History And Social Studies

Page Updated June 2022 .

Annenberg Classroom: Resources for Excellent Civics Education This Annenberg Classroom site starts with a well-informed curriculum about the American Constitution and its amendments, and then links those topics to daily civics news, student discussions, and a host of other interactive, ever-developing current events-based education.

European History Videos on YouTube  In 50 tightly edited episodes hosted by novelist, vlogger, and podcaster John Green, viewers will learn about the big events, major players, and revolutionary ideas that shaped Europe (and the world) from 1450 to the present. Themes addressed in the series include commerce, cultural and intellectual currents, states and other institutions, identity, social organization, science and technology, and Europe's interactions with the rest of the world.

HistoryWorld One million words of history can seem a bit daunting, but not when it is divided into 300 narratives and 10,000 events. That's the basic format of the HistoryWorld site, which was created by Bamber Gascoigne. The narratives are all linked together, and visitors will find that the homepage rotates through different selections, including the history of painting and the history of Andean civilization, just to name a few. Visitors can click on the "Histories" link to view an alphabetical list of the subjects covered. Each narrative history contains a brief outline and a link to an interactive timeline, complete with additional links. Moving on, the site also offers a set of quizzes, which include a timer for a bit of extra drama.

Official Website Of The British Monarchy For educators teaching the past and present of the British monarchy - and for readers fascinated by the House of Windsor and its forebears - this site will provide hours of edifying reading and reams of resources. Tabs to explore include over a dozen pages dedicated to Queen Elizabeth, as well as many more focused on the rest of the Current Royal Family, The Royal Household, Charities and Patronages, and many others.

On this Day in History Find out what happened on any given day in history.

The Electoral College The Electoral College is a central - and controversial - part of the election process in the United States. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has created this informative and engaging website to help students and members of the general public better understand the history and modern day operation of the Electoral College.

The History Guide The purpose of The History Guide is to better prepare you for your history classes and to make your time in class more enjoyable and proficient.

The Top 100 Speeches of the Twentieth Century  Complete index to and partial database of the 100 most significant American political speeches of the 20th century, according to 137 leading scholars of American public address.