Apps for Social Sciences Classes
World History
HistoryMaps Pass the Past - Designed to help students pass the VA SOL tests in World History, US History and Virginia History. European Exploration – become the explorer, make choices which will lead your expedition into failure or success. Zeppelin Adventures – virtual visit to the past Newspapers – current editions of world papers, needs WiFi access HC: WWII Lite – produced by the History Channel HC: WWI Lite – produced by the History Channel Second WW Lite – game format based on real events and people Government and Economics Trivia Americana: Civics Challenge - tests players knowledge of American government Civics for Kids - designed for grades 3 and up, teaches students about the US government. governomics The Presidency Constitution |
American History
US History Today’s Doc – Documents from the National Archives Declaration of Independence Am Rev History - timeline The Revolution – interactive textbook HC: Am Rev Lite – produced by the History Channel Bull Run – virtual field trip to the battlefield with survivor accounts, maps, photographs, and interviews with historians Cedar Creek – virtual field trip to the battlefield with survivor accounts, maps, photographs, and interviews with historians Malvern Hill – virtual field trip to the battlefield with survivor accounts, maps, photographs, and interviews with historians Gettysburg – virtual field trip to the battlefield with survivor accounts, maps, photographs, and interviews with historians Fredericksburg – virtual field trip to the battlefield with survivor accounts, maps, photographs, and interviews with historians Chancellorsville – virtual field trip to the battlefield with survivor accounts, maps, photographs, and interviews with historians CWBattDef – game format based on real events and people HC: CW Lite – produced by the History Channel War of 1812 |