High School World History: Resources for Students, Teachers and Parents
Studying world history provides important perspectives on the past and offers direction for the future. Our High School World History Web Guide connects you to the best online content, including study guides, original documents, educational activities and much more.
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In high school you’re expanding your knowledge about the world, learning about different cultures and exploring different periods that have shaped where you sit today. Student resources for high school world history can help you find what you need for everyday homework and for important class projects.
Insights for Student Resources for High School World History
- Anyone can post information on the Internet, but not everyone is trustworthy or credible. If you’re going to use sites not included in this Web guide, pay attention to the Web address of the sites where you get your information. Sites that end with “.gov” and “.edu” are generally trustworthy; “.org” Web sites vary, so be careful. Don’t trust information you get from chat rooms and be wary of sites that end in “.com” or “.net.”
- Ask your teacher or school librarian for a list of preferred resources for bigger projects. They’ve usually done the research already, and may have specific Web sites that they want you to use.
Top Sites for Student Resources for High School World History
For world history research projects and essays …
BBC's
History site provides abundant resources for European history, particularly the history of Great Britain. Check out the “Historic Figures” section for short biographies on important players. This site also offers educational games that challenge your knowledge.
HyperHistory
presents hundreds of timelines categorized into several topics. Select "History" on the left sidebar, and then choose a time period from the right sidebar. The timelines contain links to additional information on other Web sites that you might find helpful.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s
site walks you through the Holocaust as either a survivor or as someone that perished. You’ll find online exhibits, interactive maps and even a module where you follow a prisoner’s life. Beware, however: This site contains some graphic photos.
For world history homework help …
Fact Monster’s
Homework Center is full of maps, important documents, information about population and government structure, funny laws, timelines and more. Visit the Fact Monster homepage for games and even blogs.
Jiskha
is the place to go for fast answers and homework help from experts that volunteer every day to assist students like you. Simply post your question and one or more Jiskha-certified teachers will respond, sometimes in as little as an hour. There’s also an extensive directory of helpful articles and links.
For fun when your homework is done …
TravelPod
has a fast-paced geography game that quizzes students on locations of world capitals. Browse the list of other challenges to be quizzed on the location of popular cities, world flags and more.
Best of History Web Sites
offers games listed by historical period. There are several interesting challenges here that are both fun and informative. Many of the games take some time to play or solve, so make sure your work is done first.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
helps you explore world culture and history through art. The many interesting activities here include dancing with famous painter Edgar Degas, and exploring the museum’s many other collections.
Teaching Resources for High School World History
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Parent Resources for High School World History
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