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Ancient History

ArchNet: WWW Virtual Library – Archaeology
  ArchNet website is designed to promote appreciation, understanding, and knowledge about archaeology, and the preservation and interpretation of cultural resources, both prehistoric and historic.
The British Museum
  Comprehensive images and writing on ancient Mesopotamia by the British Museum.
Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
  Contains tons of information about all those ancient dudes and what they did every day -- all by Mrs. Donn.
Dig - The Archaeology Magazine for Kids
  Kids will really dig this site -- it's the Dig Magazine (the archeology magazine for kids) website.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
  Information on a broad range of ancient cultures, including information on mythology/religion, history, philosophy and much more
Flints and Stones
  This site explores the world of the late Stone Age hunter gatherers by taking you into the lives of the inhabitants of Britain and North West Europe
Mr. Donn's Ancient History Page
  Mr. Donn's history site is just that -- lots of history -- all short and sweet.
 

Biographies

Biography.com
  Official site of the Biography Channel with information on past programs, as well as teaching aids, quizzes and discussions.
Time.com’s The Most Important People of the 20th Century
  Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most important people of the 20th Century.
Zoom Inventors and Inventions
  Information on significant inventions and inventors from early history to the present day
Biographical Dictionary
  This dictionary provides brief citations on more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day.
HyperHistory
  HyperHistory is an expanding scientific project presenting 3,000 years of world history with an interactive combination of lifelines, timelines, and maps.
Women in Canadian History
  Biographical information on notable women in Canadian history, plus history trivia, interesting quotes and topical information.
 

Canada & Its History

Civilization.ca
  The Canadian Museum of Civilization site gives a sweeping virtual tour of civilizations from ancient times to the present day.
Confederation for Kids
  This site was written for young people ages 9 to 13 who want to learn about how Canada became a country.
The British Columbia Wilderness – BC Adventure Network
  Learn about BC wildlife, wilderness and recreational activities.
The Kids' Site of Canadian Settlement -- Library and Archives Canada
  Explores early settlement groups in Canada including First Nations, European, and Asian communities.
The National Flag of Canada
  Learn about the history, traditions and ceremonies surrounding the National Flag of Canada.
Explore North - Klondike Gold Rush
  Great links to sites that focus on the history and characters of the Klondike Gold Rush.
The National Anthem of Canada
  Find the lyrics, an audio clip, sheet music and historical information on the National Anthem of Canada.
The Canadian Museum of Civilization
  Official website of the Canadian Museum of Civilization
 

Cultures of the World

Country Insights
  Current information on the countries and cultures of the world from the Centre for Intercultural Learning.
CountryReports.org
  Current and historical information on the countries and cultures of the world.
Mr. Dowling’s ElectronicPassport
  Prehistoric, historical and current information on cultures, countries and regions of the world.
The United Nations CyberSchoolBus: Educational Resources for Students and Teachers
  The Cyberschoolbus was created as an online education component of the Global Teaching and Learning Project, whose mission is to promote education about international issues and the United Nations.
Yahoo – Regional: Countries
  Yahoo links to websites from or about most countries of the world.
 

Explorers

Zoom Explorers
  An A-Z listing of explorers from different historical periods and different regions of the world.
 

First Nations

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – Kid’s Stop
  Learn more about aboriginal people, history, languages, and place names in Canada.
The Canadian Encyclopedia – Native People
  Information on the various First Nations groups of Canada, including historical facts, suggested readings and links to related sites
National Museum of the American Indian
  Information about current exhibits and programs at the NMAI
Native American Sites
  This site fosters communication among Native peoples and between Indians and non-Indians by providing access to home pages of Native American Nations and organizations, and to other sites that provide information about American Indians.
Arctic Circle: History & Culture
  Information about native people living in the far north, including prehistoric and historical links, as well as links to websites of northern indigenous peoples from around the world.
Canku Ota – Many Paths
  This online newsletter celebrating Native America includes current issues and news, as well as a kid’s page, coloring book and cool links.
 

Geography

The Atlas of Canada
  The Atlas of Canada Web site provides an interesting, dynamic and comprehensive collection of maps and related information about Canada
FEMA for Kids
  This site teaches kids how to be prepared for disasters and prevent disaster damage. You can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.
World Fact Book -- Yahooligans
  Yahooligans World Fact Book links to maps, flags, codes, currencies, geographic names and other interesting country facts.
National Geographic.com Kids
  National Geographic Kids is an interactive site covering animals, entertainment, science, technology, current events, and cultures from around the world.
 
Politics & Government

First Among Equals

  Information on all 21 of Canada’s Prime Ministers, including profiles and speeches.
Government of Canada Kids’ Zone
  Lots of great Government of Canada links to various agencies and programs of interest to children
Canadian Prime Minister’s Page
  Information about the current Canadian Prime Minister of Canada, including news, speeches and initiatives.
British Columbia Government Kids’ Page
  A comprehensive list of online links of interest for children from the Government of British Columbia.
 
World History
The History Channel
  Historychannel.com provides links to classroom resources, featured exhibits, quizzes, discussion lists and a fun link to “This day in history”.
History/Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers
  This site encourages the use of the internet as a tool for learning and teaching Social Studies and History.
Labyrinth Home Page
  The Labyrinth provides free access to high quality electronic resources in medieval studies.
HyperHistory Online
  HyperHistory Online navigates through 3000 years of World History with information on important people, history, events and maps