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2006
In the US alone, there are 12 million illegal immigrants with numbers increasing daily. But what is the cause of illegal immigration and why does it persist as a global issue? Why do millions persist in achieving forbidden access to a country that has open the door to legal immigration?
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2004
The story of five Wild West outlaws and the coins, currency, and other goods they stole between 1850 and 1900.
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2003
We would like to share some of the historical events, individual accomplishments, symbols, music and some powerful words that carry on the patriotism of our country, the United States of America.
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2003
Our goal in this project is to create a web site that will help the second graders in our school learn about the history of Elk River as they study it. We hoped to make it more exciting and real for them with lots of pictures and stories.
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2002
This website is about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and 100th Battalion, a group of Japanese Americans who fought for their country, even though they were discriminated, and put into internment camps. We relate those events to prejudice of today.
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Finalist
2000
The Misouri River Project is about the Missouri River, its history, Lewis and Clark, steamboats, wildlife, and our own experiment concerning its flow rate. The project presents information, challenges the user to a treasure hunt, provides quizzes to test the user's knowledge and allow some fun through some crazy madlib generators.
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Winner
1999
We produced this page to help other elementary students at both our school and other schools learn all about westward expansion and the Pioneers in the 1800s. Our web page provides information about early American Pioneers who traveled to the frontiers. It gives detailed information about 1) who the pioneers were, 2) why they traveled to the frontiers, 3) where they traveled to, 4) some of the trails they used, 5) the transportation they used, 6) the supplies and utensils they took with them on their journey,7) the wagon train and its wagon master, scout, and captain, 8) the adventures the pioneers had on the trails, and 9) their lives at their new homes. The page also has activities including, recipes, pioneer music, and projects other students can make. We have included interactive quizzes about the covered wagon and pioneer music. In addition the page provides a list of children's books about pioneers and a detailed description of the book _Rebecca of Blossom Prairie_ along with an interview of the author. It is our hope that any student who reads this page can learn more about pioneer life and become interested in reading stories about them.
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Winner
1999
Our site is all about a little-known place called Fort Ross, It was the farthest southern outpost of the Russian Empire, and it was in present-day California. We want to tell you about the people who lived there and about what they did there. Some of the things they did were: making baskets, pottery, marching,and hunting sea otters. We hope that other students will learn a lot about this unusual part of California's history.
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Winner
1998
The entry "Roanoke - a Mystery in History provided students with a familiarity and better understanding of the Renaissance time period, focusing on people, places and chronological happenings in the early settlement of Roanoke.. The settling of Roanoke and its fate are described. The mysterious disappearance of the lost colony leave students with questions to ponder further.
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Winner
1997
For anyone interested in American history, this is a great resource covering the American Revolution. An illustrated tour of Valley Forge and Washington's Crossing provides pictures and explanations of these famous places. The extensive document collection includes speeches, letters, and other important papers of the times. The biographical section has an extensive list of key historical figures and the Forum is an area to post questions. Also, the site's games make learning fun.
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Winner
1997
From the first Native Alaskan women to today's female mushers in the Iditarod dog sled race, the story of women in Alaska is fascinating. Fully searchable, this site tells their stories using maps and pictures, biographies, trivia, and a time line. Important events in Alaskan history such as the Gold Rush and the origin of the Iditarod are covered, and you can try activities, crafts, and recipes (including "Ground Fillet of Moose").
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Winner
1996
Although there are two sites on the historical region of Caminos Reales Highway, this one is for younger children. Explore a cave and look for forgotten treasure. Learn about wildlife, plants, Indians, and missions along the highway route. There are several mysteries for you to solve at this site, which one should you try first?
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Winner
1996
In 1940, Booker T. Washington became the first black American to be pictured on a U.S. postage stamp. Since then, many other black Americans have been so honored. There is a complete listing of those stamps illustrated at this excellent site. From Percy Lavon Julian, a scientist in the field of medical research, to the band leader Count Basie, you'll find the biographies of a number of these outstanding Americans.
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2009
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be President of the United States? Find out how Barack Obama became President. Also, our website explores tough topics that the president must tackle such as Education, Immigration, the Environment, the Economy, and the Military.
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2009
The American Presidents
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2007
This website is designed to teach people between the ages of twelve and nineteen about the traditions, lifestyles, and culture of the nineteen fifties. It encompasses items from music and dance, to fashions and fads of the era.
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2007
Garrison-Jones Elementary was built on land owned by the Garrison and Jones families. This is a history of the Garrison-Jones families and Pinellas County, Florida.
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2007
The website is about the Revolutionary war. It is about the people, the battles, the leaders, and other aspects of the Revolutionary war
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2007
For better or worse the United States is a political and economic leader, serves as a role model for some nations, and extends remarkable influence in the global community. Our site examines and questions this status by providing information and dispelling some myths of various social and economic policies.
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2006
The purpose of our project was to inform you about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Southeastern coast of the United States. It has imformation about the devastation to reconstruction and even the economic effects of the hurricane.
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2006
Our project documents oral histories our team obtained from senior citizens in our community. We discovered their memories have a connection to nationl and world history. We show how facts and folklore are related. We hope to role model the importance of learning from the elderly and how authentic research makes learning personal and fun.
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2006
Our website is all about letting your mind discover new and amazing facts about different places in the world. It is designed to show young people some of the differences between countries e.g. China and America.
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2004
We found South Dakota interesting because it is our homeland and has beautiful wildlife. In south Dakota we have many historical places such as Bear Butte, Crazy Horse, Deadwood, Fort Meade, Mount Rushmore, and Sturgis. We chose western South Dakota because we thought some students might like information about these places. These are true facts.
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2004
This website includes facts, information, activities and links about the 50 states. It is intended to assist students who are working on state projects to find the information they need to complete their assignment easier and more efficiently. It also includes resources for teachers to access to help them in preparing lesson plans and activities.
