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- Native American
- Holiday Project
- Natural Disasters
- Planet Project
- Southeast History
- Biome Research
- Holidays Around The World
- State Research
- Elmtown
Native American
Native American
DATABASES
- For Mound Builders, you can use many different tribes: Mound Builder, Adena, Hopewell, Mississippian
- For all other tribes, just type in name
- For more information, change the Article Level to 2 (middle school)
Use BrainPop
- For Aztec, Maya and Inca
INCA
At the bottom of the page, under "For More About the Inca Empire," you'll find more links about the Inca.
You'll see a magazine page under "Incas." Click on the magazine page. Use CTRL and the + sign on the keyboard to make it even larger. Use the arrows on either side to view more pages.
More links are on the left.
MOUND BUILDERS
Please read the instructions under each website to learn about what each website contains and how to find the information.
http://www.nps.gov/archeology/feature/feature.htm
Click on the topics on the right hand side to find more information.
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/americanhistory/Chapter1/moundbuilders.htm
Nice short article on Mound Builders.
http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/sci/A0834239.html
Great place to find the basics about the Mound Builders.
http://www.artsmia.org/surrounded-by-beauty/mississippi/more_mississippi.html
http://www.wvculture.org/history/mounds.html
Information on specific mounds.
MAYA
Please read the instructions under each website to learn about what each website contains and how to find the information.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ancientobs/chichen/flash.html
Wonderful site to begin your research. Make sure you click on all the links like "History," "Mayan Mythology," and "Alignment." Look for the "Next" button in the bottom corner to get all of the information.
http://www.learner.org/interactives/collapse/mayans.html
All about the collapse of the Mayans. Look for "Why did Copan collapse?" When you click on it, you'll be able to explore Copan and find clues as to why the Maya collapsed.
http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/society/A0859547.html
Another good summary of the Maya.
AZTECS
You'll see a magazine page under "Incas." Click on the magazine page. Use CTRL and the + sign on the keyboard to make it even larger. Use the arrows on either side to view more pages.
ANASAZI
Please read the instructions under each website to learn about what each website contains and how to find the information.
http://www.learner.org/interactives/collapse/chacocanyon.html
Nice information on how they lived and how they died out.
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/H/1994/ch1_p12.htm
http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/society/A0812564.html
Nice summary of Anasazi history and culture.
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/americanhistory/Chapter1/anasazi.htm
Holiday Project
Holiday Project
Remember to write down only the treasure words! Ask yourself does this sentence answer my questions about history and traditions. Also, do not just tell us what the traditions are. Tell us why the traditions are followed.
CHANUKKAH
Scholastic: Hanukkah
Wonderful site!!! Make sure you click on all the images to get to the information. Be on the look for icons of headphones and arrows to get even more information.
Dreidel
What is a dreidel? Why is it used during Hanukkah?
Kidsclick
Type in Hanukkah to get the most results
Factmonster: Hanukkah
Good place for both history and traditions
Akhlah: Hanukkah for Children
Great site! But do not get confused, the section that says "Traditions" is more about history. Check out "Menorah" and "Recipes" for information on traditions.
PBS Hannukah
CHINESE NEW YEAR
This site tells you about the 2010 New Year. Checkout the links under Traditions and Historical Informaiton.
Chinese Traditions
This is a wonderful that explains the reasons for many of the Chinese New Year Traditions
Chinese New Year Food
Go here for to learn the symbolism of Chinese New Year foods. It even has how the name is written in Chinese!
Chinese Calendar
Click here to learn about the dates for Chinese New Year 2009
Chinese New Year: Jackie Chan
Great site for history and traditions
Factmonster
Type "Chinese New Year" into search box and look at first 3 sites
Thinkquest: Chinese New Year
Great site for traditions
Chinese New Year
Great site for traditions and history. Make sure that you check out the other links on the page.
Chinese New Year-Spring Festival
Great site with history, traditions, and food.
CINCO DE MAYO
Factmonster: Cinco de Mayo
What does Cindo de Mayo really celebrate? Check here.
Cinco de Mayo for Kids
Excellent site about when and why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Nice brief summary of why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo and click on the Recipe Sombrero for recipes.
DAY OF THE DEAD
Dia de los Muertes
Great site. Come here for the history and traditions of this holiday.
Day of the Dead
Good place for traditions.
Day of the Dead in Mexico
Click on the Traditions tab. Make sure you check out the links on the left for different ways that Day of the Dead is celebrated in different parts of Mexico. Also, check out the Reciples tab for food ideas.
Factmonster: Day of the Dead
Good for history and traditions
Factmonster: Cool Stuff
Good for traditions
DIVALI
Fact Monster: Diwali
Good for history and traditions. Read this article closely so you can tell what is a tradition and what is Diwali's history.
Indian Festivas: Diwali
Good for traditions.
Diwali Festival
This page is good for history. Click on the "Celebrations" link to find out about traditions and the day of Diwali
An 8 year old's Diwali
Good place to find an easy to understand explanation of Diwali and its traditions. Check out the recipe!
Brief intro to Diwali
Check out the Brain POP video on Diwali
KWANZAA
Factmonster: Kwanzaa
Great for history and traditions
Scholastic: Kwanzaa
Wonderful site! Make sure you click on all the pictures and arrows to discover all the wonderful information
PBIS Kwanzaa
Melanet: Kwanzaa
Both history and traditions. Use the links on the right to quickly get to what you need
Meaning of Kwanzaa
Simple explanations of the history and traditions
Official Kwanzaa Site
Use the links on the left to learn more about Kwanzaa
RAMADAN
Factmonster: Ramadan
Excellent explanation of the Ramadan's history and traditions
PBS Kids Ramadan
Social Studies for Kids: Ramadan
Click on the sites for more information
Check BrainPOP for their Ramadan video
ROSH HASHANAH
Rosh Hashanah Survival Kit
Wonderful site to be introduced to this holiday. It's question and answer format will answer a lot of our questions!
Social Studies for Kids: Rosh Hashanah
Click on the links for great information about history and traditions
Akhlah: Rosh Hashanah
Click on Traditions, Tashlich, Shofar, and make sure you scroll to the bottom to see the dates of Rosh Hashanah
Natural Disasters
Planet Project
Follow the directions under each website to find ALL the information you need. Read each site carefully!!!
The first 2 sites will answer most of your questions! You can use the rest for other interesting facts.
Grolier Online Encyclopedia
http://go-passport.grolier.com/
Type in the name of your planet. Click "Fast Facts" tab. Then click "Mercury (Sidebar).
Fact Monster: The Solar System
http://sf.factmonster.com/ipka/A0909527.html
Scroll down to find your planet and then click on it. You'll find a great chart with quick facts on the planet.
PebbleGo: Earth and Space
Click "Science" then "Earth and Space Sciences," then "Space Science," and then "Planets," and finally choose your planet
Kids Astronomy
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
Click on your planet. Look on the right hand side of the screen to see some quick facts. Click on "More" to find more information.
Nine Planets for Kids
http://www.kids.nineplanets.org/intro.htm
Scroll down and click on your planet.
Southeast History
Don't forget to check Grolier and Britannica for more info
Check the websites tab in Grolier to find even more information!!
KidsClick American History : Click on Slavery, Civil War, and Underground Railroad
IPL for Kids : Type in topic you are looking for
Biome Research
Holidays Around The World
State Research
WEBSITES
Students can also use the Groilier, Britannica, and Culturegrams databases which can be found on the main library page. Please contact Mrs. Walton, Lincoln Librarian, at ewalton@elmhurst205.org for the username and password for home use of the databases.