6 powerful interactive history sites

Colonial House
What was it like to live in 1628 Colonial America? To find out, go to this interactive site by PBS and discover the people, food, clothing, houses and ways of life for Colonists, indentures servants, and Native Americans. The site contains a variety of learning activities including audio, video, quizzes, maps, dress the colonist, and an interactive journey across the ocean. Colonial House is sure to make learning about colonial life more fum and engaging for your students.

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Annenberg Learner
I have shared this awesome site previously for these posts about math and science and their collection of interactive history activities is second to none. You will find over 90 different resources on topics ranging from the Spice Trade to Civil Rights. I cannot possibly do justice to this site so you will have to check it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

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BBC Interactive History Content
The BBC always seems to have terrific content and this site is no exception. Visitors will discover audio, video, animations, timelines, games and galleries on many historical topics. The World Wars, Ancient Rome and the Egyptians are all topics you will find here. If world history is your "cup of tea," then head on over to this BBC site to find out more.

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NAACP Interactive Timeline
This terrific site shares the history of the Civil Rights Movements through the history of the NAACP itself. Upon visiting you are greeted by actor Laurence Fishburne's introduction to the site. The site offers a variety of wonderful resources that are interactive and informative. Each dot on the timeline connects to other times and places that relate to the chosen event. When you click "more info" you get a wealth of additional material including history, impact, people, multimedia and resources. The site is a "must see" for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Civil Rights Movement and the NAACP

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Civil War 150

This interactive site from the History Channel brings the American Civil War to you in a series infographics which identify key details about America's most tragic war. The people, the weapons, the deadliest battles, and economics behind the war are all shared in fascinating detail. Visitors can find out even more about the war by clicking "explore topics and vote" below the site's title. From here you will be presented with more topics and more information and you can vote on whether the topic left an important legacy.

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World-ology Maps

World-ology's offers a nice collection of interactive maps that cover European history from the Dark Ages to the Cold War period and modern Europe. There are currently a dozen maps to explore and each offers much more than just political lines and capitals. The maps all share detailed information on the topic when your mouse hovers over selected points. There are many options available including the ability to show modern political boundaries over the different historical maps. The site also offers timelines and articles as well.

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First World War - A Multimedia History of World War I

First World War is a website that provides a thorough history of World War I. The site offers a detailed account of the people, places, events, and weapons as well as the causes of the war. This site provides a nice collection of useful resources including a detailed timeline, an encyclopedia, and articles on details that are widely known (Zimmerman Telegram) as well as more obscure people and events. You can also find a large selection of propaganda posters, maps, and vintage videos, audio and photographs from the war. This sites rich collection even includes letters and diaries from people who lived during the period. Whether you are a teacher, student, or history buff, the First World War is a fantastic resource for learning about the Great War.

Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History - An amazing resource for history teachers

History teachers will want to spend some time here at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History website. It features great resources such as this American History by Era which allows you to learn about American history by era and or theme. There is also a section dedicated to primary sources which is also categorized by era. In their Programs and Exhibitions area there is an online exhibitions page which includes enhanced audio, videos and slideshows about history. The site also includes a multimedia section with hundreds of videos as well as a community section where members of the site can communicate and share information. Suffice to say that the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History  is a fantastic resource for history teachers and students.

Media College - free resources for all types of electronic media

Media College is a website that provides free resources for all types of electronic media. If you want to learn about video, audio, photography, computers, lighting, graphics, or the internet, this site offers free tutorials and guides that most people will find useful. Media College also has a free media download section that contains sound effects, music, stock videos, and even website templates. They also have guides on a variety of topics related to electronic media such as journalism, copyright, and products. Media College provides a wide array of free resources that will be useful to anyone creating a project using electronic media or people who want to be better photographers and videographers.