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Nicole's Internet Search:
 * Getting To Know Inc., http://www.gettingtoknow.com: This website provides many different activities that __students__ can do to explore people in history such as American Presidents and scientists. One of the best features this website provides is videos that allow students to get to know the American Presidents of the past. The videos include a talking cartoon of the President, real pictures and a narrator’s voice that is talking as if he is the President. In the videos he gives an overview of the Presidents life in a way young students can relate to.
 * Discovery __Education__, http://www.discoveryeducation.com: This website contains different categories of study that you can click on and explore. With each category you can click on student or a teacher section. The teacher section leads you to different lesson ideas with overall objectives. Each subject has a list of vocabulary words with a definition and the content it can be used in. The vocabulary section has an option to click on and hear the word being said. If you decide to click onto the student section, there are various videos that students can watch on various topics. One great video Discovery Education provides is “George Washington and the Continental Army.” This is a short video clip on the information of who George Washington was and how he helped America in their rise to independence. This video, like many others on this site, has actors acting out many events that we do not have footage of that allows students to place themselves into that moment in history.
 * Bens Guide to US Government For Kids, http://bensguide.gpo.gov: This is an amazing website that is just for kids. The site is directed by a cartoon version of Ben Franklin who leads children through different aspects in history with information appropriate for their age. The child-friendly website is easy to manage with information as well as interactive games and activities students can partake in.

Lauren W's Internet Search:
 * Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, []: Our forefather Ben Franklin leads this very informative and interactive website for grades K-12. It is split into appropriate grade levels, and each section explains government in a way that can be understood by that given level. For example, in the K-2 section, Ben goes over where our nation is located, what is found in “your neighborhood,” an overview of why we need government and how the branches work, symbols of our government, and some games and activities. In the 3-5 section, it goes into more detail about branches of government, how laws are made, important US documents, __citizenship__, how elections work, national vs. state government, and even a glossary to define new terms. I really like how this site introduces the information in a way that students can really process it and have fun at the same time!
 * __USA Flag__ Site, []: This website is perfect for introducing children to the history of the American Flag. It has tons of information on how the flag started, proper flag etiquette and why it is so important, and why the flag is such a powerful symbol. It also includes links to lots of patriotic songs and pictures. My favorite part about the sight is that it includes links to some wonderful children’s literature to incorporate when teaching about the American flag and our nation’s history.
 * Congress for Kids, []: This website, led by Uncle Sam, is an interactive site that goes into detail about government and how it runs. It is geared towards elementary school students, and covers independence, elections, all three branches of government, the constitution and how it was written, the bill of rights, and much more. Each section includes interactive quizzes, games, “things to think about,” “did you know?” facts, and links to some good literature on the topic. This website really uses a variety of instruction tools to get the information across to the students.

Lauren P's Internet Search:
 * History Channel, www. History.com: This website provides a plethora of topics from all different time periods. The topics are listed into categories including ancient history, events, U.S Presidents, Civil War, Wars and Military Conflicts, U.S States, Places, People, Women’s History, Colonial America, Vietnam War, Holidays, Black History, World War II, Eras and Decades, Science and Technology, Native American History, and U.S Government. Each different link in these categories provides access to content, dates, videos, and much more. The website provides all of the full length television shows hosted from the History Channel and “A This Day in History” link. There is also a Games link for kids that have both fun and history educational games.
 *  Ben’s Guide to U.S Government, [|www.Bensguide.gpo.guide]: This is a great children’s website on history and government. The main host is Benjamin Franklin. The website provides content for children from Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade! The link for each grade level provides a list of topics that students can click on and explore. The website provides additional resources for students, parents, and teachers both within in the site and within the World Wide Web. Students can also learn more about the website host, Benjamin Franklin. They can learn more about his life as a printer, librarian, inventor, and statesman and have access to his interactive life timeline.
 *  White House Website, []: The White House Website is a great way for students to learn more about a host of topics including the three branches of government, the Constitution, Federal Agencies and Commissions, Elections and Voting, and state and local government. There is also an area where students can learn more about the White House with an interactive tour, photo galleries, live streams, and podcasts. These links include information about the White House, special issues and briefings about legislation, Presidential actions, Statements and Releases, etc.

Sarah's Internet Search:
 * Encyclopedia Smithsonian ,[]: This website has information about United States Politics, Government and Governmental reform. This goes into detail about the most historical important figure heads of our nation to the more current ones, with pictures of the Presidents and their First Ladies. This site also gives details of the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the Seneca Falls Convention for Civil Rights.
 * Basic Readings in US Democracy, [] :This website goes over the Declaration of Independence, the way America has developed during the Industrial Revolution and the way we have changed through Slavery and the journey that we as a country had to take. It also has links to information about the Cold War Issues such as the Marshall Plan and the Censure of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
 * Educational Games and Resources, []: This site can help introduce students to currency. This will give students the opportunity to create and design their own money.