Social+Studies-History

=__**Social Studies/History Resources**__=

[| http://newsmap.jp/] //Here is a screenshot of the home page.//
 * Newsmap**- An interesting visual tool that shows current news. The size of the link denotes the story popularity.

[] //Below is a screenshot of an interactive population map.//
 * National Geographic Earthpulse-** Interactive maps of all sorts. Very useful information for research projects.

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 * My Great Maps-** Applet allows students to create and color different maps.

[|http://www.gapminder.org/]//This graph shows life expectancy (by region) vs. Income per person (by region) for 1985. The year can be adjusted and the graph is updated in real time.//
 * Gapminder World** - Visual graph of many topics of Social Studies. Must see to believe!