After experiencing what social scientists do and why the social sciences are important, students can visit the following sites to gain additional insight into the role of economists, geographers, political scientists, and historians.

FleetKids - For young economists, the Fleet Financial Group presents this site that has games that teach how to run a business, manage money, set financial goals, and create a budget. Free registration is necessary, and students can play individually or in class groups. The site also provides an activity book for teachers and students.

The U.S. Mint for Kids and the U.S. Treasury for Kids - Each of these U.S. government kid's sites has basic information about the monetary system of the nation. Ames, cartoons, and contests make learning about the American economy fun!

National Geographic for Kids - National Geographic Magazine provides this site with all sorts of interesting areas for young geographers. Students can read articles from World, learn about exotic creatures, try their hand at the GeoBee Challenge, or become a cyber zookeeper. The Kid's Archive is full of older activities from the site.

Mapmaker, Mapmaker, Make Me a Map - Will Fontanez of the University of Tennessee provides this introduction to the world of maps. Students will find examples of different types of maps as well as descriptions of the different projections used by mapmakers.

The Artifact Challenge - This PBS site allows students to learn the job of a professional archaeologist as they evaluate artifacts from the Bering Land Bridge. The goal of the exercise is to identify a mystery object from Alaska's past.

Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government - Ben Franklin serves as the students' tour guide in this interactive site from the U.S. Government Printing Office. The site is divided into different grade levels and covers a variety of topics from the law-making process to elections.

You Be the Historian - From the Smithsonian's Hands on History Room, this site challenges students to become young historians through the study of artifacts from an 18^th-century American family. After careful examination of eight clues, students make conclusions about the family and then compare their ideas to actual historians! The site also includes a guide for incorporating the activity into the classroom.

America's Story from America's Library - This website is published by the Library of Congress and serves as a fun introduction to the history of the United States. Students can meet amazing Americans, jump back in time, or listen to music from the nation's past.