Social Studies
Current Events
Time for Kids Online - the latest news articles, written for intermediate students.
Kids Newsroom - stories, pictures and opportunities for learning. New issue weekly.
Today in History - find out what happened on a particular day in history!
Map Web Links
Maps4Kids - Maps, games and other information about geography - all in kid-friendly text and graphics!
Atlapedia Online - full color physical and political maps, plus key facts and statistics about countries of the world.
MapQuest - maps, driving directions and more
Washington State Web Links
Washington State History Link -- The Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History
Washington State Legislature Kids Page - learn all about how our state legislature works--who represents you, how a bill becomes a law, and more!
State Symbols - Washington State Symbols page by the Washington State Legislature.
State Symbols - List of state symbols and emblems and when the date them were adopted.
Washington State Maps - 5 different maps with specific information on each - physical map, elevation, rivers, highways & counties of the state of Washington
Washington State Parks - links to all of the state parks, descriptions, activities, directions.
"Find-It!" - from the Washington State Public Library- learn all about Washington state using this collection of online search tools.
Where in Washington? A Videoconference Project
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Local Communities
Kids & Communities - learn about your own community through activities created by America's City Planners
Whatcom County History Resource Guide - a gallery of historical Whatcom County & Bellingham photographs.
Map of Early Bellingham - Shows various industries operating in 1900 in early Bellingham area.
Whatcom Museum's Vintage Photo Collections
Kinsey Virtual Tour - Husband and wife photographer team recorded logging history in Whatcom County.
Bellingham Centennial - Celebrate Bellingham's 100th birthday by visiting this site and learning more about our city's history.
First Americans Web Links
NW Coast Native Americans - information on daily life in ancient times in regions around North America. Stories, projects and more!
Learn About Native Americans - how did the land shape the way of life of native peoples? Click on a region to learn about the culture of that area.
The Study of Native Americans - Read about native peoples of the Southwest, Plains and Northwest. Large print, easy-to-read text, lots of information. Student published.
Where Sea and Land Meet - artists Gordon Miller and Bill Holm used their detailed knowledge of the traditional culture of Indians of British Columbia and Washington to create these stunning paintings.
National Museum of the American Indian - part of the Smithsonian
The Native American Page - student published site on Indians of the Northwest, Southwest, Plains and Northeast.
Eldrbarry's Raven Tales - read many tales of Raven! This site also has extensive links to other information about Indians of the Northwest Coast.
Pioneers, United States
Pioneer Crafts & Games - learn about what pioneer children did for recreation. Try some of their crafts or games!
Revolutionary War
Charters of Freedom -- interactive site with information and activities for learning about America's historical documents. The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Link directly to: Declaration of Independence information & activities
Constitution information & activities
Bill of Rights information & activities
Liberty! The American Revolution -- PBS has created a unique site with newspaper chronicles from various cities, information on life in the colonies, and a game to test your knowledge of the American Revolution.
Colonial Times
Colonial Williamsburg--comprehensive site created by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Information on all aspects of daily life, including photos, videos, and simulations. Life in colonial Williamsburg described from many different perspectives.
Colonial Occupations - definitions of colonial occupations. Dictionary format.
Civil War
Gettysburg National Civil War Page for Kids - soldiers letters, civil war flags, "the big picture" and more, all described by a ranger-historian from the Gettysburg National Military Park.
The Civil War in Black and White -- sobering slideshow of 27 photographs, with captions, from a new book from the Library of Congress. The new book features hundreds of Civil War images.
Who Am I? -- Play this interactive game to learn about the different people involved in the Civil War and the roles they played.
National Geographic Interactive Map -- Battles of the Civil War. Navigate and zoom in on important battle sites. Use geography skills to locate and view battle sites & details.
General United States Information Links
The Democracy Project - PBS site. Be President for a day, learn about voting and how government affects citizens
Democracy Plaza - Understanding rights and responsibilities in a democracy. Scholastic.
VA Kids - Learn cool facts about our Veterans, play games, design a badge and more.
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids - Access information about the structure of our country's government, how laws are made, and the election process.
Theodore Roosevelt Association's The Story of the Teddy Bear - Find out what Theodore Roosevelt has to do with your favorite stuffed animal!
50 States of the United States - facts about all 50, including motto, flag, song.
American Memory - An incredible searchable collection of American memorabilia of all sorts.
Civil War Home Page (U.S. Government)
Oregon Trail - the trail and those who traveled it. Don't miss the great stories in "Fantastic Facts."
White House for Kids - Spotty's White House Tour, Barney's White Houes ABC's, India's History Quiz, Ofelia's American Dream Team, ... A history and tour of the White House especially for kids.
Our World Web Links
Culture Grams - You'll need our school's username and password to access this site. Fantastic overviews of the 50 states, and many countries around the world.
Countries of the World - Learn about specific countries of the world, or link to additional sites with information about countries & cultures. A collection of links from the Canton Public Library
CIA World FactBook - an authoritative site about countries of the world. Updated yearly.
Carl Cozier Elementary
1330 Lincoln St.
Bellingham, WA 98229
phone: 360-676-6410
fax: 360-676-6578
