Social Science Resources

History-Social Science Information Resources

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American Government	California Information	History-- General
Social, Economic & Political Parties	U.S. History	World History

Here are two especially good History-Social Science resources:
American Memory at the Library of Congress | Search for Government News via U.S. Google

American Government American Government The White House, The U.S. Senate, The U.S. House of Representatives, plus lots of other information related to these and similar organizations.
United States History 20th Century History By the Decades Information resources of many different types on the history of the 20th Century, with information organized according to the each of the decades. 1860 Through the 1890s The Civil War dominates the middle of the Nineteenth Century. The remainder of the century is concerned with major events such as: Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, Immigration, Westward Expansion and other great challenges. 1800 Through 1860 After the Revolution and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution we fought another war with England (1812), and one with Mexico (1846-48). Lewis & Clark and others explored the West, Gold was discovered in California, and the population moved westward. From the Discovery Through the 1790s From Columbus to the American Revolution, plus The U.S. Constitution, the documents, the ideas, and the people that affected The Rise of Democratic Ideas. Current & Past Research Assignment Resources Ms. Bruchler's "Gilded Age" Assignment Resources Ms. Bruchler's Civil War Research Assignment Information on six research tasks related to the American Civil War are available here. Mr. Girt's: Major Battles of World War II Ms. Hahn's Olympics Research Project Resources for a project focusing on the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics. Mr. Holterhaus' Macro World Country Research Project Find information and maps for countries of the world. Mrs. Larson's Genocide Assignment Information Resources Mr. Ward's CHW Marriage Exhibition: Compatibility Tests Mrs. Larson's Progressive Era DBQ C.H. West: Around the World In 20 Days Tsunami Research Project, January 2005 Two Stories: 100 Years Apart (A West Research Project) The American Justice System (An ACT Research Project) Mr. Ward's "Labor Unions Fight for their Rights" Assignment Resources Chico High West-- Around the World Project Ms. White's Presidents Project Resources Ms. White/Mrs. Hampton' World War I Assignment Mr. Ward's Assignment on Native Americans Mr. Holterhaus' Nobel Prize Winner Project Mrs. Larson's Time Capsule Museum: Selected Resources Information resources with overviews of U.S. historical periods are gathered here for this assignment. Mrs. Larson's World War One Assignment The seven different roles for Mrs. Larson's WWI assignment are linked from this page. Mrs. Larson's 1930's 20,000 Word Essay Assignment This page links to resources on the tremendous toll the Great Depression took on our nation was captured in an unprecedented way through the talents of photographers, artists, cartoonists, writers, poets, songwriters, musicians, and filmmakers. Bridging the 19th and 20th Centuries A special collection of links for Ms. White/Mrs. Hampton's U.S. History class. The World and War: 100 Years of U.S. at War A set of resources created for Mr. Christopher's U.S. History unit on wars since the Spanish American War. Supper Table Politics: Goldmann-Dolan 19th Century Resources Go back to the top of the page.
Social, Economic and Political Information Economics It has been said: "The business of America is Business". These resources explain why this may be true. Stock market, businesses, trade, patents, and more business related information. Human Rights Resources Information and organizations which are concerned with human rights, cultural differences (and similarities), and ethnic groups of the world. Immigration Resources Immigration has been a major issue since the founding of the U.S., and these links try to help understand those related issues. Politics, Elections and Political Parties Links to and political parties, elections, election campaigns, candidates, political cartoons and related issues. Psychology Resources Many links to the study of The Human Mind. Prepared especially for Mr. Christopher's classes. Social-Statistical Data Statistical information relating to people, issues and concerns of the American People. Career Resources For Those With A History Major Are you thinking about a degree in History, but concerned about job possibilities? This page will link you to information that will show many exciting possibilities. Go back to the top of the page.
California Information California History, Government, and Culture Information resources related to the history and culture of the "Golden State". Go back to the top of the page.