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2004
This site will provide knowledge of Georgia's Barrier Islands including the physical development of land, animals, and plants. The visitor to the site will leave with an understanding of the islands' environnment and the need to preserve this environnment from development.
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2004
A history of Alcohol Prohibition in America. This site explores why National Prohibition failed and various topics involved in the "Noble Experiment", including the origins, crime, other effects, and media.
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2003
The American Flag has gone through many changes since the days of General George Washington, who later became the President of the United States. Our flag went through different changes as our country went through wars and the developments of a new nation. Visit our site to learn about the history and meaning of the American Flag.
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2003
Welcome to our web site on "American Symbols". This site shows some of the symbols that represent freedom in our country and the home of the brave. We hope you enjoy our site and hope this information helps you.
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2003
Visit this site for a wealth of information about the history of American conflicts and wars.
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2003
This site has lots of information about the history of Colorado and much much more.
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2003
This site is full of information on every state in the United States.
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2003
Enter this site to learn about Dry Creek, Louisiana.
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2003
The reason we chose these "Eight States" is because we like them a lot, or we've been there a lot and know some of the information about them.
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2003
Our goal in this project is to create a web site that will help the second graders in our school learn about the history of Elk River as they study it. We hoped to make it more exciting and real for them with lots of pictures and stories.
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2003
In the 1920's there were many different kinds of styles. Probably the most famous people were the flappers. They had great styles and they also had their own anthem! You can go further on through the web page to see the rest of the group like the women, men, flappers, and the rest of the clothes that people wore in the 1920's.
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2003
This website will include information about the history of hot Springs and the interesting characters who lived and visited.
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2003
Enter this site to learn about Lagniappe, Louisiana.
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2003
Enter this site to learn about the many different festivals that are held in Louisiana.
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2003
You will learn about the history, sporting opportunities, agriculture, schools, government, geography, wildlife, and other interesting facts. A variety of activities are used to help visitors understand our community, and share their thoughts with us. Our ultimate goal is to entice those who visit our web site to also visit our community!
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2003
Our web site on Out of the Dust is entertaining and there are many different topics to learn about. In our web site we have recipes, reports, and activities such as crossword puzzles of the characters and general things. There are also quizzes which include educational questions from the book. We hope you have fun!
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2003
Enter this site to learn about the many patriotic tourist sites to visit in the United States.
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2003
Come and visit the magnificent seven wonders of the United States of America. They are Garden of the Gods, Grand Canyon, Mammoth Cave, Natural Bridge, Niagara Falls, Yellowstone National Park, and Yosemite Valley. Each wonder has general information and cool facts about it.
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2003
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2002
The site features information about US history presented through Flash and Html.
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2002
Our team site is about the Branches of the Military. The branches are The Navy, The Air Force, The Army, and The Marines. Our pages have facts about each topic. At the end of our website we have a quiz to test your knowledge.
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2002
Our website tells the history of Chicago from the late 1600s to today. We have reports on Jean DuSable, Fort Dearborn, the Great Chicago Fire, the Worlds Fairs of 1893 and 1933, Chicago sports, fun and games for you to try, and much more!
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2002
Our web site is about the Regions of Texas. The users will learn about the Regions of Texas rural areas, climate, major cities. They will see many different pictures. If you click on a Region of Texas it will show you info about it.
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2002
Visit our site and learn about the fabulous French Quarter. Click on landmarks and learn about their history. Have a blast and enjoy New Orleans, a favorite tourist spot. Play games and test your knowledge.
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2002
This site is designed to teach people about Fort Mose, the first sanctioned city for free blacks in America.
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2002
This site has information on the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Mt. St. Helen's eruption, Hurricane Hugo, and the Hindenburg disasters. We have also included an interactive quiz.
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2002
The Oregon Trail was a difficult and strenuous pathway that pioneers used to travel west. On this site we would like to be your guide through the trail's best known landmarks, forts, hardships, sights and sounds.
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2002
Visit our web site and learn about six different plantations of southeastern Lousisiana. Find out about the lives of slaves and the people in the big house. When you're finished, test your knowledge and play our fun games.
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2002
We are honored to design a web site about September 11, 2001. Each on our team did research on different subjects. Then we combined the research in the web site. We included featured links, graphics, sounds and photos taken on and after Sept. 11.
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2002
We created a museum showing how kids felt about the events of September 11th. We interviewed children, teachers and important people. We interviewed kids from a school directly affected by the tragedy. We have many pictures from that school as well.
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2002
Our site describes the life of slaves from the day they left Africa through the day they were freed. We describe the African-American roots, slave trade and life, rebellions, laws, civil war and important people who helped end slavery.
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2002
We made a webpage that would teach students in grades K-5 about our country. We drew maps and added images of state birds, trees, flags, and flowers. We also added information about interesting people and places. We hope you enjoy it.
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2002
The United States has many landmarks across its great country. We chose to research a few landmarks across the fifty states. These landmarks are Mount Rushmore, Empire State Building, Washington D.C. and the Grand Canyon.
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2002
Throughout the 1960's many events happened that would alter the course of the century & forever change future generations. Events of the 60's include the advent of personal computers, the assassination of President Kennedy, the British Invasion, & many others. Through the use of our website you can learn about the most influencial decade of the 1900's.
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2002
This website is about the 70's. It has the events, fashion and bads, entertainment, and music of the 70's. It has some fun games and neat pictures. It is really a fun and educational site!
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2002
This website is about the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine. The website has a history section and gives the reader a glimpse of some of the many places that may be visited in the marvelous city.
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2002
Our ThinkQuest, "Unforgettable Symbols of the United States of America" shows some of the people, places, documents, memorials, holidays, and emblems that make our country unique. We have included some games and puzzles for fun!
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2002
The United States has many symbols that represent freedom, courage, bravery, our country and independence. We have an interactive game to test your "symbol knowledge". I hope you enjoy learning about the history of these symbols
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2001
This web site is extremely colorful and interactive. It is a virtual three dimensional museum of three of America's most important armed conflicts.
