
• Kabalarian Philosophy - articles and information about the Kabala.
• Kid's Convention - kid approach to the U.S. Presidential elections with candidate profiles, a focus on issues and lots of great election and news links.
• Kids Zone - by Afro America - stories, games, and facts about Africa.
• King Chronology - timeline of U.S. civil rights leader's life.
• King's Washington Speech - Listen to parts of Martin Luther King's address in 1963.
• Kwanzaa - information from HarperCollins Children's Books.
• Kwanzaa Information Center - discover the principles, symbols and celebrations of this African holiday.
• Kwanzaa Welcome Page - learn about the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa and find out about the words, colors, and ritual of this holiday. Includes links to other resources.
• Latin American Network Information Center - discover the regional economy, government, culture, and travel spots. Or, read the local papers.
• League of Women Voters
• Miracle: A Chronology - story of a White Buffalo and its spiritual significance to Native Americans.
• NAACP Online - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest U.S. civil rights group.
• Native American Fine Art Movement, The: A Resource Guide
• NATO Press Releases - Updates on the activities of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
• National Museum of the American Indian - this site documents the life, languages, history, stories and art of Native Americans.
• Native American Art Mediums - browse through a photo gallery of arts and crafts.
• Native American Fine Art Movement, The: A Resource Guide
• Native American's Stop - take a crash course in Cherokee dialect.
• Negro Baseball Leagues - learn about their origans and history.
• Nisga'a: People of the Nass River - learn about this Canadian Indian tribe. Check out awesome photos of tribe members, their art, the landscape and tribal stories.
• Oklahoma Image Map-Native Americans - a resource for information on the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek and Seminole people.
• Oregon Trail Information Center - celebrates the famous path across America with images, historical notes and links to related sites.
• Palestine Times - a monthly newspaper with the latest Palestinian news.
• Palestinian National Authority - information on Palestinian culture, news, and government.
• Pawnee Images - part of an exhibit from the William Hammond Mathers museum. Learn about Native American social life, history and ecology.
• Pirates of the Caribbean - pirate lore, history, biographies, trivia and images.
• Pow Wow Dancing - check out photos of "Fancy Feather" and other Native American Indian dance styles, drumming and pow wow etiquette, and a calendar of North American pow wow events.
• Powwows - learn about Native American culture. Here you can find the current schedule of events in South Dakota.
• Project GeoSim - Visitors can download a variety of software that teaches population, migration and other concepts.
• Russia on the Web - site with "access to everything Russian." Links to Russian history sites, culture, art and economics.
• Social Studies Fake Out - Test your knowledge with this weekly question and answer game.
• South Dakota: A Guide to the Great Sioux Nation
• South Pole: A Virtual Tour
• Susan B. Anthony House Museum and National Landmark - lots of information on this pioneer of U.S. women's rights.
• THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
• U.S. Senate
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• Voices of Youth - Kids from all over speak out on world issues: over 3,000 messages from 81 countries.
• Watoto World - for children, parents and educators of African descent. Includes a magazine edited by an 8-year-old African-American girl.
• Wingspread: Art of the Southwest
• World Factbook: Gaza Strip
• World Factbook: West Bank
• World of the Vikings - runes, ships, museums, and more. Interact with other schools via the Viking Network.
• World Surfari - learn about the food, customs and history of people in other countries. Learn how to make an origami frog and how to say hello in Japanese.