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Hotlinks for Social Sciences

 

On the table below on several websites you might find useful.  We will update this page periodically as new information becomes available and as teachers update their curriculum.  We hope you will enjoy browsing these sites.

 

Website Address

Description

www.phsuccessnet.com

This website contains your child's textbook from Prentice Hall. (Grades 7 & 8 only)  You must have your child's sign-on information to access this site.  Once logged on you will have access to an exact duplicate of the Social Science Textbook, including some interactive resources.

www.phschool.com

This website also belongs to Prentice Hall, but it includes tips and resources, such as encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries.

www.scottforesman.com

This website belongs to the other social science publisher, Scott Foresman (grades K-6) and contains a family section of fun and educational routines and activities for you and your child. Click on LEARN

www.addisonlibrary.org

This website is a direct link to the Addison Public Library.  It includes basic information such as hours and phone numbers, but it also includes an on-line card catalog and sometimes team project assignment sheets.

www.illinois.gov

This website contains current information about the government in the state of Illinois.  This site may particularly useful when your child studies the federal and state constitutions.

www.whitehouse.gov

This site links directly to the White House and will provide your child with information regarding current affairs and government

www.elections.state.il.us

This site contains information about elections and voting, as well as voter registration

www.addisonadvantage.org/History/HistoricalSite.htm

This website presents the Addison Historical Museum and was developed by Mr. Tataris and Indian Trail students.

www.scholastic.com/kids

This website is maintained by scholastic book service and contains fun, educational activities for kids

www.ellisisland.com

This website is the official website for Ellis Island and is a good source of information during the seventh grade Cultural Heritage and Immigration Unit

www.historychannel.com

This site is an interesting and engaging site maintained by the History Channel

www.discoverychannel.com

This site contains information pertaining both to science and social studies. 

www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday

This site maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs contains information about Veterans Day.