Resources
Below are online sources that may increase your understanding of medieval history, general history and the world around us.
China
Kidipede: Ancient & Medieval China
Ancient China and Medieval China for Kids - history, food, clothing, religion, philosophy, and more.
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/index.htm
China in the Middle Ages
Concise history of China in the Middle Ages along with educational games and interesting quotes.
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0240-china-middle-ages.php
Japan
Medieval Japan & China
Subject directory filled with student friendly sites on topics of medieval Japan and China in the Middle Ages.
http://infospec46.com/medievaljc.html
Medieval Japan
Concise history of Medieval Japan along with educational games and interesting quotes.
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0259-japanese-feudalism.php
Europe
Castle on the Web
A beautifully designed and carefully researched site by Ted Monk. A great “Castles for Kids”
http://www.castlesontheweb.com/
Medieval Sieges
Learn about life in medieval castles and how to operate a catapult. For upper elementary and middle school students.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
Kidipede: Middle Ages
Middle Ages in Europe - history, art, architecture, food, and clothing of the Middle Ages
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/
Medieval Europe
Concise history of medieval Europe along with educational games and interesting quotes.
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0195-mideval-europe.php
Middle Ages for Kids
Explore this site and check the links to learn more about the dangerous and exciting times of the Middle Ages.http://www.kathimitchell.com/middleages.htm
General History
This Day in History
Select a date in history and learn what happened in that day's headlines. Participants can narrow their focus to specific dates in Automotive, Civil War, Cold War, Crime, Entertainment, Literary, Old West, Vietnam War, Wall Street, and WWII history.
http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/index.html
Women in History
Interactive site full of information and resources about women’s experiences throughout history. For teachers, teenagers, parents, and history buffs.
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com
CIA World Factbook
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
History's Best on PBS
United States and world history based on PBS programs.
www.pbs.org/neighborhoods/history/
Infoplease.com: History & Geography
Basic Facts on World and U.S. History
www.infoplease.com/history.html
National Geographic
www.nationalgeographic.com
Portals to the World
Links to information about nations of the world.
www.loc.gov/rr/interational/portals.html
China
Kidipede: Ancient & Medieval China
Ancient China and Medieval China for Kids - history, food, clothing, religion, philosophy, and more.
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/index.htm
China in the Middle Ages
Concise history of China in the Middle Ages along with educational games and interesting quotes.
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0240-china-middle-ages.php
Japan
Medieval Japan & China
Subject directory filled with student friendly sites on topics of medieval Japan and China in the Middle Ages.
http://infospec46.com/medievaljc.html
Medieval Japan
Concise history of Medieval Japan along with educational games and interesting quotes.
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0259-japanese-feudalism.php
Europe
Castle on the Web
A beautifully designed and carefully researched site by Ted Monk. A great “Castles for Kids”
http://www.castlesontheweb.com/
Medieval Sieges
Learn about life in medieval castles and how to operate a catapult. For upper elementary and middle school students.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
Kidipede: Middle Ages
Middle Ages in Europe - history, art, architecture, food, and clothing of the Middle Ages
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/
Medieval Europe
Concise history of medieval Europe along with educational games and interesting quotes.
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0195-mideval-europe.php
Middle Ages for Kids
Explore this site and check the links to learn more about the dangerous and exciting times of the Middle Ages.http://www.kathimitchell.com/middleages.htm
General History
This Day in History
Select a date in history and learn what happened in that day's headlines. Participants can narrow their focus to specific dates in Automotive, Civil War, Cold War, Crime, Entertainment, Literary, Old West, Vietnam War, Wall Street, and WWII history.
http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/index.html
Women in History
Interactive site full of information and resources about women’s experiences throughout history. For teachers, teenagers, parents, and history buffs.
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com
CIA World Factbook
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
History's Best on PBS
United States and world history based on PBS programs.
www.pbs.org/neighborhoods/history/
Infoplease.com: History & Geography
Basic Facts on World and U.S. History
www.infoplease.com/history.html
National Geographic
www.nationalgeographic.com
Portals to the World
Links to information about nations of the world.
www.loc.gov/rr/interational/portals.html