Social Studies
THE FLAGS OF AMERICA
http://www.fotw.net/flags/cbk-us.htmlAll of the state flags are here, along with their des-
criptions and statistics. Learn about each state and
then print out a coloring page for your own state.
CIVIL WAR PERSONAL JOURNAL:
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/hcarter/webquest.htmStudents have five roles to select from in order to re-
search lives and events during the Civil War. Research
will be conducted in teams, but each student is respon-
sible for creating a personal journal recording their
role, family lives, and circumstances before, during,
and after the Civil War.
EXAMINING ROOSEVELT'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/presidents/inaugural/32_fdr_1.htmlRoosevelt's first inaugural address on March 4th, 1933,
includes his famous statement that "... the only thing
we have to fear is fear itself". Have your students re-
search the conditions that Roosevelt was addressing at
the time of this speech, and then research his Presiden-
cy to see if he was successful at resolving those prob-
lems. Also consider analyzing the speech itself, both
to see if any of the issues are still relevant today,
and to recognize its lasting value as an important
speech.
National Geographic for Kids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/index.html
Geobee
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/
Supreme Court of the United States
http://www.supremecourtus.gov
The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and such number of Associate Justices as may be fixed by Congress. The number of Associate Justices is currently fixed at eight (28 U. S. C. §1). Power to nominate the Justices is vested in the President of the United States, and appointments are made with the advice and consent of the Senate. Article III, §1, of the Constitution further provides that “[t]he Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.”
The Supreme Court Historical Society
Dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the Supreme Court of the United States. Features a digital library of articles and books, legal and constitutional history, and a learning center area for teachers and students.
http://www.supremecourthistory.org
The Oyez Project
Multimedia database with abstracts of key constitutional cases, digital audio of oral arguments, history, recent news, and more.
http://www.oyez.org
Supreme Court: A Journey Through Time
This offering provides historical exploration of the United States' highest court. Presented by Court TV.
http://www.courttv.com/archive/multimedia/supremecourt/
Landmark Supreme Court Cases
This site was developed to provide teachers with a full range of resources and activities to support the teaching of landmark Supreme Court cases, helping students explore the key issues of each case.
http://www.landmarkcases.org
