Social+Studies

__PBS Kids "Don't Buy It"__ This site prepares young people to critically evaluate media messages and develop literacy skills. Students, ages 9-11, can complete activities focused on advertising and entertainment. []

__The History Place__ This site includes a historical photo and speech of the week. There is a comprehensive gallery of presidential protraits as well as audio of the presidents. A presentation on child labor in America from 1908 to 1912 includes a number of primary source photographs. []

__History Wired__ This site allows visitors to take a virtual tour of the Smithonian Institution's objects of interest. The interactive site map allows visitors to search by selecting dates on a timeline, by selecting a broad category, or by a keyword search. Information is presented as though offered in a real life tour with a Smithonian curator. []

__The History Channel__ Ths site provides access to images representing historical events and inviduals and offers many ideas for lessons and projects. []