There are also classroom activities, a discussion board for teachers, and links to other resources. While the sites above allow students to globe trot, this site will prove that statistics about the 50 states don't have to be boring. They can choose a theme, such as education or youth, and then view maps of the United States that present different statistics about the topic. Once they make their selection, the appropriate data will appear across a U.S. map.
Students can also zoom in and zoom out on the map, and focus on a particular state.
The next presidential election may be a year away, but it's not too early to start discussing it in class. This site, from Grolier Online Academic American Encyclopedia, offers a good, informative primer for teachers who want to brush up on their knowledge of the presidential election process. It is likely to engage sixth-graders, too. This lively site is perfect for use with early primary grades. The official site of Plimoth Plantation Historical Village in Plymouth, Massachusetts, offers a window into daily life in 17th-century New England.