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2001
This entry, the Arizona Adventurers, will give you an introductory tour of the wonderful state of Arizona. This tour will take you through the three regions of Arizona; the plateau, mountain and desert region, focusing on the history, cities, different cultures, and points of interest. This entry will give particpants an opportunity to travel through the state, learn fun facts about the state, and find the first governor's tomb!
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2001
Our entry is about Kansas City. It tells about Kansas City's history and present, about the famous people who have walked our streets and about the many places to visit.
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2001
When people hear the name Las Vegas, they think we all live in hotels and gamble. But it's not like that. Vegas means more than lights and glamour. the other side is about beautiful canyons, mysterious places, and treacherous nature. Our website is for teaching people the interesting and unknown facts about Las Vegas. Come with us on a learning adventure about our city.
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2001
The Islanders website includes many different aspects of a very historical, popular and family- oriented river community in Northern New York. The information involved includes Lighthouses on the Seaway Trail, Products and Resources from our area, History, Fun and Adventure in our area, Boating on the St. Lawrence River and Trivia. Read our pages and check out your interest and comprehension on our "Trivia" page.
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2001
This website was created to be used as a point of reference when doing a school assignment, project or just learning about Kansas. As noted on the sidebar, several interesting and important topics have been included about our state.
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2001
Kentucky Argonauts is a web site about the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was created in order to share information and interesting facts about the state.
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2001
Uncover the Mystery of History is a review of the 20th century. We focused on the entertainment, major events, fads and fashions, inventions, and sports heroes of each decade. The objective of our website is to teach information about the past century through a hands-on source. We integrated graphics relevant to each decade that are attractive to the eye. We wanted to make learning information on the past century, unique, interesting, and fun. Children can also assess themselves with activities and quizzes through our site.
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2001
Our website is about New England states. There are six states that we covered: Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. We have a lot of information about each state including capitals, flags, wildlife and more. We also have games that see how much you learn about the states.
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2001
Our Great 50 States provides basic information about each of the 50 states wiht emphasis on state flower, motto, bird, and trees.
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2001
Lines In The Sand is a website designed to tell the stories of those who have crossed the border between the United States and Mexico. The site also includes a brief history and geography of the area as well as links to photo galleries.
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2001
Welcome to our page! We like the Zoo and we like our city. We hope that you will come to visit Salisbury, Maryland after reading about our zoo, our school, and our town!
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2001
Texas Twister's Connection to Texas is a resource for kids to find interesting and informative websites about the State of Texas. There are also several fun quizzes made by the team members that will test your knowledge about the State of Texas.
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2001
This site is a look at the period after the Civil War in the United States. It describes the rise of big business, the reasons for the success of these businesses, and describes the people responsible for the growth of these industries.
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2001
All abord "The Train Called The City of New Orlans". We researched the Food, History, Rooms, Routes, and the crash of 1999. You will learn about a famous train that is very old. Hurry before it leaves the station!
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Finalist
2001
The project that the LP3 team decided to do was a State Facts Page. Our site is made up of 107 separate web pages, with 240 pictures, 119 music files, and 4 movies. On this site, the user can learn facts about each state by clicking on an interactive map of the United States. When the mouse pointer passes over the image of the state on the map, the full state name pops up and the user has the option of clicking on that state. When the user clicks on a state, they are taken to a separate page containing information about that state. The information includes the date the state joined the union, the state bird and flower, the current time in that time zone, an animated version of the state flag and a midi version of the state song. There are also pages for the entire United States and its territories, such as Puerto Rico. Then the user may engage in several interactive activities such as State Hangman, a state facts trivia game, an interactive puzzle of the Statue of Liberty and two state word searches. The user also has the option of e-mailing the team or using the guest book in order to share stories and/or opinions about their respective states. We believe that the educational value of this site is clearly to educate the user about the fifty United States and territories, their various facts, and to provide enough interactive edutainment to warrant a return visit.
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2001
Wisconsin Outdoors is a website that provides visitors with a view of Wisconsin and its people. It provides the visitors with activities and wildlife from the State of Wisconsin.
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2000
As the world bid farewell to the 1910's, it was introduced to a decade that would be unlike any other. Separating two world wars, the 1920's followed events such as the sinking of the Titanic (1912), the invention of stainless steel (1913), and the completion of the Panama Canal (1914). The Roaring Twenties would have their own share of excitement and wonder as well - the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, penicillin was discovered, and the Sultan of Swat hit 60 home runs. These events were and still are significant, but they reflect only a small portion of the full story.
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2000
Our Thinkquest entry is on America's Wars. We developed a site that helps others learn about history and the wars Americans have fought and died in. We are asking students throughout this country to develop pages on the wars and e-mail them to our coach. We would like to add them to our site. There were three members on our team, and each student picked one war to develop more fully. There is a page of statistics on the other wars.
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2000
This site is about the US presidents. It includes biographical information on each of the presidents as well as information on a few first ladies, a page on presidential elections and campaigns, a page of activities, and a collection of links.
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2000
Our web site briefly summarizes the major events in each decade throughout the 20th century. Instead of writing long paragraphs, we try to make the learning process enjoyable and simple by using all kinds of multimedia.
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2000
Our website is about the Cherokee Indians. We have put information on history as well as the present time. We have information on the Cherokee Rose, Sequoayah, the syllabary, wars, the Green Corn Ceremony, the Booger Ceremony, Trail of Tears and a game room. We have many graphics as well as a spinning tomahawk.
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2000
Inside our web site for the Think Quest Junior competition, we have decided to base our web site about past and present comparison, prejudice, friendship, and history. We would like to start at the American Revolution, and focus on the JOHNNY TREMAIN text by Esther Forbes, flashing forward to present times. Our group would like to have as much educational support and quality as possible, so there is not much irrelevant information. We will try to be original and creative. Our web site will have many opportunities for users to participate in places like our message boards, guest books, and through email. We plan to include ideas on clothes, religion, animals, books, recipes, sound clips, games, and toys. We believe this web site has the potential to enlighten many young and old, motivated citizens of cyberspace.
