MR. LANDRETH'S WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY LINKS
Oz's Links- This site has one of the most extensive set of links for history students on the Internet. There's something on every subject you could need.
Geography World- An excellent all purpose Geography site with links to every subject.
History/Social Studies web site for K-12 Teachers (and Students)- One of the best all purpose links sites for all areas of history.
NM's Links to all things historic- another excellent links page covering many topics
CIA World Factbook- Comprehensive statistical information and maps on every country in the world.
Lonely Planet Online- One of the best travel guides on the market. The information here is informal and gives you a good feel for the location.
Encyclopedia Britannica.com- The best encyclopedia on the Internet
Encyclopedia.com- Good for quick ,simple information
Homework Central- Extensive information on any subject
Virtual reference desk- Many good links but poorly organized
Mr. Dowling's Internet Classroom- A world History web site for middle school but it has excellent, quick explanations and graphics of many subjects.
Mr. Donn's Internet classroom- Wonderful links on many subjects.
State Department Background Notes- Good general reference info on every country in the world
Geography World- An excellent all-purpose Geography site.
Geography links at the History/Social Studies web site for K-12 Teachers (and Students)- One of the best all purpose links sites for all areas of history and geography.
Oz's Country info and issues links
Oz's Geography, maps, and flag Links
Perry Casteneda Map collection from the University of Texas- large selection of maps from around the world and throughout history
National Geographic Map Machine- Great maps and country information
E-conflict World Encyclopedia- Good of material on specific countriel
Peter's Projection- Information on the Peter's Projection map and general cartography
Woolwine-Moen's online atlas- Excellent maps free to download and use
State Department Geographic learning site- Geography info, maps, and more
State Departmet Digital Diplomacy for Students-
Foreign Languauge for Travelers- Online translator and lessons
Egypt Web Quest from Benet High School
Ancient Egypt Powerpoint presentation
Portland State Greek Civilization for middle schoolers- Great information on all aspects of Greek life
"We are all Greeks"- Good Greek Links under the Source materials section
Greek Civilization Powerpoint presentation
Greek Art and Architecture Powerpoint presentation
Rome Web Quest from Benet High School
Ancient Romans Tutorial- Good links and information on the Romans
Geography of Religion web site- Links and info on all the major religions
ISLAM
The Hajj: Journey of a Lifetime- Take a virtual journey to Mecca
Growth of Islam- Good activity and links on the growth of Islam
Middle Ages Tutorial- University of Calgary site covering all aspects of the Middle Ages
The Black Death- an excellent tutorial on the Black Death
Black Death Powerpoint Presentation
Medieval Castle Powerpoint presentation
Medieval Cathedral Powerpoint presentation
Castles on the Web- The site to find information on individual castles
Heraldry on the Internet- the most complete heraldry site on the Internet
Medieval Towns- Terrific site on the development of Medieval Towns
Medieval Boston, England- good map of medieval town
Bristol, England- A site about the modern city of Bristol with good historical information about the towns development
Lincoln, England- Check out the local history section of this site
Wharram Percy- A site about a Medieval village
Medieval Links- Many good links with Photos
Medieval Women- Information on the lives of women
Renaissance Web Quest from Benet High School
Leonardo Da Vinci- Excellent site covering all aspects of the genius' life.
Renaissance Travelquest- Travel around Europe while looking at famous artwork.
Urban Sanitation in Paris- What did Parisians do with their garbage?
The European Voyages of Exploration- Very complete site on all aspects of the era
Latitude and its importance to exploration
Mariner's Museum- Good information on explorations throughout the world
Oz's Non-Western links- Good sections on various Asian countries
50 Years of Communist Rule in China- This Christian Science Monitor Special Feature is a good synopsis of the last 50 years of Chinese history
Asian immigrant web quest- has some good links on Asian-American immigration
LANIC- Latin America Network Information Center- Good links to a wide variety of information on every country in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Latin America links of Geography World
Historical Maps of the Americas
Ancient Middle America- University of Duluth's very complete web site of ancient sites throughout Middle America
Guatemalan Links- includes many good Mayan links
The Aztecs- Good information and links on the Aztecs
Inca Trail- Photos from the Inca Trail and Macchu Pichu
Oz's Non-Western links- Good section on Africa
World African Network- General Information on African and African-American issues
Bicycling through Africa- Read one couple's account of their trip across Africa.
Afromix- Guide to African musical styles and their geography
NM's Creative Impulse Revolution's Links
French Revolution Web Activity
Extent of the British Empire at its height in maps
British Encyclopedia's WWI site- a very complete site with many interesting entries and art
Atomic Bomb- web quest provides many good links and poses an interesting question
WWII: A Soldier's View- WWII web quest
HOLOCAUST
Fall of the Berlin Wall- One man's story
Fall of the Wall- A special report from the Christian Science Monitor
Berlin Wall web site- Great info and photo's
East Berlin Web site- Site goes over changes that have occurred since the Wall fell.
BBC- The British Broadcasting Company is one of the best places for international news
CNN- Another good source for international news
Christian Science Monitor- An excellent newspaper for international news
Oz's links to: Music , Movies , Art , Television and photography, Drama and Literature, Fashion, food, games and entertainment
Oz's links to children (and teenagers) throughout history
Web Quest on Women's clothing through the centuries
Nutty Sites- Some completely brainless sites for brainless moments