It’s Thursday, October 24, 2019, and time for Social Sciences. I would like to invite you to check out the Recommended Website for Social Sciences I’ve put together for us.
Almanac of Theodore Roosevelt
Age Range: 8-18 (Grades 3-12, with parental supervision) On October 27, 1858, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States was born. With this website, students will learn all about the man and his legacy.
Using the simple navigation menu at the top of the page, learn about Theodore Roosevelt as:
- President
- Politician
- Soldier
- Author
- Outdoorsman
- Family man
Through texts, images, videos, and much more visitors can not only explore his life but can also discover his contributions to American history such as:
- The Rough Riders
- The Square Deal
- League of Nations
- United States Forest Service
- Antiquities Act
- Panama Canal
- And much more.
Throughout the website are downloadable PDFs of speeches, primary resources, lists, and much more to be used in your studies offline. Visitors will also enjoy checking our “The Roosevelt Bears” in the Cartoon section of this website to see and read the “Teddy” related storybooks of the day.
This thorough website is an excellent resource for your history and presidential studies.
Recommended Website: The Great Chicago Fire
Age Range: 8-18 (Grades 3-12, with parental supervision) This site, sponsored by the Chicago Historical Society and Northwestern University, provides a very in-depth look at the Great Chicago Fire. The fire began on October 8, 1871, and by the time it was finally brought under control on October 10, 1871, more than three square miles of the city was destroyed claiming up to 300 lives and leaving one hundred thousand people homeless.
When you get to the site, you can read the introduction, then choose from the two main parts: The Great Chicago Fire or the Web of Memory. In The Great Chicago Fire section, you can read first-hand articles with images on the following topics:
- A Bird’s Eye View of Pre-Fire Chicago
- The Great Conflagration
- The Ruined City
- Rescue and Relief
- Queen of the West Once More
In the Web of Memory, you’ll find:
- The Eyewitnesses
- Media Event
- Fanning the Flames
- The O’Leary Legend
- Souvenirs
- Commemorating Catastrophe
Be sure to check out the top menu including Touring the Fire and Special Features. There is so much to see here.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
