National Geographic
Need a good starter for a social studies project? From history to geography to world cultures, this site’s got it covered. Most articles are presented as interactive activities, making learning just a bit more fun. Recommended by Brooke Prouty.
PBS Kids
If you are doing research on the US government, take a look at this site. It presents unusual facts in an interesting way about voting, how government affects you and more. Recommended by Angelina Incorvaia.
Smithsonian Institute
If you need information about art, science or history, there is something for you on this huge website. The site has educational information about so many topics. You’ll learn about art from different parts and cultures around the world. There is also information about music, painting, photography, inventors and scientists, ancient cultures and much more. Recommended by Zack Dale.
Fact Monster
If you love social studies and are looking for a detailed site about geography, look here. You can click on a place and it gives you cities in that location. It also has state maps, geography games and other geography information.Recommended by Bryan Geter.
TIME FOR KIDS
Go to this site if you want to understand what’s happening in the news and read articles about kids. There are also articles written by kid reporters about different topics, games. Recommended by Martin Jacobs.
Library of Congress
The information on this site is very helpful if you need help with social studies homework on American history. The games are also great. I learned a lot while having fun.Recommended by Madie Kelterborn.
1.If you like travelling, which of the following sites may be helpful to you?
A.PBS Kids. B.Smithsonian Institute.
C.Fact Monster. D.Library of Congress.
2.If you are interested in the news about kids, you can visit the sites recommended by______.
A.Angelina Incorvaia B.Zack Dale C.Bryan Geter D.Martin Jacobs
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A.If you are interested in history, you can visit PBS Kids.
B.Most of the above sites can make learning more fun.
C.You can find the passage in Arts part of a newspaper.
D.The sites provide information about life in the future.
Madison Glinski is young, but she is famous because she often raises_______and helps many people in need.
Last year, Madison made a New Year's resolution to help poor children. She decided to raise ￡500 for a children's hospital._______did she raise the money? She came up with an______.She thought she could play the violin very well. So she planned to raise money by playing the violin. Madison went to the street and began to_______there. Some people passed by her and asked her why she played the violin there. After they knew about her resolution, they________some money without hesitation. Soon she raised ￡500______.
Madison wanted to raise______money for people in need. She tried some different ways to raise money. Madison once collected old things from her friends and neighbors, She made some money_______selling them. With the money. She______lots of toys, shoes and clothes for the poor children in Africa. Madison also started a Just Giving page on the Internet. She______more people to donate money online. She believed that she could help more people.
1.A.toys B.clothes C.shoes D.money
2.A.Which B.When C.Why D.How
3.A.opinion B.idea C.article D.exam
4.A.cry B.run C.perform D.stand
5.A.put away B.gave away C.ran away D.went away
6.A.clearly B.successfully C.1oudly D.carefully
7.A.more B.less C.better D.worse
8.A.from B.by C.with D.through
9.A.sold B.bought C.borrowed D.collected
10.A.encouraged B.refused C.stopped D.regretted
---It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
---That’s right. ___________.
A.Many hands make light work B.The early bird catches the worm
C.It never rains but pours D.When in Rome, do as the Romans do
—Could you give me some advice on travelling?
—Take a map with you _______________ you have a guide or you know the city well.
A.if B.unless C.although D.because
---Is this park ________ you’ve visited recently?
---Yes, it’s one of the most beautiful parks I’ve ever visited.
A.that B.what C.the one D.where
Dan shows an interest in musical instruments and is often heard _____ the guitar.
A. play B. played C. playing D. to play
