2.+Internet+Search

__http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0366-declaration-independance.php __
==This website provides a variety of information, links, and fun educational activities about different historical subjects, one being the Declaration of Independence and its creation and relevance to our nation. ==

__http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/charters.html __
==This website discusses our nation’s Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. It provides links to each of these subjects, where the actual document is shown, and discussed and explained in great detail. ==

__http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/citizenship/rights.html __
==This website explains the Bill of Rights in a way that young students can understand them. It explains that these Rights guarantee certain freedoms and rights to we the people, because many people were concerned when the Constitution was created that it did not protect certain freedoms. ==

==**1. Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids ** == ==** __http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html __ ** == == This website explores the ins and outs of the U.S. Government. It offers the ability to learn at the certain grade level of the students. As the students go through the site, they can learn all about the start of the nation, the election process, and they can play the game and complete activities. ==

== This website is one that students may need help navigating but that will prove highly useful. At the top of the page, there is a scrolling list of documents that the students could click on and immediately view. There are one hundred documents, allowing for the ability to view almost any American document, including the Bill of Rights. ==

== As this website is the official website for the White House, the students are given a wide range of information at their fingertips. This site gives the chance to explore the White House, learn fun facts, read about past presidents, and view current and past legislation. ==

__http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html __
==This website is intended for students in grades 3-5. The content includes links to U.S. government resources at an easy to understand level. One of the links is called “Your neighborhood and beyond,” which includes information about police and fire stations, the post office, hospitals, schools, and libraries and how they can all be found in any neighborhood. There are also links that explain the election process, how laws are made, branches of government, and citizenship. This website also includes a list of historical documents, a list of U.S. symbols, and fun games and activities. ==

__http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ __
==<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">BrainPOP is full of material relating to many subjects that introduces creative ways to explain difficult concepts to children. Under the social studies link, there are many sections of interest, such as culture, economics, famous historical figures, U.S. government and law, U.S. history, and world history. Clicking on one of the sections will open many more links that are all short movies created and animated by the website’s staff. I really enjoy the fact that all the information is presented in short films. I think it’s a great way to keep children engaged and interested longer than reading can. ==

__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com __
==<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;">This website has tons of information regarding social studies in general, but also includes very specific content. It includes content on current events, cultures, economics, U.S. government, timelines, and U.S. presidents. It explains the process of Congress, how to become President, and how government overall words as a whole. This site also includes lots of fun games and interactive activities and book reviews to social study books. ==

==<span style="font-size: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Ashley Smith ** == = =