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2000
Our entry is entitled Crusin The USA. On our home page we have a map of the United States. You can click on any of the 50 states and youll go to another page to learn facts about that state, including the state bird, flower, animal, tree, nickname, population (as of 1990), the land area, and the total area of each state. We also include special information (famous people and places). Our site also has games and an interactive photo album. The games are a word search and a 50 States Trivia Game. The photo album is interactive because we invite people to send us photos from around the United States. We will scan them in and put them into our virtual photo
album. We also have a guestbook so people can comment on our page and suggest how to make it better.
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2000
Our web site will vividly depict numerous aspects of the American Revolution from various different perspectives. Not only will we enlighten students on the American Revolution, but we shall also approach other historical events that occurred in the 1600s, 1700s, 1800s, and we will connect those wih the present: 2000 and beyond.
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2000
The goals of our website are to enlighten children on their heritage as Americans, help them study for their tests, get them interested in reading, and to suggest reading material. We will teach children the
importance of learning.
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2000
Our website is about Hubbard Park, located in Meriden, CT. This park is a very important feature of our town and holds a lot of memories and history for the people in our town. ALl members of our community enjoy the park at one time or another. This website will be beneficial to any person living in Meriden or it's surrounding towns.
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2000
IntereSTATE 50 is designed as an informational site about the 50 United States. It includes detailed state information and a US map showing the location of the state. Our site was designed to put all the information a student needs in a concise format. This will help aid in research.
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2000
Our site an informational guide to some of the
interesting sites students can visit on a trip to
New York City.
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2000
One of our teachers planned and hosted a "Living History Day" in the nearby town of Table Rock last fall. Students from some other schools went to it, and learned a lot about history in the early days of Nebraska. There were lots of live demonstrations with real machines and equipment from the old days. We wanted to share this with students in other places. This is now going to be an annual event and will be even bigger next year. It will also be two days--one for the students on Friday and one for the public on Saturday.
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2000
The fourth grade social studies curriculum is primarily the study of New Jersey. In the course of our studies we learned much about the rich history and diverse geography & people of our state. The purpose of our site is to dispel the negative myths about New Jersey. New Jersey is more than a series of Turnpike exits. It is really a great place to live.
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Finalist
2000
Our web page focuses on the many different cultures that came to Texas and the United States of America and the contributions members of these cultures have made. Immigrants who traveled to the United States brought their own lifestyles and traditions. The combination of these many groups of people created our American Heritage. We will look at their history, traditions, food, architecture, language, music, dance and other aspects of their cultures.
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2000
Have you ever wondered how you would have survived if you were a pioneer traveling to a new, wild, undiscovered land? What would you eat? What kinds of hardships would you encounter? Would you be smart enough, brave enough, strong enough to make the trip and survive once you arrived at a place you wanted to call home? Join us on our journey to discover what pioneer life was like. See if it would be fun or maybe a lot of hard work.
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2000
Our web site provides a brief history of art through sites in Las Vegas. It ponders the question "What is art?" Our website expresses different views people have on art. We present opinions, facts, and research that explore this topic.
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2000
Our site is about the wonderful state of Kentucky. Here you will find the state flower, the state bird, what Kentucky's name means and much more.
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2000
The end of the trail is a website about the Lewis and Clark expedition's final destination, the Pacific Ocean. Expedition members, journal entries, what they hunted, natives in the area, and details about their stay at Fort Clatsop are all covered in this website.
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2000
Our site is mostly about the Great Depression and the causes of it. Our website has two challenging quizzes, a cool picture gallery, and we are accessible by e-mail if they have questions, compliments, complaints, or comments.
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2000
The viewer will be able to understand the gold rush due to the easy read ability of the student created text .
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2000
Information about the Marines from the Hymn to the Marines themselves.
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2000
Life Around Us is a basic study of the wildlife found in New York State.
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200
This site is about the United States. Do you want to find information on your favorite state? Do you want to write to your state representative or senator? Do you want to locate the Census information on your state? Every state has information and links to web sites about that state. We also have a game that teaches people the capitals, the abbreviations of the states, and the abbreviations of the surrounding states.
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2000
This site looks at the United States of America's history by thinking of the transmission of history From Father To Son.
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2000
"Turn Back the Clock: The History of America" is an educational site dedicated to the history of our country. From the Native Americans to America today, vistors will have fun testing their knowledge on the quiz and learning more about important times in American history. Our web site is an excellent source of information on the Native Americans, the pioneers and explorers, the pilgrims, and women's struggle for equality. You can also research the wars that America has been in, like the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War I and II.
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2000
Our site, Famous American Landforms, is a great sight experience of learning about the great natural wonders of the U.S. With excellent graphics and learning tools, it is a breeze to figure out new things. Nice pictures and features make this site worth seeing. Dont forget to visit.
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2000
If you're like most of the public, you know very little about something that has an unimaginable impact on businesses, the economy, and the nation as a whole. This issue affects the entire workforce, from owners to management to employees antitrust policy. Did you know that there is such a thing as a legal monopoly? Or did you know that the policy on antitrust may be relatively soft or harsh, depending on the administration? Or that even the policy makers themselves still argue over what was meant by their own policies on antitrust. In America, the best citizen is the informed citizen! This site reviews the history of antitrust law in the United States. It also contains a large case study of Microsoft, the hottest antitrust case in the country today. Also, as you explore the site, there are short quizzes to refresh what you just read, as well a section called You be the Judge, where you can offer your own judgment on past antitrust cases. Lastly, there are several forums where you can post your thoughts on antitrust issues.
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2000
Are you a fifth grader who is looking for some good information about the Revolutionary War and the Civil War to include in a school project? If so, come visit our site. We have a ton of great info that you can use.
