Social Studies Resources

Seterra

From the website: "Seterra is a challenging educational geography program with 70 different exercises. Learn about countries, capitals, flags and cities in Africa, Europe, South America, North America, Asia and Australia, using outline map exercises!" I've tried some of the exercises. They simply drill location, but would be helpful for (for example) World Geography.

Drive Thru History - "The Holy Land" by David Stotts

This looks like an interesting set of videos. There are 12 episodes, all available for download purchase, or on DVD for the set (I don't know the price). I previewed the first episode on You Tube and found it very interesting. I'm not sure if the You Tube video is legal, so I suggest that if you like the set, buy (as in pay for) the first episode as well. Says homeschooler Anne: "We have been really enjoying the 'Drive Thru History' series.  The Holy Land series of 12 episodes (about 27 mins each) has been quite fascinating... The host certainly does a great job of bringing history alive, and making it interesting for all ages - our whole family has enjoyed watching these dvds, from age 5 up!"

Making a Nation - The Development of Australia's Self-Governance and Democracy

How did Australia develop the democratic system we have today? These inquiry-based interactive modules are designed to help students achieve the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: History at Year 9 and 10 levels about key features of Australia's democratic system. Students work through a range of evidence in practical and self-contained classroom-friendly activities to develop their own knowledge and understanding of these features. In doing so they also develop a range of historical skills specified in the curriculum. Produced by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

Documentary - Fighting Mac: William McKenzie

Video (21 min) about a WWI Aussie legend. William McKenzie is studied in Australian History, Unit 9.