History and Current Issues for the Classroom

World War II General Resources WWII Web Sites Encyclopedia of the Second World War The Second World War is a Spartacus Educational website and enables one to research individual people and events of the war in detail. The sources are “hypertexted” so that the visitor can research the newspaper, organization, etc., that produced the source. There are several subsections including those on: Background to the War; Nazi Germany, Chronology of the War, Political Leaders, European Diplomacy, Major Offensives, British Military Leaders, USA Military Leaders, German Military Leaders, Japanese Military Leaders, The Armed Forces, The Air War, The Resistance, Scientists & Inventors, War at Sea, Resistance in Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, War Artists, Weapons and New Technology. HyperWar: World War II Hyper War is a “hypertext” history of the second World War and features diplomatic and political documents. World War II Sites This site serves as a gateway to World War II sites appropriate for students and teachers. U.S.

Youth Leadership Initiative ahaglin Account | Log out Teacher Code:NY1599-001 Join the 96,545 teachers who’ve discovered YLI. Go to the Teacher Dashboard YLI, a program of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, develops FREE education resources designed to assist civics teachers, and encourage students to participate in the political process. Lesson Plans Complete curriculum developed by teachers E-Congress Interactive online legislative simulation Mock Elections Vote online for real candidates Democracy Corps Our complete service learning program Tell a Teacher Featured Lesson Plan What Is Government and Do We Need It? Students Visit the YLI Student Portal Make a Contribution A Proud Part of the University of Virginia Center for Politics With Support From: Copyright 2016, The University of Virginia Center for Politics, Youth Leadership Initiative BESbswy

Regions of the World - FREE Lesson Plans & Games for Kids Climate Change and Global Warming Introduction On this page: What is Global Warming and Climate Change? Global warming and climate change refer to an increase in average global temperatures. Natural events and human activities are believed to be contributing to an increase in average global temperatures. A warming planet thus leads to a change in climate which can affect weather in various ways, as discussed further below. What are the main indicators of Climate Change? As explained by the US agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there are 7 indicators that would be expected to increase in a warming world (and they are), and 3 indicators would be expected to decrease (and they are): What is the Greenhouse Effect? The term greenhouse is used in conjunction with the phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. The Greenhouse effect is natural. Many of these greenhouse gases are actually life-enabling, for without them, heat would escape back into space and the Earth’s average temperature would be a lot colder. D.

Edutopia Elections: Digital Resources for Educators This election has been unlike any in modern history. According to a survey of educators by Teaching Tolerance, the campaign’s contentious tone has spilled over into classrooms. Presidential elections are exciting for students and provide an opportunity to discuss and debate a range of issues in the classroom. But this year, that excitement is more likely to turn into conflict. Setting ground rules and promoting civility in debates can help students avoid conflicts and encourage fruitful debates. Once you've covered these basics, students will be better equipped to explore, discuss, and debate the issues. Election 2016: Lesson Plans, Resources, and Primary Sources Election Central From PBS LearningMedia: This collection features a little bit of everything: election news, history, and ideas for facilitating classroom debates. C-SPAN Road to the White House: If you're looking for video clips of the candidates, this is your source. Additional Election and Political Classroom Resources

CPC - Monitoring & Data: Rest of the World Climate Data The CPC produces maps and time series for precipitation and surface temperatures for Africa, Asia, Europe, South and Central America, Mexico, Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand. Monitoring Weather and Climate - The CPC monitors weather and climate in real time with the aid of satellite animations, conventional raingauge observations and global analyses of the atmospheric state. Animations at diurnal, daily, intraseasonal, seasonal and annual time scales are highlighted. The CPC also collects time series of accumulated actual daily precipitation and accumulated normal precipitation. The Library of Congress University of Wisc: Center for the Study of the American Constitution LPs We have provided some suggestions on how to use various parts of our website. Most are based in the documents found within the Ratification, Confederation, and Founders Pages. Since many state standards of instruction emphasize the use of primary sources, all of our suggestions are focused on using and interpreting documents. It should be noted that these are merely suggestions and that some modification may be warranted based on grade level and other classroom considerations. A Series of Lesson Plan Books Published by the CSAC The Creation and Ratification of the Constitution (pdf) Part I. Scripted Conversations: The Federalist and Antifederalists Debate the Constitution (pdf) Scripted Conversations: The Supreme Court on Executive Power (pdf) Lesson Plans Using Materials on the CSAC Website Lesson Plans by CSAC Fellows Lessons Relating to the Confederation Period Lessons Relating to the Philadelphia Convention Lessons Relating to the Ratification of the Constitution

World Historical Maps Support Your Libraries My Account Home > Finding Information > PCL Map Collection > Historical > Historical Maps of the World MapsMaps FAQ Map Room Guide World Africa Americas Asia Australia/Pacific Europe Middle East Polar/Oceans Russia/Republics Texas Historical Thematic Map DealersOther Map SitesMap Sites City Map Sites Country Map Sites Historical Map Sites Outline Map Sites Route Planning Sites State Map Sites Weather Map Sites Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection Historical World Maps Atlases:Cambridge Modern History Atlas (1912) Historical Atlas by William Shepherd (1911) Historical Atlas by William Shepherd (1923-26) Monarch Standard Atlas of the Commercial, Geographical, and Historical World by J. Individual Maps: The Age of Discovery 1340-1600 (1.4 MB) From Historical Atlas by William R. The World XVI Century (215K) From The Public Schools Historical Atlas by C. Wytfliet's Map of the World 1598 (487K) From The Scottish Geographical Magazine Vol. The Spread of Colonization, 1600-1700 (516K)