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Free Women’s History Month Lessons & Activities!

March 14th, 2013

Hi!  It’s Thursday, March 14, 2013 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Women’s History Month

Age Range: 10 and up  (approximately, with parental supervision)

March is 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 on the left side of the page 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, student activities, collection guides and research aids. Don’t miss the link to “Women’s History.” When the new page opens, you’ll see an illustration of a woman. Below it, are links to “Lesson Plans,” and a section “For Students” with many, many more resources to explore.

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

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Social Sciences Video & Current Events Newsletter!

November 29th, 2012

Hi! It’s Thursday, November 29, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Izzit.org

http://www.izzit.org

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

I just learned about this non-profit, NON-PARTISAN organization that provides teachers, educators, and homeschoolers with engaging educational videos and materials “to teach the next generation about the ideas, institutions, and benefits of a free society” and foster understanding and support for the foundational ideas of the U.S. republic, such as individual liberty, personal responsibility, and equality before the law.

The site offers a FREE membership program that includes a daily current events newsletter (with two lessons) and provides members with one free educational video (selected from the extensive video catalog) each year. You must register to receive the freebies. There is no shipping or handling charge to get the free DVD, they only require that you provide feedback via their online form.

This site also has a subscription membership that allows members to receive multiple free videos each year and access to “Current Events Lessons” that are archived at the website. But again, you don’t have to purchase a thing to get one free video each year, and the free newsletter with current events lessons and discussion questions.

The videos available at this website promote thoughtful discussion and respectful debate about issues and events to help young people become independent-minded, fully engaged citizens. As explained at the site:

“We ask students to think about the role of government and the importance of voluntary associations in promoting human flourishing. Students gain a greater appreciation for how a free society with a strong rule of law enables a diverse people to coexist, cooperate, and prosper.

“We encourage a healthy skepticism about authoritative claims, so that students learn to seek out evidence rather than accept assertions. In this way, young people develop the ability to use reason and common sense to evaluate the information they will encounter throughout their lives.”

Once you register, you can select a free Social Sciences video from their catalog that includes the following categories:

  • U.S. History & Government
  • World History & Geography
  • Business
  • Economics

BONUS! You’ll also find videos covering Health/Physical Education, Language Arts, Math, Music/Art, and Science/Technology that are aligned with common core educational standards.

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History of LEGOs Animated Video!

September 27th, 2012

Hi! It’s Thursday, September 27, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
YouTube: The LEGO Story

Age Range: All (with parental supervision)

ClickScholar Priya suggested this charming video of “The LEGO Story.”  When you get to the website you can watch an inspiring, animated story of the history of the LEGO company that is laced with “pearls of wisdom” for life and business success. This little 17-minute video will entertain the whole family.

Note: This video is on YouTube. It has received over 2.5 million views, and the viewers have posted comments – not all of which are not meant for general audiences. Parents, as always, should preview the video and supervise Internet use.

 

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Free DVDs from John Stossel!

September 13th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Thursday, September 13, 2012, and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Stossel In The Classroom: Free DVD

Age Range: 11-18 (about middle school/high school with parental supervision)

“Stossel in the Classroom.” Sponsored by the Center for Independent Thought (a non-profit educational foundation) offers a free DVD each school year that is a compilation of John Stossel’s television programs and specials designed for use in the classroom to enhance the study of social sciences.  All you have to do is register (free), and agree to provide feedback once you’ve viewed the DVD – and the DVD will be mailed to your home or school address. There are also free, downloadable “Teacher Guides” for the DVDs at the website with lesson plans, activity suggestions, handouts, and vocabulary.

A new DVD is produced each year and is free to teachers including home educators. Right now you can get TWO FREE DVDs: the 2013 edition, and the 2012 edition (while supplies last)! When you get to the site, you’ll see John Stossel’s smiling face and learn how to register to receive the DVDs.

