Social Studies Resources
Early Settlements and Revolutionary War Edition
Colonial America
A Tour of Williamsburg
Colonial Jobs
http://www.history.org/kids/games/toolTrouble.cfm
Play these two games on the iPads to learn more early occupations. The first is about how bricks were made and the second is about the tools the blacksmith used in his forge.
Today in the 1770's
Interactive 13 Colonies Map
Students can click on each colony in the map to learn more about it including when it was founded, who moved there and why, and other historical information. It also include clickable points for five major cities.
Doing Research?
This is a great site for all information on what life was like during colonial times. If students are doing a presentation or project, this is the place to go for research. Another great site for research is http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/13coloniesdef.htm
@MrBettsClass
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%40mrbettsclass
Revolutionary War
Animated Maps
http://historyanimated.com/verynewhistorywaranimated/?page_id=295
The Road to Revolution
This interactive Q&A activity gives students a chance to make decisions that will either lead them to independence (with correct answers)... or not.
Brainpop
Brainpop actually has quite a few resources for the Revolutionary War. Not only videos with quizzes but games and other tools as well. This link will take you to the list of options available.
Mission US: From Crown to Colony
Great game to go along with the Rev War unit. Students can create a quick, random username and password and then go on the mission.
Ben Franklin Timeline
This is an interactive timeline of both facts and games that revolve around the life and achievements of Ben Franklin. Students pull the bar on the bottom to the right to see the events for each year.
Bill of Rights
Help to restore the Bill of Rights by navigating through the fictional town of Freeville to find the missing freedoms.