Communities Around the World
Internet Sources for Country Research
National Geographic Kids - Type your country name into the search box and check out the information about your country, organized by topics. (http://kids.nationalgeographic.com)
Time for Kids Around the World - Check out the additional information provided by TFK about their featured countries. Not every country is on the list, so check to see if yours is there. (www.timeforkids.com/around-the-world)
CIA World Fact-book - This website has every country - just search the list on the right hand side menu. The information is written for adults, so it may be challenging, but it's reliable info. (
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/)
Ducksters Geography - This website sorts countries by continent/region. It has a wide range of countries, with lots of facts and basic information. (www.ducksters.com/geography/)
World Book For Kids - A web-based encyclopedia and much more. This has various encyclopedia articles, a dictionary, an atlas, as well as game, science projects, and activities. You can also access Worldbook Student (middle school,) and World Book Advanced (high school/college.)
You need to use a login and password to access this site. Login: district75 Password: worldbook
(http://worldbookonline.com/kids/home)
Fun Facts for Kids: Countries - Check out the fun facts listed for a wide range of countries on this website from New Zealand. (www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries.html)
Students of the World - This non-profit website includes a lot of statistics and facts about a very large selection of countries. (www.studentsoftheworld.info/menu_infopays.html)
Kid's World Travel Guide - A small selection of 15 significant countries are featured on this website, which includes information about each country organized by topic. (www.kids-world-travel-guide.com)
Lonely Planet - This company publishes travel books for tourists. Search for travel information and background facts about your country. (www.lonelyplanet.com)
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Communities Around the World
Unit of Study
Australia
* Australia - Map and Info
* Australia - Australian Animal List
* Australia - Australian Animal Research
* Australia - Australian Animal Research 2
* Australia - Kangaroo Island
* Australia's Animals
* Australia - Great Barrier Reef background info
* Australia - Great Barrier Reef background info: Fast Facts
* Australia - Great Barrier Reef (interactive Chapter Book)
* Australia - Great Barrier Reef (Marine Life)
* Australia - Great Barrier Reef (Problems)
* Australia - Threats to Coral Reefs
* Australia - Great Barrier Reef
*Australia - The Outback Desert (Quick facts)
*Australia - The Outback Desert (Info)
* Australia - http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/royal-flying-doctor-service
* Australia - Royal Flying Doctor's Service
* Australia - School of the Air Video (radio lesson)
* Australia - School of the Air Video (RFDS connection)
*Australia - The Outback Desert (Education - School of the Air)
*Australia - The Outback Desert (Education - School of the Air - Australian Children)
*Australia - The Outback Desert (Australian kids in the Outback)
*Australia - An Outback Farm
Activities
Australia - Outback Tourism
*Australia - Trips to the Outback (Info)
*Australia - Uluru/Ayer's Rock (Official website from thh Australian Government)
*Australia - Uluru/Ayer's Rock (Fun Facts for kids)
*Australia - Uluru/Ayer's Rock (Fun Activities - definitely check this one out!)
*Australia - Uluru/Ayer's Rock (Free Activities)
*Australia - Uluru/Ayer's Rock (Kids encyclopedia)
*Australia - Uluru/Ayer's Rock (Facts and Research material)
*Australia - Uluru (video)
Coastal Region
* Sydney
* Sydney's stunning sights
* Brisbane and Queensland
* Melbourne and Victoria
* Sydney - Things to do
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China
China (background info 1) - Fast Facts
China (background info 2)
Natural Resources of the Earth (types of natural resources)
What are Natural Resources? (BrainPOP)
Nonrenewable and Renewable Energy Resources (diagram and article)
Natural Resources 1 (Map of China- fuels,power, minerals, and metals)
Natural Resources 2 (includes climate and land use in China)
40 Common Minerals and their uses
China elevation map
Endangered Animals in China
"Super Smog in China" (article on smog and pollution from 2013- TIME for Kids)
Map of Geographic Landforms in China
The Himalayas: Himalaya Facts
The Himalayas (Background information and history)
Himalayan Wildlife (Plants and Animals)
The Gobi Desert: Sands and Seasons
The Gobi Desert: Wildlife, Plants, and Culture
Animals in the Gobi Desert
Yangtze River (Facts)
Yangtze River (Map)
Yangtze Fast Facts
Yangtze River Wildlife
Three Gorges Dam (Facts)
Yellow (Huang He) River (Facts 1)
Yellow (Huang He) River (Facts 2)
Yellow (Huang He) River (Facts 3)
Yellow (Huang He) River (Report)
The Great Wall of China Powerpoint
The Great Wall of China (BrainPOP)
FYI Great Wall of China (BrainPOP)
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China (USA Today)
The Great Wall of China Virtual Tour
Build the Great Wall of China (quiz)
Chinese Zodiac (Link 1)
Chinese Zodiac (Link 2)
Chinese Zodiac Origin
Chinese Calendar (Zodiac)
Chinese New Year 2015
Food and Geography in China
History of Chinese Cooking/Chinese Food Ingredients/Cooking Methods
Types of Chinese Food (Map)
Beijing Cuisine
Sichuan Cuisine
Hunan Cuisine
Fujian Cuisine
Cantonese Cuisine
Agriculture in China
School in China
Day in the Life: China
Calligraphy
How to Use an Abacus
How to Add Using an Abacus
Abacus History
Inventions
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Egypt* Egypt - Mummies
* Egypt - Mummy Maker
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ARCHIVE 2008-2014
AMAZING SOCIAL STUDIES WEBSITE!
Communities Around the World Unit 1
(World Map and Online Dictionary)
www.eduplace.com/nycssp (for students)
Current Events http://www.earthcam.com/ See the world LIVE!
NEW Social Studies communities around the world
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/nyc/(teachers)
NEW www.eduplace.com/nycsst (for teachers)
NEW www.worldbookonline.com
username ID: district75
Password: worldbook
EGYPTIAN COMMUNITY
MUMMY MAKER
http://kids.discovery.com/fansites/tutenstein/mummymaker/mummymaker.html
SCHOLASTIC WEBSITES:
http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/egyptmummy.htm
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/mummy/
http://www.kingtutone.com/mummies/mummification/