Mary and Tanya's Groups
Both groups are looking back in time, with different emphases in their themes. Mary's group will be focussing on ancient societies and Tanya's group will investigate Timelines in History. The resource list has been combined for these two groups.
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga: Viking Voyage
- there are videos, podcasts and lots of information here from the Smithsonian Museum
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga: Resources
--some other resources including the Runic alphabet, an old Norse board game you can make and some other things.
The Viking Network
--this site is straight from the Norwegian Ministry of Education and has lots to read about the real life of Vikings.
NOVA Online - The Vikings
--from the PBS network, this site has interactive sections such as write your name in runes and how archaelogists can tell how old Viking ships are. Lots more here too, make sure you click around.
Ancient Druids of Wales
--this site is from the National Museum of Wales.
Druids
--this site is from the Digital Library Project of the Chicago Public Schools / University of Chicago. There is some very good information about druids and life during the times of the druids.
Mr. Donn.org
--this site was built by two American history teachers and they update it often. There is a lot of ancient history here. And especially there is some information on druids. Also check out their daily life in ancient civilizations pages.
Ancient Civilizations
-- This British Museum site offers a look at a variety of ancient civilizations through themes such as trade, monument/buildings, religion, technology etc.
Mr. Dowling.com
--This site was made and is maintained by an American geography teacher so be aware that there may be some biases in the way information is presented. But there is also lots of good maps and history here to. It's been written for elementary students.
Minnesota State Museum -- The EMuseum
The EMuseum has lots of information about all sorts of things-- you can search by floor or go to the information desk or use the search box on the top of the page. I found some great information about Catherine the Great on this site (Hint: try the 2nd floor or use the search function).
Historical Timelines
Channel 4 Biographies
--set up by British TV 4, this site has very readable biographies for heaps of people throughout history. Set out in alphabetical order. Many of the names Tanya's group are looking for.
Also of interest it their time line browse buttons on the left-hand side of the screen and the time traveller's guides on the right-hand side.
The Web Chronology Project
Flying the Flag
This interactive game from the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee (Queensland) takes you through either WW1 or WW2. Learn all about who, what when where and why.
ANZAC Day Education
Also by the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee. This resource page covers many areas including myths and lore, medals, maps and classroom activities.
Edith's Group
will continue their sea theme until camp week. Resources for their projects can be found in the previous term's entry.
Wendy's Group
will investigate three shorter themes.
Space, Olden days (knights), and Animals.
Rocket and space ships
History of Space Stations -- not exactly about space ships, this is where to stay when in outer space. The author of this website is an award-winning book author on the same subject.
Astronomy for Kids: Space Exploration -- this is a site that is part of the Kids Know It network (a site created and managed by American teachers). This section is all about space exploration so will include stuff you want and other stuff that doesn't suit. Check out the button on the side that says "Space Shuttle".
Starchild -- this is a website for kids by NASA. Primary school kids will want to look at the information marked Level 1. Try clicking on the button marked "Space Stuff". This site will even read the text for you and has a glossary of terms (tells you what some of the words mean).
Solar system
Astonomy for Kids: The Solar System -- This section is all about the planets, their moons, and comets and asteroids. You need to click on the buttons on the side.
Starchild -- see the link above but try clicking on the button marked "Solar System". There is also a button on the top left corner that will start the audio -- so the site will read the page to you.
