Social Studies

Current Events

Dogo News

Pioneers

Laura Ingalls Wilder Site

Maps

Maps4Kids– maps, games, and other info. about geography

Washington State

Wikipedia State Symbols– List of the latest Washington State symbols
State Symbols– list of state symbols and emblems and when the date they were adopted
“Find-It!”– Look up local government information by subject, keyword, title or type of government (city, county, state)
Washington State Facts-  *Opens in a separate window

Exploration/Immigration

Scholastic Immigration

Zoom Explorers : Ancient and modern day explorers including astronauts.
Lists of Explorer sites-Kids’ Online Resources site

United States

United States : Facts, map and state symbols for the 50 states, with links to related quizzes and printouts.
50 States : Facts and maps for all the states

American History

Timelines : Famous people and events in our history
The Presidents of U. S. biographies

Election

Ben’s Guide to the US Government
Social Studies for Kids: How the President is Elected
Social Studies for Kids: The Electoral College
Electoral Votes by State
Scholastic: What is Voting?
Significant Presidential Elections in History
PBS “Elections 101”
History Central- Presidential Election Process
Social Studies for Kids: How the President is Elected
Social Studies for Kids: The Electoral College
Nick.com: Kids Pick the President