General Social Studies Resources (All Teams, Grade 6)
Use this page for grade 6 Social Studies resources throughout the year. Resources will be added occasionally as needed. If you need assistance using any of these, please see your Social Studies teacher or Mrs. Williams in the Learning Commons for info.
Databases / Online Encyclopedias
Databases contain information not available on the free web. Must be in state to access.
These resources are available from anywhere where you use the Internet: school, home, library, etc.
These resources are available from anywhere where you use the Internet: school, home, library, etc.
CultureGrams
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- Browse the World and Kids editions for information about countries and the history, culture, and lifestyle of locals
- Explore photo, video clip and recipe galleries for each country
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Britannica School - Middle
- Search by country name for a full article covering a wide variety of country information.
- Use the table of contents (top left) to jump to your information need in the article
- Explore the Images and Videos, Related Materials (People, Places and Things) and Best Websites sections
Recommended Websites
The websites below provide information about the history, geography, population and government of Spanish speaking countries. For cultural information (dance, music, etc.), try the print resources that have been pulled for you.
BBC Country Profiles
- Find country name under the correct continent's drop-down menu
- Explore the Overview, Facts, Leaders, Media and Timeline pages
Global Edge: Insights by Country
- Search for your country in the A-Z list or the interactive map
- Use the left-hand column to explore the various pages dedicated to country information
CIA World Factbook
- Search your country in the A-Z drop-down menu or the interactive map
- Scroll down the page to the menu of expandable information; select the ones you'd like to view or expand all
Books
When collecting data, keep in mind the date of the information published.
Information from the databases (top of the page) will be more up-to-date than many of the books.
To view the online catalog, click here.
When collecting data, keep in mind the date of the information published.
Information from the databases (top of the page) will be more up-to-date than many of the books.
To view the online catalog, click here.
Research Tips
Tips for searching the web:
Tips for gathering information:
Tips for EasyBib citations:
Tips for searching the web:
- Use Google Advanced Search to develop more specific searches that meet your needs.
- When using information from the web, consider the following:
- Who - Who wrote it? Is he/she affiliated with an organization/company? What is their motive for writing this article?
- When - When was it written? Is it the most recent development on this topic? Can you find more up-to-date information?
- What - Is the article content relevant? Does the information support your ideas? Is it important? Is it necessary? Why?
Tips for gathering information:
- Actively read by highlighting, circling and writing notes in the margins (of copied pages!)
- Take notes in your own words, and use everyday language that's easier for you to understand than the language in the original text; add your own input that supports and builds off of the author's ideas
- Organize notes into topics by color coding or use an organizer to keep notes of the same subject together
Tips for EasyBib citations:
- Select the right format - if you don't see it, use All 59 Options to find the appropriate format (listed A-Z).
- Don't assume the EasyBib information is correct, review it and make any needed changes or additions.
- Make sure you cite each source that provided you with useful information - books, websites, videos - everything!