Resources
Prentice Hall Social Studies Skills Tutor
Please visit the following site for help with the skills outlined below:
http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/ss_skills_tutor/content/pop.html
Geographic Literacy
Using Cartographer’s Tools
Analyzing and Interpreting Special Purpose Maps
Visual Analysis
Analyzing Graphic Data
Analyzing Images
Critical Thinking and Reading
Identifying Main Ideas
Sequencing
Identifying Cause and Effect
Drawing Inferences and Conclusions
Making Valid Generalizations
Distinguishing Fact and Opinion
Comparing and Contrasting
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
Recognizing Bias
Identifying Frame of Reference and Point of View
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Communications
Using Reliable Information
Transferring Information from One Medium to Another
Synthesizing Information
Supporting a Position
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Looking for homework help? Then visit McDougal Littel Middle School Social Studies interactive web site at: www.ClassZone.com.
Click on American History Beginnings through Reconstruction.
This site contains:
- Animations
- Interactive Review
- Map Center
- Research and Writing
- Activities
- Current Events
- Online Test Practice
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How to cite sources APA Style: www.citiationmachine.net, http://english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01 l
Sample APA Style Paper: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090212013008_560.pdf
How to Write a Research Paper: http://www.infoplease.com/homework/t1termpaper1.html
Middle School Essay Tips:
http://www.videojug.com/interview/middle-school-essay-tips
www.mrnussbaum.com Re: Interactive Geography Activities
www.softschools.com/social_studies/ Re: Interactive Social Studies games.
How to create a flip book: www.readwritethink.org/materials/flipbook/
How to create a political cartoon: www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Political-Cartoon
Political cartoons and their explanation: http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/galleryfiles/578/Political_Cartoons.pdf
www.pearson.com Re: Chapter self test, virtual field trips, enrichment activities, videos, etc. This is a GREAT site! Check it out!