Educational Resources

Here are some great websites for making the world feel "small" for students.  Please leave comments on other resources that you would be willing to share.

• VCSS 2014 Suffrage Presentation  
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• America on the World Stage - http://www.handsonhistorylibrary.org/default.aspx
•  Virginia Roadside Historical Markers - http://www.markerhistory.com/
• National Archives – Docs Teach - http://docsteach.org/
• Asia Institute at UVa - http://www.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/asiainstitute/
• National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (great professional development opportunities - http://nctasia.org/
• The British National Archives - http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC is a great way for students to experience history through artifacts (my favorite is the collections on Japan) - http://www.metmuseum.org/ 
• A Modern & Historical Cultural Cultural Overview of China - http://www.cultural-china.com/
• The China Tour Guide is trying to sell travel tours but has great overviews on the sites to experience in China that students can explore and create a virtual trip - http://www.chinatourguide.com/
• Mr. Donn is an amazing site to teachers of all grades - http://worldhistory.mrdonn.org/index.html
• Educational Tour Company - www.ef.com