How's this for an incentive to do some good whilst having fun - not to mention sharpening those geography skills. Every time you answer a question correctly, the folks at the site donate cups of water on your behalf. At the end of each game, you can even print out a 'badge' of honor, which will state how much water you helped donate!
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Read about the mysteries of past civilizations, pose a question to Dr. Dig, send in your own archeology dig story or simply take one of the hundreds of quizzes to test your knowledge. Whatever you do, you'll have a great time, especially if you love archeology!
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This site is a treasure trove of research for those Social Studies assignments or if you are just curious. With topics ranging from the history of music to history of microprocessors, there is something for everyone.
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A great site if you are curious or need some information on ancient civilizations. The site provides detailed information on ancient cultures of Far East Asia, Egypt, Rome, Africa and Ancient Americas, and is a fun way to learn about our ancestors and how they lived.
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While this site has the usual interactive games, its most fascinating feature is a full-length documentary that depicts the human evolution spanning over 4 million years. View it on your own or refer it to your teacher and make your social studies class come alive!
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Read or listen to radio broacasts about life in the pre-historic times. The site has a lot of fun information, pictures and documentaries about pre-historic animals, especially dinosaurs. If you get tired with all the serious stuff, you can also play games with pre-historic sea creatures.
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Whether you need to brush up on your US Geography or learn more about volcanoes and gemstones, this site has it all. Each section also has some fun printable that you can color and send to friends or simply keep for yourselves.
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The site has two sections, one dedicated to geology, where you learn about the rock and soil layers that make up the Earth, and the other dedicated to geography, the study of our planet and it's inhabitants today. Since the site is well categorized, you can find a short, succinct explanation on any topic quite easily. Just in case you are in the mood for some swinging music, there are also songs dedicated to every topic on the site!
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This site has everything you have always wanted to know about the U.S. Government and more. With topics ranging from how a Post Office works, to how to become a U.S. Citizen, there is a trove of information for that Social Studies exam that you dread but wish to ace - and of course there are plenty of fun interactive games, that somehow manage to be educational.
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