Social Studies:
In fourth grade students will learn all about our wonderful state of Wisconsin! Students will learn about Wisconsin history and how this has helped shape the state that we are today.
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Social Studies Games and Interactive Activities:
Please click on the links below to access educational games that support your child's learning!
Celebrate the Constitution: A quiz, web-based scavenger hunt, news items, are among the activities available as students learn about the constitution.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/constitution_day/
Immigration: Information on past immigrants from 1920 & 1933 plus contemporary examples are brought to life via images, audio, and further investigation. An interactive tour of Ellis Island is linked to this site.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/index.htm
Jamestown Online Adventure: This simulation gives students the opportunity to be the captain of the Jamestown Colony.
http://historyglobe.com/jamestown/
Wisconsin Resources and Games:
Wisconsin Historical Society: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/
Wisconsin Political Map: http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?wisconsin
Quick Facts: Wisconsin: “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun state facts, including the state motto, flower, and song. Visit: http://www.bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/wisconsin.html
Wisconsin.gov-Kids Page: The Wisconsin kids' site gives students a look at their state and its government. Visit: http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/kids_page.html
Wisconsin Fun Facts: This is a great resource for kids, with census info made kid-friendly! Visit: http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/wisconsin.html
Wisconsin History for Kids (Wisconsin Historical Society): The state historical society offers kids a timeline, fun facts, a list of Wisconsin firsts, and an online mammoth-archaeology game. Visit: http://wisconsinhistory.org/kids/
Department of Justice(DOJ) For Kids: The state Department of Justice has a great Web site for kids. They can find out fun facts about Wisconsin, learn about health and safety, and meet a canine special agent. View: http://www.doj.state.wi.us/kidspage/
DFI KidsPage: The state's Department of Financial Institutions provides this great Web site with a history of money, an explanation of how investment works, and much more. Visit: http://www.wdfi.org/ymm/kids/useful_links/default.asp
Wisconsin Senate Kids Home Page: This Web site from the Wisconsin Senate introduces the state capital and explains how a bill becomes law. There are also lists of fun facts and state firsts. Visit: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/senate/scc/kids/
The Wisconsin Paper Council: tells kids about one of the state's important industries. Visit: http://www.wipapercouncil.org/fun&learning.htm
Wisconsin Assembly Student and Kids' Page: This Web site features state facts, puzzles, and the story of the Wisconsin eagle that traveled with a regiment throughout the Civil War. Visit: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/assembly/acc/kids/
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/constitution_day/
Immigration: Information on past immigrants from 1920 & 1933 plus contemporary examples are brought to life via images, audio, and further investigation. An interactive tour of Ellis Island is linked to this site.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/index.htm
Jamestown Online Adventure: This simulation gives students the opportunity to be the captain of the Jamestown Colony.
http://historyglobe.com/jamestown/
Wisconsin Resources and Games:
Wisconsin Historical Society: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/
Wisconsin Political Map: http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?wisconsin
Quick Facts: Wisconsin: “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun state facts, including the state motto, flower, and song. Visit: http://www.bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/wisconsin.html
Wisconsin.gov-Kids Page: The Wisconsin kids' site gives students a look at their state and its government. Visit: http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/kids_page.html
Wisconsin Fun Facts: This is a great resource for kids, with census info made kid-friendly! Visit: http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/wisconsin.html
Wisconsin History for Kids (Wisconsin Historical Society): The state historical society offers kids a timeline, fun facts, a list of Wisconsin firsts, and an online mammoth-archaeology game. Visit: http://wisconsinhistory.org/kids/
Department of Justice(DOJ) For Kids: The state Department of Justice has a great Web site for kids. They can find out fun facts about Wisconsin, learn about health and safety, and meet a canine special agent. View: http://www.doj.state.wi.us/kidspage/
DFI KidsPage: The state's Department of Financial Institutions provides this great Web site with a history of money, an explanation of how investment works, and much more. Visit: http://www.wdfi.org/ymm/kids/useful_links/default.asp
Wisconsin Senate Kids Home Page: This Web site from the Wisconsin Senate introduces the state capital and explains how a bill becomes law. There are also lists of fun facts and state firsts. Visit: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/senate/scc/kids/
The Wisconsin Paper Council: tells kids about one of the state's important industries. Visit: http://www.wipapercouncil.org/fun&learning.htm
Wisconsin Assembly Student and Kids' Page: This Web site features state facts, puzzles, and the story of the Wisconsin eagle that traveled with a regiment throughout the Civil War. Visit: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/assembly/acc/kids/