Social+Studies


 * Social Studies resources:**


 * Objective 3.G.1.Find absolute and relative locations of places within the local community and region.**

Walk Through the Continents: Mega maps Download and print simple blackline maps from all over the world.

__ Xpedition Atlas __ Hundreds of maps of the world made for printing and copying.

Reading a Map This website has an interactive map that teaches about contour maps how to use one.

__ People and Endangered Species __ This lesson provides students with an overview of some endangered species and of the ways that human activities contribute to species endangerment.

__ Balloon Globe __ These directions and a template from the Arthur TV show collection tell how to build a globe using a balloon.


 * Objective 3.G.1.2 Compare the human and physical characteristics of places**

__ Globalis: Human Impact 2002 __ This map shows the impact from the human society on the ecosystems of the world.

__ Force, Motion, & Primitive Technologies __ The prehistoric inhabitants of the Four Corners area used simple machines to help them make everyday tasks easier.

__ Windows to the Universe: Biomes and Ecosystems __ Learn about different biomes of the world, with three different readability levels, with similar plants, animals, and other living things that are adapted to the climate and other conditions.

EekoWorld Environment This PBS web site for children teachers about various environments: Tundra, Forest, Aquatic, Grasslands and Deserts.

__ Biomes from Thinkscience.org __ Check out this collection of links that define the different biomes/ecosystems in the world.


 * Objective 3.G.1.3 Exemplify how people adapt to, change and protect the environment to meet their needs**

__ Human Footprint: Where Does All the Stuff Go? __ Our human footprint doesn't end after we buy and consume things; the final impact occurs when we discard items and we Americans discard four-fifths of a ton of trash per person, per year.

__ AIRNow - Quality of Air Means Quality of Life __ Local Air Quality Conditions and Forecasts

Disappearing Night Sky How many stars are in the night sky? Find out why and how to increase the number of stars that we can see each night. (US Park Rangers site)


 * Objective 3.G.1.4 Explain how the movement of goods, people and ideas impact the community**


 * Objective 3.G.1.5 Summarize the elements (cultural, dempographic, economic, and geographic) that define regions, community, state, nation and world**