Valley Stream District 30

Washington, DC/ The Capitol- Good pictures of buildings, good links to topics connected with the Capitol.

Theme Culture & Empathy Activity Reading Standard 5 Theme Nation state civic values, Government Activity Make a chart... How does government affect me? Allows students to select different buildings in 'town' to learn about different aspects of the government. President for a day! is an interactive activity that helps students learn about presidential responsibilities and activities. Inside the Voting Booth explains the voting process.

Great pictures of African artwork, sculptures, etc.

Theme Culture & Empathy Activity Reading Standard 3 Theme Environment & Society Activity Travel To... This is Fodors' mini travel guide to Sao Paolo. There is an overview of the city and tourist info. including maps. There are also 3 feature articles: Brazil's Melting Pot, Land of Contrast, and Playing Politics. This is a site packed with information but students will need teacher guidance.

Good basic fact site. There are pictures, maps, travel tips, and includes Sao Paulo.

Theme, Culture & Empathy Activity Reading Theme Places & Regions Activity Maps England- Small print, good maps, concise information. Links to leaders, government, etc.

Theme Places and Regions Activity Use of aerial photography Collection of aerial photographs, residential areas, commercial/industrial, farms, and parks.

Theme Empathy, Identity, Change, Culture Activity, Maps This site lets your students generate, use and print special purpose maps, dynamic maps that include physical, political & cultural, climate and weather.