Social Studies for Kids Update

Basic Geography: The Equator and the Prime Meridian The earth is a globe, of course, and can be divided into lots of lines called latitude and longitude. Latitude lines run north and south; longitude lines run east and west. The lines measure distances in degrees. But where do you start? Where is 0 degrees? This illustrated article answers those questions and more in a fun, easy-to-read way. Basic Geography: Latitude and Longitude What are latitude and longitude? This easy-to-understand article gives you a brief introduction to these basic geography concepts. The Life of Gerard Mercator You know the Mercator Projection, right? Find out more about how it was made and about the exciting life of its creator, Belgian Gerard Mercator. Also includes an explanation of what a Mercator Projection is.
The Staff of Hatshepsut: An Adventure Game of Egypt Be your own tomb raider! You'll need all of your wits and skill to bring home an ancient artifact, the legendary Staff of Hatshepsut. Solve riddles and puzzles, avoid monsters, and keep your thinking cap with you at all times! This game is Number One Fun!!	Patrick Henry Utters Famous Line One of the most famous speeches in American colonial history was given on March 23, 1755. This was the famous speech of Patrick Henry, noted lawyer and revolutionary. He spoke to his fellow Virginians at St. John's Church in Richmond, urging them to take up arms in self-defense. Great Britain had gone too far in imposing taxes and other restrictions on Americans, and it was time for the colonists to defend themselves. He ended this famous speech with the words "I know now what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." Click on the headline above to read the rest of the story.
Clara Barton and the Red Cross The American Red Cross, a symbol of medical help known the world over, was the creation of a shy farm girl from Massachusetts, Clara Barton. It is perhaps one of medical history's greatest examples of "filling a need." Elizabeth Blackwell: America's First Female Doctor Elizabeth Blackwell became a doctor at a time when women weren't let into college, let alone into medical school. She persevered, graduated, started practicing medicine, and became a hero to women across America. She did this in the 19th Century.