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Finalist
2000
Wayne Quest-What Makes New Yorks Wayne County Unique? is a website about the county in which we live. Our site has audio capability making it available to those who may not be able to read it easily. The Activity Page, which contains interactive crossword puzzles and a cyberhunt, and the Feedback Form allow for interactivity.
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2000
Our site will teach you about West Virginia in many different ways. It has links so you can learn about different places and attractions. Our site is active and up to date on new things in our home state. You will also learn about history, facts, attractions, tourism, historical places, colleges, and much more!!!!! Have fun exploring Wild, Wonderful, West
Virginia!!!
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Finalist
2000
Our website contains information about women who have made a difference in the world. We focused mainly on women in the United States and women active in the suffragist movement. Users can read biographies about famous women or may peruse the timeline. There are links to visit other websites devoted to important women as well as some games to play.
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1999
Our site is a fun and exciting way to learn about all the
50 states of America. You can also learn about Washington
D.C too. There is a page for every state. There are also
many educational games and crossword puzzles. It is for
people who want to learn and have fun at the same time.
People can add facts to our web pages. We also have many
other links to other educational state sites.
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1999
Our entry is dedicated to the 8th grade US history. It outlines the essential stages of American history; including the American Revolution, the Constitution of the US, Establishing the New Nation, (our first presidents and their decisions) Regional Development, Civil War and Reconstruction, and the Rise of Industrial America.
The visitors of the page will be able to study and, review for their 8th grade US history class. On top of all they will also have fun browsing through the colorful user-friendly pages. The flashcards make leaning the constitution of the US interactive and exciting.
The site can be used to learn facts about the US history by anyone who is interested. From immigrants and foreign students, to American citizen, everyone is welcome.
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1999
In 1939, an artist named Jack Frost wrote a book
entitled "A Cape Cod Sketchbook". This book contains
over 60 pen and ink sketches of places on Cape Cod,
Massachusetts. Each of us live in a different town
on the Cape, ad we wanted to teach other kids about
our towns' landmarks and histories, and also learn a
little bit about each other's towns, too.Our team revisited many of the places drawn, take new pictures, and share the original pen and ink drawings
and the new digital pictures with everyone who visits
the Web site. By adding additional, historical information about the
landmarks, we hope to share a bit of Cape Cod's history
with students around the world. We hope this will encourage
other students to make Web sites about the history of
their own town, city, or region.
About this site
1999
Our team created a web site that will hopefully give people a better idea of what the Underground Railroad really was. It is educational and interesting. You will learn a lot about the Underground Railroad and have fun at the same time. We put a lot of work and dedication into this page. So Enjoy!!!
About this site
1999
Follow along the Oregon Trail with the Hankin's family. Experience the life of a pioneer family with the trials and tribulations attributed to the Oregon Trail. Objectives: Students will learn the location and how the trail looked by navigating the virtual reality worlds. - By reading the journals, the students will be able to interact with the Hankin's family and the emotions they experienced. - By completing the quiz, the students will be able to test their knowledge of the readings. - Students will be able to do further research by clicking on the web pages. - Students will be able to understand what pioneer life was like by observing the pictures.
About this site
1999
Our website will teach visitors about Disney World. We will provide information on Disney World rides of the past, present, and future. Visitors will learn about the history of Disney World and its creator, Walt Disney. Our site will help you learn the locations of the Disney parks, rides, attractions, and rest areas to help you plan your trip to Disney World. We will also share our own collections of photographs and autographs of Disney characters we have met.
About this site
1999
Our website will show our viewers information about the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge in New Orleans, LA. This bridge is currently the longest expansion bridge over water. We will display pictures of our bridge and give information about the history. We will research why it was built, how much money it cost and how long it took to build. Our site will include additional information also. We will include a bibliography and information about the authors.
About this site
1999
A comparison of history (1904 to 2004) of the city of St. Louis beginning with the 1904 World's Fair and ending with the non-profit organization of 2004 St. Louis.
About this site
1999
This site provides an insightful overview of early American history. It is designed to provide an entertaining, yet informative narrative about the formation of the United States, including the motivations of the earliest European settlers. It goes on to describe the difficulties that the settlers had to confront with nature, the native Americans, and problems of their own creation. Major historical figures and events are presented in a fresh light.
About this site
1999
Cruisin' the Past provides an exillerating, intelligent atmosphere for everyday people who have an interest in the local history, past and present of Cambria County. Cruisin' the Past uses an interface that is very easily navigated. A web surfer can choose from our many diverse categories and explore the rich history of Cambria County. We also provide two very unique virtual tours, one of Charles Schwab's Sunken Gardens and the other of downtown Ebensburg. These virtual tours allow people to view the serene beauty of Cambria County from the comfort of their homes.
About this site
1999
Our website was designed to help people learn more about Lewis & Clark in Montana. We wanted people to know that Lewis & Clark spent a great deal of time in Montana. We wanted to share the discoveries made by Lewis & Clark in Montana.
About this site
1999
Ellis Island: Gateway to America is a website that provides historical information about the Ellis Island Immigration Station. Included is information about the island prior to its becoming known as Ellis Island. There is information about the immigration process at Ellis Island, as well as information about the origin and number of immigrants, who entered America through Ellis Island. In addition, there is a description of the years of abandonment and the restoration of Ellis Island. Finally, there is a collection of original photographs of Ellis Island.
About this site
1999
Historic Natchez Trace is a student created website that aims to teach students in grades 4 to 6 the history of the oldest road in the United States. Our site is divided into 4 main sections: the introduction; the Old Natchez Road; the 1700's & 1800's along the Natchez Trace; and the modern Natchez Trace. We also have a glossary/dictionary to help students with hard words, a discussion board/guestbook, search engine, quiz, timeline, crossword and word search puzzles and invite readers to email us. We will answer everyone. We hope our interactive, in-depth study of the Natchez Trace will invite many to come and visit!
