McDermott Library
Social Studies

McDermott Elementary School
Northside Independent Schools

5111 USAA Boulevard
San Antonio, Texas

 

50 States

Great site! State symbols, flags, maps, history, and much more.

American Memory Timeline

Easy to use. Divided into periods of American history, such as New Nation (1783-1815), Civil War (1861-1877), and more. Primary sources from the Library of Congress.

American West

Great site; easy to use. History and development of the twenty-two western states that form the American west, from frontier and pioneer days of the wild west, to today's modern west.

Ancient Worlds

Introduction to ancient world cultures.

Atlapedia of Countries A to Z

Searchable database of countries with information about population, capital, climate, people, religions, languages, government, economy, and more.

Betsy Ross Homepage

Excellent site! Includes information on Betsy Ross and the first flag.

Blank and Outline Maps

Collections of blank and outline maps to print out for educational or personal use.

Flag Timeline

Information from January 1, 1776 through December 12, 1995.

Geobop's North America

Symbols, quick facts, history, and geography for U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Greenland.

Government Information

Information on economy, defense, geography, government, people, national anthem, territories, and a U.S. map.

Handbook of Texas Online

Encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture.

Historic U.S. Maps

Fantastic historic maps of the United States online that show the development of the nation.

Lone Star Junction

Great site! Online resources about Texas, it's symbols, and it's early history.

Map Clip Art

Free geographical images, maps, and flags for your use.

Outline Maps

Selection of outline maps to print or download for use in the classroom or at home. Includes map of Colonial America, 1776.

State Capital Game

Learn the capitals of the United States by searching for hidden words in grid.

State Symbols

Information on states, including flag, motto, colors, and more.

World Factbook

Up-to-date and in-depth information on countries. Online site includes maps and appendixes.

World Flag Database

Color pictures of national flags of countries throughout the world and their states. Includes flags from the past.


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