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Virtually Tour an American Flag Factory!

July 1st, 2022

It’s Friday, July 1, 2022, and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

Annin Flagmakers

(annin.com/about-us/)

Grades 4 and up, with parental supervision

July 4th is the most popular day of the year to fly a U.S. flag. The Annin Flagmakers company manufactures U.S. flags in America.

On their website, you can read a brief history of the company and flag manufacturing through text and photographs. Scroll down to “Read More” under “Our History”. Scroll through the images and read the history. Then scroll further down to view their “History Book” and “History Brochure” to learn the history of the company from 1898 to the present day. It ties in the company history with historical events that impacted flag sales dramatically.

Then under “Products”, click on “State Flags” for pictures of each flag of the United States. Enjoy your 4th!

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European Geography Games!

March 10th, 2022

Toporope

(www.toporopa.eu/en/)

Grades 3-12, with parental supervision

Hone in on your geography skills with the interactive games on this website.

This sister site to the previously reviewed World Geography Games website focuses on the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. Games include:

  • Interactive maps in which the player identifies the location of a given place for:

  • Countries & capitals
  • Seas, islands, peninsulas, and straits
  • Mountains and volcanoes
  • Rivers and lakes
  • England
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Ireland and Northern Ireland
  • Cities
  • Regions, Boroughs, Counties, Council areas, Principal areas, and Districts
  • And more

  • Drag and drop the countries to the correct location on the map with the Countries puzzle
  • Choose what country a flag represents
  • Identify the countries of the European Union
  • Locate countries that have a reigning monarch
  • Pinpoint the countries that use the Euro as their official currency

All the games are easy to play but challenging to master as the student commits the information to memory.

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All About the 50 U.S. States

February 3rd, 2022

The US50

(www.theus50.com/)

All grades, children with parental supervision

This ad-supported website is a one-stop location for information about all of the 50 states.

When arriving at the site, use the map to locate the state of choice. When the page opens you can then use the links to find concise information about that state including:

  • Historic Figures
  • Information – State symbols, seal, flag, quarter, license plate, flower, stamp, and more
  • Geography & Maps
  • Outdoors – State parks, hiking, and more
  • Tourism
  • Governors
  • Cities
  • Colleges
  • And much more

There are even online trivia quizzes for each state to test your knowledge and links to other state-related websites. Also on the home page, scroll below the map to find links to an image of the Declaration of Independence, downloadable audio of the national anthem, and fast facts study guides which include printable outline maps of the states and mailing addresses to the state governors and tourism offices.

This site is bookmark-worthy and a great place to get general information for all of your state studies.

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Visit County Cork, Ireland Virtually

March 12th, 2021

Prezi: Virtual Field Trip to Ireland

(prezi.com/kxuz_ybsgksz/virtual-field-trip-to-ireland/)

All grades, with parental supervision

 

Through images, text, and videos, take a quick trip to County Cork, Ireland with this presentation created by Andrea Bresnahan on the larger Prezi website. A prezi is an online, user-created, digital presentation similar to a PowerPoint presentation.

When arriving at today’s link, use the arrows to navigate through the presentation. Along with the images and embedded YouTube videos, visitors can: 

  • See the moors of Ireland
  • View the flag and maps of Ireland
  • Learn about Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone
  • Visit the Macroom Castle
  • Discover the Drombeg Stone Circle
  • Examine bits and pieces of history

While this presentation is brief, it gives visitors a lovely glimpse of County Cork.

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Journey to County Cork, Ireland

October 16th, 2020

 

It’s Friday, October 16, 2020, and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

Prezi: Virtual Field Trip to Ireland

(prezi.com/kxuz_ybsgksz/virtual-field-trip-to-ireland/)

Age Range: All (All grades; children with parental supervision)

 

Through images, text, and videos, take a quick trip to County Cork, Ireland with this presentation created by Andrea Bresnahan on the larger Prezi website. A prezi is an online, user created, digital presentation similar to a PowerPoint presentation.

When arriving at today’s link, use the arrows to navigate through the presentation. Along with the images and embedded YouTube videos, visitors can: 

  • See the moors of Ireland
  • View the flag and maps of Ireland
  • Learn about Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone
  • Discover the Drombeg Stone Circle
  • Examine bits and pieces of history
  • And more!

While this presentation is brief, it gives visitors a lovely glimpse of County Cork.

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Free Lessons & Activities on Puerto Rico

October 17th, 2019

 

It’s Thursday, October 17, 2019, and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

 

Recommended Website:

Boricua Kids

(www.elboricua.com/BoricuaKids.html)

Age Range: 6-13 (Grades 1-7, with parental supervision)

 

October 18th, 1898, was the date that Spain turned over Puerto Rico to the United States’ control, a condition of The Treaty of Paris after the Spanish-American War. At this website, you’ll find free lesson plans and activities about the history, geography, and culture of Puerto Rico.

When you get to the site, read the brief introduction. Then use the horizontal menu at the top of the page to access: 

  • A Map of Puerto Rico
  • A Fact Sheet – Includes the national flower, bird, flag, capital, government, terrain, notable people, etc.
  • Tainos – Learn about the indigenous people of Puerto Rico, the Taino Indians.
  • Puerto Rico, U.S.A. – A brief history of Puerto Rico’s history with the United States of America.

Then, use the menu on the left to explore: 

  • Food – Get recipes for Coconut Kisses, Plantain Chips, and more!
  • Songs – Listen to Children’s songs such as “El Gato Y El Raton.”
  • Coloring Pages – Print and color symbols of Puerto Rico.
  • Coqui – Learn about Puerto Rico’s very tiny tree frog.
  • Rain Forest – Discover Puerto Rico’s tropical rain forest, El Yunque.
  • Lesson Plans – Free lessons, designed for classroom teachers, that cover Puerto Rican social studies, geography, history, and much more.

Print out quizzes, word search puzzles, coloring activities, and more!

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