Social Sciences – The Mommies Reviews

It’s time for Social Sciences and I would like to ask you to check out the Recommended Website. If you have used these resources leave me a comment and let me know what you think of them and why.

Recommended Website: Ancient Greece

Age Range: 7-11 (Grades 2-6, with parental supervision)

This website, part of the larger University of Manchester UK children’s website, takes primary school-aged students on an interactive exploration of the history of ancient Greece.

Using the side bar menu, begin your journey by selecting from the following:

Explore Ancient Greece – Use the interactive map to learn more about the city-states of Greece such as Syracuse, Delphi, Olympia, Sparta, Athens, and Lesbos.

A timeline of ancient Greece – “Travel through time to discover the treasures of Ancient Greece” with this colorful and informative timeline.

Greek Religion and the gods – Dig into the stories of the Greek gods including Athena, Aphrodite, Hades, Poseidon, Zeus and more.

The Ancient Olympics – Click on the correct city in Greece where the Olympics where held to learn about the games, rules, and even how to make your own “Olympic Torch”.

The Greek Alphabet & Language – Learn the Greek alphabet then play click-and-drag games to practice what you have learned.

Test Your Knowledge – Take the interactive multiple choice quiz to test your knowledge of ancient Greece.

Catapult – Have some fun seeing how far you can sling a rock with this online game.

Ride the chariot – Race your chariot around the track with this fun (but a bit challenging) game. (Hint: when trying to turn, your chariot needs to be in motion – you may need to hold the up and the right or left arrow at the same time.)

When you have finished your ancient Greece studies, click “Home” in the upper menu and continue the learning by exploring the other interactive programs available.

Recommended Website: Women’s History Month

Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12 approximately, with parental supervision)

Here is another resource for Women’s History Month that recognizes and celebrates the importance of women and their role in history. This website, sponsored by the Library of Congress, offers extensive free resources including articles, exhibitions, audio/visual presentations, lessons, activities and more to learn about women’s history.

When you get to the website you’ll see an introduction and featured highlights and events. Use the menu at the top to access:

Exhibits & Collections – An archive of links to resources that include virtual field trips to historic places such as the homes of Clara Barton and Eleanor Roosevelt, and links to information on Women’s Rights, and women in Performing Arts, Government and Politics, Culture and Folklife, and much more.

Audio/Video – Enjoy audio and video presentations about women in Arts and Culture, Business and Economics, Civil Rights, Music and Performing Arts, Poetry and Literature, and more.

For Teachers – Access ready-to-use lesson plans, collection guides and research aids.

There is a massive amount of content here, so bookmark the site to return often.

Recommended Website: Elementary Science Program – Spring Activities

Age Range: 6-14 (Grades 1-8, with parental supervision)

At this site you will find free sets of questions that lead to science investigations that you can easily do.

The spring topics include: