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Standard 1.1

     Students describe the rights and individual responsibilities of citizenship.

Ben's Guide to the United Government

Lots of information about community works and US symbols.

Kid's Space: For Kid's Only

This site has questions and answers to help kids protect themselves and handle emergencies. This site covers all types of accidents and how to take responsibility when it is needed.

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Standard 1.2

     Students compare and contrast the absolute and relative locations of people and places and describe the physical and human characteristics of places.

Creative Connection Project

Take virtual field trips all over the world. The virtual field trips could be set as pathfinders through the library.

Map Adventures

Lesson plans from the USGS about for viewing the earth from the increasing elevations using a park as an example. This is for primary students.

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Standard 1.3

     Students know and understand the symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States that provide continuity and a sense of community across time.

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Standard 1.4

     Students compare and contrast everyday life in different times and places around the world and recognize that some aspects of people, places, and things change over time and others stay the same.

When they Were Young: A photographic Retrospective of Children

The pictures in this exhibition recall the spirit, vulnerability, playfulness, unpredictability, restlessness, and dignity of children throughout generations and in diverse parts of the world.

Create Your Own Photo Essay

This is a neat site that presents photos of family members from the 1900-2005. Great photos to compare and contrast through time.

Herbert Hoover: Gram's Trunk

A story about a grandmother who keeps items as part of history. Includes activities, lessons, etc.

Children Long Ago

This unit of study is excellent with lesson plans, graphics, primary source stories, and handouts. Very well done. There is an equally good unit on "My History in School."

Joe and Edith's Farmhouse

This is a virtual museum of a 1920's bungalow in Utah. About 30 photos show all the rooms and furniture. The parlor has a description of a radio and the bath describes how hot water for the tub was related to the stove in the kitchen. There is brief text explaining the pictures.

Way Back: Technology of the 1900's

Learn about the first telephone operators, early race cars, and music video 1900 style at this PBS site.

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Standard 1.5

     Students describe the human characteristics of familiar places and the varied backgrounds of American citizens and resident.

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Standard 1.6

     Students understand basic economic concepts and the role of individual choice in a free-market economy.

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