General History and Social Science Resources Biography Resources If you need information on people's lives, here is the place to look! Country Information and International Relations Information about countries, their geography, people, politics, travel and tourism, and lots more! Go directly to special sections on: Current Wars and Conflicts International Relations Travel Guides Geography How many ways can you see a country? This page offers many maps and related resources! Primary Sources Documents-- diaries, letters, drawings, and memoirs-- created by those who participated in or witnessed the events of the past tell us something that even the best-written article or book cannot convey. The use of primary sources exposes you to important historical concepts, and engages your higher order thought processes of analysis, evaluation and problem solving. Philosophy and Religion Organized ways of understanding reality, and the organizations that facilitate relationships between people and their god. Political and Editorial Cartoons In U.S. History Through most of our country's history people have been influenced by political and editorial cartoons. This section offers a collection of information resources that explain and illustrate this art form. Go back to the top of the page.
World History Mrs. Larson's World War One Links BBC World War One Page World War One Research and Computer Simulation Ms. Larson's Post-WWII Wars, Interventions and Police Actions The focus of the collection of information resources here is on the period of time after WWII. Mr. Ward's Assignment on Latin America Industrialization: A Good, Bad, & Ugly Revolution UNICEF Voices of Youth Child Labor Quiz Mrs. Larson's library activity is linked here! Ages of Empires Many information resources have been made available here for Mr. Girt's assignment following empires from between 400 A.D. to 160 AD. Travers-Larson Iraq Resources A special collection of information resources that help answer questions related to Mrs. Travers' Iraq assignment. Africa: Helping Hands Links to the events, people and information related to the countries of Africa. This page was created to support the research of Ms. Travers' class project: Helping Hands. General World History Resources Historical Atlases (maps), Castles, and general places to start a study of World History. Ancient History: General Resources Mayan Studies, The Ancient World of Rome and Greece, plus Asia and the other major cultures. Ancient History: Greek History and Culture Resources These links have been selected to use with the CHS English Department's curriculum for the Greek drama, Oedipus Rex, and provide a great deal of information about Ancient Greece. China: The U.S. & Modern China Links to a variety of resources centering upon issues of 20th Century China, especially those which affect its trade relationship with the U.S. China: Tibet & China Issues Links to a variety of resources covering the basic issues between China and Tibet. Includes links to photos of Tibet, Tibetan history, and a section on Tibetan Mandalas. Colonialism and Imperialism Links to information and issues related to the colonization of countries by the European Powers from the Age of Exploration onward. Contemporary World History Project (Ms. Travers) Special links to selected information about countries that are rated and examined in six critical global issues (Human Rights, Environment, and International Economics). Fascism and Totalitarianism Resources Fascism and totalitarianism were political beliefs and movements which swept certain regions of the world through much of the 20th Century. Wars and disputes were the result. This page offers a collection of resources (including many primary sources) for the study of these topics. India and South Asia Resources Lots of information from and about India and countries of Southeast Asia: Newspapers and magazines, pictures, travel and tourism, and much, much more. Industrial Revolution Resources Look here for links about the Industrial Revolution, the events, issues and people who were participants in this period of world history. Middle East Issues The Middle East (Israel and the Arabic countries of North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean) has been an area of difficulty for thousands of years. These links help understand the current situation, and a bit of the past as well. Mayan and Pre-Columbian Resources Mayan Studies, The Ancient World of Rome and Greece, plus Asia and the other major cultures. Pre-Columbian and Mayan Civilizations The culture of the area known as the Americas, before the visits of Columbus and those who followed his explorations, is examined in these links. The Renaissance Links to selected Renaissance information resources, designed for Mr. Yerman's World History class. Russia and the Russian Revolution Links to the events, people and information related to Russia and the Russian Revolution. World War II, including The Holocaust Collection of links to various selected Web sites related to World War II. Go back to the top of the page.

Today In History and the Today In History Archives
From the U.S. Library of Congress, each day the Library of Congress offers interesting information, images, sounds-- a presentation of historic facts highlighted by items from the American Memory: Historical Collections of the National Digital Library, full text collections of primary resources (books, pamphlets, photographs, music, films, and much more!).

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