Social+Sciences

Welcome to the Social Sciences resources page. We hope that you will use this editable space to share resources, projects and ideas you have for using computers in the Social Science classroom. Please also visit the Discussion Area (though the link in the tab bar above) to answer questions and post your own.

Using Google Earth and Google Maps In Geography and History classrooms
Many Geography teachers will already be using Google Earth and Google Maps in their classrooms. Students can use **Google Maps** to track population and building density and compare building patterns in different urban areas around the world.

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 * Google Earth** has been expanding its teacher resources material dramatically in the last few years. On Google Earth, you can now find incredible project plans like examining tectonic plates and following the tracks of the Crusaders. **Google Earth 5 now also allows for narration of earth tours.** Geography students can demonstrate their understanding of physical and human patterns by narrating the path they are drawing in google earth. Students can then save and share these tours with each other.

Google Earths new **historical imagery feature** can show students how landscapes and city scapes have changed over time. Students can set the length of time and the exact location they want to see.

Virtual Museums
Many museums are now offering "virtual tours" with support materials for teachers and students. here are links to a few that might be useful.

Canada's Virtual Museum (redone in fall 2009): MOMA: An extensive on-line collection National Museum of American History: Browsable collections with descriptions