About this site
1999
"History and More on Olympia Washington" allows them to learn about Olympia of long ago and compare the city wit ours. The site, which involves the viewer. provides historical background that gives the learner a clear perpectiveof the beginning of this new land and city. The viewers that enter this site will get a visual and factual tour that will leave them knowing what Olympia is really like.
About this site
1999
The Klondike Gold Rush was a historical event in Alaska
and Canadian history. The purpose of our project was to tell
and show when and where the Klondike Gold Rush took place.
Our entry has information about the Klondike Gold Rush that
could help people learn more about this historical event.
This web site focuses mainly on the Chilkoot Trail. Join us
as you learn all about the Gold Rush. We hope you find it
fun and educational.
About this site
1999
Students created a web site to share information about the history, planning
symbolism, and tourism relating to the Statue of Liberty.
Objectives:
Write for publication
Write for an audience of elementary school students.
Learn to research using online as well as traditional resources.
Learn about the history and meaning of the Statue of Liberty.
Learn how to design for the web.
Learn how to use a digital camera.
Learn how to use a web editor.
Learn web site file management.
Learn how to interview an expert (a park ranger at the Statue of Liberty).
About this site
1999
Michigan: The Proud, The Beautiful (here after referred to as MTPTB) has many goals that it wishes to achieve. First and foremost MTPTB hopes to teach people all about michigan's history, not just its political history, but a history that abounds with famous inventors, sports stars, and skilled writers. MTPTB is divided into five main sections: History, Nature, People, News, and Leisure. History details the founding of Michigan and all the events that have happened up to the current day. Nature gives an extremely comprehensive exploration of Michigan's wildlife, both plant and animal. In addition, it describes Michigan's cash crops, and its geography. People covers the massive amount of famous people from Michigan, ranging from The Arts, Movies, Music, and of course Sports. News is designed to give up to the date information about Michigan. Leisure is one of the nicer points about MTPTB, it details Michigan's attractions and travel spots for those viewers interested in visiting Michigan. In addition, Leisure has a variety of Michigan games, including a very educational trivia game. Not to mention, Leisure also has a forum for interactive michigan discussions. Overall MTPTB hopes to teach its viewers everything they could hope to learn about Michigan in an atmosphere that utilizes all of the nets finest powers.
About this site
1999
The website is designed to teach people about the role Navy Seals play. It contains information about SEAL history, training, and weapons. It provides a basic overview of these areas and links to websites with more detailed information.
About this site
1999
An educational site for students who are working/ interested in Prohibition
This site has been promoted by the ThinkQuest project in 1999. It is packed with knowledge of Prohibition. Sources are provided to accompany with texts,
lots of information and illustrations for a better understanding (better grades too).
Over 20 images are available to download plus links to other sites.
Fast loading, easy to read, no need to pay; search engine, guest book, message board, site map are included. Free entry!
So check it out!
About this site
1999
This entry tells the website about the ghost that are haunting the coastal area of South Carolina. The students wanted to share our area's history with students from other parts of the country and the world. Each ghost story that they share is based on actual people and events. The students chose their favorite story and briefly retold the story, included photographs or clip art to make the site interesting, and provided links for the visitor to find more information. The students want the visitors to learn about unusual history we have due to our coastal location and early colonial past.
About this site
1999
Streams of Life: Water in the American West details the affects water has had on people living in the West. It covers topics from where Los Angles gets its water to who first explored the Colorado River. The site features a forum area where people can discuss a variety of topics and share their experiences and opinions. In addition, there is a large area for teachers (and other people too!) with projects such as building your own dam. The entire site is available in a text-only mode which can be used by blind people.
About this site
1999
The website is about how people of different cultures from around the world came to work and live with each other on a sugar plantation. King Sugar as it was known has been the main early force in bringing together many different people from around the world to Hawaii. This website has tried to give visitors a taste of what the plantation life was like. It is important that the site also show how the different cultures shared and respected each others beliefs and customs.
The educational objectives of the website are:
1) The students will receive and introduction to the history of the immigration of plantation workers from around the world including Japan, Okinawa, China, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Korea, and the Philippines.
2) The students will be able to explain how people with different languages were able to communicate with each other by sharing words and forming a Pidgin English.
3) The students will be able to discuss and list the present local customs that were the result of the cultural blend of the different nationalities.
4) The students will be able to list ways that the children of the plantation era created toys by using their imagination and creativity.
5) The students will be able to know of different foods from different ethnic origins that are popular in Hawaii and how they arrived in the islands.
6) The students will be able to explain how the immigrant workers worked on the plantation.
About this site
1999
Our web site is on the 1849 California Gold Rush. We cover how people got to the west, facts that people most likely wouldn't know, how the Gold Rush got started, the history of gold, and finally a quiz to see how much you learned. This site will hopefully have people of all ages understanding the California Gold Rush more efficiently
About this site
1999
The web site includes information, both researched and through personal experiences (field trips), about the Chesapeake Bay. Sub categories include history of the bay, pollution of the bay, wildlife & plants of the bay, climate information, other resources. The site is intended to share information with other students about the richness of our Chesapeake Bay.
About this site
1999
Begun in 1639, The Henry Whitfield house, in Guilford, Connecticut, is the oldest standing stone house in New England. The first tour is an interactive, javascript-driven interface which allows visitors to explore the exhibits, and navigate the house. The second tour offers digital-video walk-throughs of the house, narrated by Mike McBride, the museum's curator.The site gives researchers, historians, and the general public unlimited access to discover the time and culture of the Puritan Settlers.
About this site
1999
The Jamestown Gazette provides children with the opportunity
to learn about the early settlement of Jamestown, Virginia.
It gives children history about the buildings inside the
fort settlement and the people who were instrumental in its
creation. The information is directed at children in grades
four and five, but could be useful to interested parties of
all ages. In the state of Virginia, this web site could be
used as an excellent tool to teach children about history
that they are expected to know for their Standards of
Learning tests.