When you’re through registering, use the menu at the top of the page to access all of the free resources available. Watch free “Streaming Videos” from Stossel on thought-provoking topics. Past videos are archived at the site. You can also search the videos by subject including:

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business   Chemistry
  • Civics
  • Computer Science
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • English Language Arts
  • Environmental Science   Government Law
  • Health
  • Journalism
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Math
  • Music
  • Parenting
  • Political Science
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language
  • Technology
  • US History
  • World History

Again, all of this is provided for FREE — they simply request that you provide feedback on the website and products to share with fellow teachers/educators.

You can use John Stossel’s thought-provoking programs to launch lively discussions, question conventional wisdom, gather and analyze information, and distinguish between fact and opinion.

When you register at the site, you will automatically receive the quarterly e-newsletter with convenient links to order the latest free DVD, play the free monthly streaming video clips, and access the featured teacher resources.

 

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Free History Audios & More!

June 21st, 2012

Hi!  It’s Thursday, June 21, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Learn Out Loud: History

Age Range: 11 and up (middle school, high school, and beyond, with parental supervision)

A Maryland ClickScholar suggested this commercial website that offers a vast array of free history audio books, lectures, speeches, sermons, interviews, and video resources that you can listen to or watch online. 

When you get to the site, you’ll see a brief introduction and a menu of the free history resources that include:

  • What Started World War I Lecture
  • Patrick Henry Speech
  • Gettysburg Address Audio
  • Susan B. Anthony Speech
  • Jamestown, Virginia History Lecture
  • Byzantine Empire History
  • History of Napoleon Bonaparte
  • And Many More!

When you’re through exploring the history list, check out the other “Free Online Learning on Audio & Video” titles offered in other subjects including:

  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Biography
  • Business
  • Languages 
  • Literature
  • Philosophy 
  • Science
  • Technology
  • And More!

Again, this is a commercial site where you can purchase audio/video downloads, but they offer this amazing archive of free online learning titles absolutely free. 

BONUS:  You can sign up to receive the “Free Resource of the Day Emails” that provide one free audio or video learning title. The email is sent out Monday through Friday and is a great way to stay informed about new audio & video educational content that is added to the site.

 

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Secret Millionaire’s Club for Kids!

February 16th, 2012

Hi!  It’s Thursday, February 16, 2012 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Secret Millionaire’s Club

Age Range: 8-12 (grades 3-6, with parental supervision)

The world’s most famous investor, Warren Buffet, offers this website with free animated videos and coordinated activity packs to teach kids financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and core math skills!

When you get to the site the multi-media extravaganza begins. You’ll hear music, sound effects, and the current video episode will automatically launch. Use the menu to access:
 
*Episodes – Watch over 25 animated videos that teach kids about what it takes to be successful in business, finance, and life. These episodes all have a moral as the titles suggest:

  • The Real Skinny: Don’t Prejudge
  • Mental for Rental: Think of Alternatives
  • Be Successful: Present Yourself Well
  • Experienced? Get A Mentor
  • Tough Cookies: Never Cut Corners
  • Learn Baby Learn: Learn Something Everyday
  • Credit Card Trouble: Be Responsible & Dependable
  • Debt of a Salesman: Debt Can Be A Racket
  • Gotta Dance: Pursue Your Dreams

*Games – These entertaining games will test the skills you learn at SMC. For example, see if you can pay off your credit card debt before time runs out.

*Ask Warren – Kids can enter a question and get an online answer about money, investing, choosing a career, running a business and more.

*Learn & Earn – You’ll find a selection of classroom activities and downloadable activity packs with episode discussion questions, quizzes, and ideas to further learning. You’ll also find “Family Activities” that are similar to the classroom activities but tailored to a home/family environment (or homeschool).

A “Volunteer” section explores organizations such as Junior Achievement, Girls Inc., Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and 4-H.

This site is updated with new episodes, resources, and activities (including occasional contests).  Bookmark it to return again.

 

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