Social Studies

Resources - Grades 4-5 - World History

Anne Frank
Archaeology
Middle Ages
Places Around the World
Titanic

Anne Frank Center USA
Information and resources for learning about Anne Frank.
http://annefrank.com/
Anne Frank Museum Amsterdam
In addition to the story of Anne Frank, the website provides practical information about the Anne Frank House. There is also a web store and an application form for group visits to the museum. Visitors can also register as a friend of the Anne Frank House. Furthermore, the website provides information on the house's activities in the field of education, international exhibitions, research, documentation and collection management.
http://www.annefrank.org/
We Remember Anne Frank -- grades 3-8
In this project, students have the unique opportunity to "meet" two heroic women whose endurance of human spirit and courage in the face of horror enabled them to risk everything to help Anne Frank.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/frank/index.htm

Dig: The Archaeology magazine for kids
A children's magazine about archaeology that features quizzes, fun facts, links and more.
http://www.digonsite.com/
Indus Valley
Explore the Lost City of Mohenjo-Daro and see what you can discover.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/indus_valley/

Secrets of the Lost Empires: Medieval Siege
Learn about life in medieval castles and how to operate a catapult. For upper elementary and middle school students.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
The Vikings
Learn about their lives, who they were and more.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/

Edo Japan, A Virtual Tour
Take this virtual tour and explore Edo, the ancient name for Tokyo. Learn more about ‘traditional Japan’.
http://www.us-japan.org/edomatsu/
Ice Treasures of the Inca
This offers and interactive journey with climber Johan Reinhard to find the great treasures of the Inca. You can follow the step-by-step journey of discovery.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/mummy/
Primary History
Explore different times of world history. From Ancient Greeks to Vikings. Lots of activities and information.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/
Walk through Time
Using activities, explore streets, people and houses of the Roman, Viking, Tudor, Victorian times and the 1950s.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk/index.shtml

Titanic Historical Society
In the totally unexpected location far from the ocean in landlocked Western Massachusetts in the Henry’s Jewelry building, this unique, privately-owned display is dedicated to the ill-fated liner and open to the public during the owner’s regular business hours. This site includes a wide range of information on the Titanic.
http://www.titanic1.org/