About this site
1999
Our web site is a fun way to learn about the states. The Nifty Fifty covers the state bird, flower, tree, capital, insect, fish, song and nickname. The site is arranged in six
different regions so that the state facts can be studied in a way that makes sense. There is a quiz following each region to see how much is remembered. We have also included word searches and tongue twisters. There is even a pen pal page for those wanting to write to someone in a certain state.
About this site
1999
The Underground Railroad was a journey of hardship and
tragedy for many who traveled it. This system was called
the Underground Railroad because activities were
carried on in secret and because railway terms were used to
describe the system in order to disguise the real nature of
the operation. The objectives of this web site are to
familiarize students with the names of the people involved,
the vocabulary words needed, and the effect of this secret
system on the future of the plantation owners. Games, music,
written articles, and vocabulary lists are some of the
activities that students will use to learn from this web
site.
About this site
1999
This project is all about the San Juan Island located in Washington State. It tells and teaches others the facts and figures regarding the many aspects of the most unique spot in our western region. Objectives: To provide a historical perspective of one of Washington State's most scenic region. To educate people about the goegraphy and physical features of the San Juan Islands. To allow people to learn about the activities, animals, people, transportation of these islands.
About this site
1999
Our entry is about the United States of America. You can get some information on each individual state, info on each president, see maps of the USA, and learn about some of the history of the USA. You can hear some patriotic songs, see the words to famous speeches and documents, and see some patriotic poems. You can also learn about the state seal, learn about the history of the flag, and when you're done reading our site, you can take a quiz about the site. We made our site to teach people about the country we live in so they can really appreciate everything our country is about.
About this site
1999
This site will compare the 1990s and the 19060s with respect to music, movies, clothes, political campaigns, history, culture, youth and influences.
Under "History" we will include information on hippies, Woodstock '69, the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the moon landing. "Culture" will compare technology, sciences and UFOlogy. In "Influences" we will include the effects of drugs and the media as well as the Vietnam War on the youth of the 60s compared to the youth of today.
We will include pictures, sounds and movie clips from both eras as well as links to relevant pages. These will reflect famous and influential people, important discoveries and events, music styles and the public's tastes in both fashion and art.
There will be a page showing the return of the 60s in the 90s (The 90s' 60s).
At the bottom of each page we will have links to every other page on the site.
About this site
1999
The entry is an overview of information about U.S. geography with an emphasis on using different skills- math, science, geography-to perform tasks in a quiz related to U.S. geography and the trucking industry. The educational goal of this entry is to help students realize that all subject matter learned in school is important to industry and performance.
About this site
1999
The web site we created informed the public what U.S. battle we were in, how many were lost, how the U.S. entered WWII, and the famous B-17.
About this site
1999
Our entry provides an overview of the United States regions based our District Social Studies curriculum. It introduces each state and provides questions to enhance research into each state. It also provides alternative activities to enable students to research further and create a variety of products involving higher level thinking skills. It further provides a jumping off point for advanced research if desired. We wanted to provide students and teachers with a basis for introducing United States regional study. The study of the United States Regions is a major emphasis in our Fourth grade curriculum. Our goal was to provide a starting point to provide students with the questions and locations on the Internet to begin investigation. Further educational objects include: -Comparing and contrasting regions, -acquiring knowledge of the history of each region and identifying major historical events, -comparing important people (past and present), -identifying climate, agriculture/industry, landforms and natural resources, -accessing information and communicating understanding by producing and presenting research driven projects related to different regions, -using a variety of resources to obtain information.
About this site
1999
The purpose of our site is to teach people about the pioneers who lived in Wisconsin. We have information about pioneer life, clothing, foods, games, toys, and schools. We have many activities and fun games which pioneers did long ago that can still be done today. We even have some arts and crafts projects that you can learn about and you can make yourself.
We also included an oral history by a women who was living
during World War II. Even though she wasn't a pioneer, we
wanted to include her experiences as part of learning about
the past.
About this site
1998
1. The learners will engage in the research process to create an entry that is related to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study which will result in a study of the cultures in our community and how they relate. 2. The learners will communicate to the web page viewer their belief that different cultures work together to make an effective community and that the same view of cultures in communities might be applied globally.
About this site
1998
This entry is a quiz for students to use to learn about the Civil War. We have seen that students love the quiz and learn a lot too. The quiz is a split frame so two students will be able to play simultaneously. The screen will display two questions for the players. One for the Confederate and the other for the Union. If they do not know the answer to the question there is a list of choices for them. Battles, leaders, and a links page for more information. The first person to answer all their questions will win and be able to print up a certificate for their teacher showing him/ her that they won.
About this site
1998
We want to teach people about Vermont. We want them to understand something about our history and geography. We want other kids to know about some of the fun things to do in Vermont and to know something about what "makes it tick" economically. We want to encourage kids to read some good books.
About this site
1998
The United States is a nation of immigrants, and the entry of millions of those immigrants over time is the story told at this web site. Along with great graphics, this historical saga covers several different ethnic groups' introduction to the U.S.. There's a timeline of immigration, personal stories of both immigrants and workers at Ellis Island, and a discussion of The Statue of Liberty.
About this site
1998
Looking for a "just the facts" time line on American History from colonial times through to the Reagan years? It's at this site, which might be just what you need to review for a test. Some chapters have quizzes so you can challenge your knowledge of such things as World War I, the 1920s, and the 1960s.
About this site
1998
"Making Michigan Tracks" was developed to make students aware of the state of Michigan as part of the world we live in. For those who live in Michigan as well as for others, it is our hope that this site will help them learn some of the history and events that make Michigan the state it is today. Since it was impossible to include all facts and information about Michigan in this one site, we hope that we have sparked enough interest and given enough references that more information could be easily found. Using a map students should be able to find their way around the state and experience some of Michigan's cities.
About this site
1998
This web site was made to share what we learned about California history. We were able to use the Internet as a place to research information and learn what other people's discoveries. We also wanted to share the work of all the students in the class--even those who weren't part of the "web team". Sometimes when you read about information, it's written for grownups and not for students in the fourth grade. We hope that other kids will learn about our studies and what we made. Maybe we can all learn about each other's state this way. It would be more fun!
