Westchester-Lower Hudson Council For The Social Studies

Below, please find a list of web related and downloadable resources for you to use in your classroom.

*The documents above are in "pdf" format and require an appropriate "pdf application" to view these files, such as Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader.  Links to download both of these free applications are below. Adobe Reader - Download Here! Foxit Reader - Download Here!*

NYS Regents Exams

Please find the link below for a list of previous New York State Regents Examinations.  This website uses PDF Files and an appropriate PDF reader must be installed to view the files properly. 

www.nysedregents.org

Related Web Sites

Below is a list of very resourceful websites for the K-12 Social Studies teacher.  Please remember that when using content from these websites, ensure to cite your sources!

• RegentsPrep.org- By now, Regents Prep.org out of the Oswego school district has become a go to when in need for interactive multiple choice review.  However, do not overlook the review articles on the homepages of the Social Studies topics.  These articles are easy to understand, and short enough to keep one's interest.
• History Teacher - This webstie is maintained by a Social Studies teacher out of Chappaqua, NY and is great for powerpoint presentations -- Be sure to check out the power point pallooza.  Recommended - Grades 9-12.
• MrMoore.net - MrMoore.net is maintained by a Social Studies teacher out of Eastchester, NY.  This website is good resource for middle school lever world history material.  Recommended - Grade 6.
• LessonPlansAndResources - This website is an extensive resource for lesson plans and related materials.
• World History For Us All - A project out of San Diego State University, WHFUA has a wealth of information.  Most significantly is the information they have compiled on the "9 Big Eras" of human existence.  Recommended - Grade 9-12
• Social Studies Resources for Students and Teachers - is a collection of links on popular topics for both American History and World History

• Brainpop.com - Brain Pop is a wonderful, subscription based website that offers informational videos on a wide variety of topics.  The information is presented in a fashion which is entertaining to students as well as historically relevant to curriculum material.  Included with your subscription is access to worksheets, vocabulary assignments, interactive quizzes, and articles for further reading.