About this site
1998
This web site was primarily designed for showing kids the ultimate glory of New York City, and to show New Yorkers who don't get out much some cool places to go on weekends. We hope that many people will see this site and find out about the cool things to do. With millions of tourist visiting this city, we think people should post more pages on tourism for kids. I (Will Pryor) know that when I took a trip to Canada I had a lot of fun because I had planned where I wanted to go and I that's where my family and I went. Amanda and I had a lot offun making the site, learning all about HTML programming and FTPing our work. I would like to thank my partners in this program (Amanda and my coach), and also team 4658, our friends, Catherine and Erin. There's so much to know about New York. It's part of our curriculum, so it's educational -- but this town is really fun. We hope you learned something from our site, and that you come away wanting to know more with as much enthusiasm as we had.
About this site
1998
Texas is a BIG state! Find out all about it from the perspective of three young Texans who will guide you through 13 of the most prominent Texas cities. One fun part is the comparison table that lets you see facts at a glance. See the diversity available in this state where Spanish has always been a second language. Yahoo, pardner!
About this site
1998
We would like kids all over the USA to learn about their state and other states in a more memorable, unique, and even personal way than the usual textbook and classroom lectures afford. Also, we are assuming that many of the state facts sent will be from students who live in the very state being addressed. This certainly adds credibility to the information and motivation to the learner. All of these factors truly personalize the learning process for students. We planned this website to create a relevancy and motivation for learning about the USA. We also planned it to create the feeling that friendships between the states are being made as learning about the states is taking place. We think no other medium can meet these goals as well as the WWW and, we think our website takes full advantage of this fact. Additionally, we designed our website to be easy for young students to grasp the information presented. We chose not to load each page with too much information. However, we provided two excellent links for them to explore, if more detail is needed. In conclusion, our State College website was meant for kids to have fun while learning about their country and about others.
About this site
1998
Our entry teaches students about Tennessee in a creative, fun way. We wanted to keep students interested, so we created fun brainteasers to teach about Tennessee
About this site
1998
The educational objectives of the entry are to help all people learn about the United States. It can help others learn more about each state.
About this site
1998
Students will be able to identify the regions of the United States. Students will be able to focus on basic facts of each region of the United States. Students will have access to use and share various activities with other students.
About this site
1997
Teachers and students from around the world can interact and discuss topics in American history at this extensive site. There is a chat room where historical topics are discussed, a quiz that has an online essay grader, and searchable historical documents and articles. Two audio lectures, a glossary of terms, concept maps, and a teacher's guide are also included.
About this site
1997
What was it like to travel west by covered wagon in the 1800s? How was the transcontinental railroad built and how did people mine for gold? At this site, you can find out these answers and more about America's westward expansion. Read descriptions of traveling the Oregon Trail and the California gold rush. Also included are the words and music to songs that were sung during this time.
About this site
1997
Historical photos and personal stories highlight this genealogy site. Students interviewed people in their local communities to gain insight into their family histories. Also included are brief descriptions of the originating countries, and some very useful immigration-related links sites such as the Ellis Island Museum and the Immigration Research Center. There are also links to other genealogy sites.
About this site
1997
Here's a general guide to Richmond, Virginia, a city with a rich history and a wealth of places to visit (choose the Victoria's Portals section first, it's most useful). Read a little about the city's history, discover some of the famous people who called Richmond home, learn some Richmond trivia, and see a list of places to visit.
About this site
1997
Divided into historical eras, this web site uses an excellent design to present both basic and detailed information about the cultures of the American Southwest. Each section provides a well-written summary of its era and offers further information, illustrations, and a quiz. The site also has a wonderful glossary and audio clips of the Hopi and Navajo languages.
About this site
1997
The governor of Montana invites you to take a virtual tour of the state through a video clip showing him meeting with the kids who designed this site! You can also find out about the best fishing or other recreation spots if you're planning to travel to Montana, or jump into an online discussion about such topics as what to do about the bison wandering away from Yellowstone National Park.
About this site
1996
Arlington National Cemetery is the only military cemetery that is authorized to use horses as a regular part of its ceremonies. Arlington is the United State's most revered burial site and final resting place for over 220,000 Americans. The Afrcan American Experience presents the history and a map of Freedman's Village. See if you can answer some of the questions in Who's Who; and don't miss the FAQ's and photos in the Visual Archive
About this site
1996
What parts of the United States experience the highest percentage of sunny days? Where is the economy experiencing the strongest growth? What are the best and worst cities for raising children? Enter the world of thematic mapping, where demographic and other information is included within the cartographic forms. A teacher's guide is included.
About this site
1996
This site explores the historical region of Caminos Reales Highway, which according to this site started in Mexico, went through San Antonio, Texas, and ended in Los Adaes, Louisiana. Various ghosts linger at this web site, looking for the answers to questions that have haunted them for years. Choose a ghost, read the background material, and see if you can help.
About this site
1996
Ever heard of the "science" called phrenology? How about the term "water witching"? This short site explains some changes in fads and customs, our jobs and services, and changes in technology and the way we learn that no longer exist today. Step back in time to learn about some unusually peculiar things. Try your luck with the 26 mystery pictures and leave a message if you think you can "name that picture."
About this site
1996
This site has information on Washington State.
About this site
1996
Some of recent history''''s major events are described here, including the Great Depression, the Vietnam War, Apollo 13, the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and the Oklahoma City Bombing. Visitors to the web site are invited to reflect on these events by adding their memories and feelings to the web pages.
About this site
1996
Take a virtual tour of a real Spanish Mission, and learn why they were an important part of California's history. Read about the everyday life of those who lived and worked here: the priests, the soldiers, and the native people. There's even a recipe for pozole, a common food served during those times. This site is rich with facts, photographs, maps, and audio tour guide readings. Need help with unfamiliar words? Check the hyperlinked glossary.
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