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A Report on the Novel: The Hobbit
The novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien had many adventures and tons of excitement. These adventures were important to the characters because they led to changes. Each character changed in some form or another. Bilbo Baggins, the protagonist, went through the most changes. As he went through the journey he became a new person.
One way Bilbo changed was that he became a leader. When Gandalf left the group Bilbo took charge and directed the dwarves. During the challenges, Bilbo thought of ways to defeat the enemy and of ways to escape. For example, when the dwarves got captured by the Elvenking Bilbo thought of a plan and helped them escape. Bilbo also steered them away from danger. When the dwarves ran into the cave to get away from Smaug they didn’t want to shut the door al the way. Bilbo persuaded them to do so and only a few seconds later the whole door crumbled from the impact of Smaugs tail. If Bilbo hadn’t stepped up and told them they needed to close the door they would have all wound up dead.
In The Hobbit Bilbo also gains courage. In the beginning Bilbo doesn’t really want to venture out of his hobbit hole and he was nervous to do new things. By the end of the book Bilbo has developed courage. Bilbo became courageous by fighting the spiders to save the dwarves. He was also courageous when he ventured far into Smaugs cave and decided to have a conversation with him to get more information. Gandalf couldn’t hand Bilbo courage, but Bilbo gained it on his own.
Another change that Bilbo made was being comfortable with himself. In the beginning Bilbo was quiet but as the adventure went on Bilbo began to take more risks and speak out to the dwarves. He was comfortable with himself in a way that made him comfortable with doing what he thought was right. He felt that it was necessary to give the Arkenstone to Bard and the Elvenking to help with their bargaining. Bilbo was confident with this decision.
In conclusion, Bilbo went through many changes and was happy with his new self in the end. He conquered his inner dragon and transformed into a new person in the process. The theme of this story was that you never know what inside a person until they’re tested. This is true for Bilbo because he didn’t expect much out of himself and neither did the dwarves. After going through changes though, Bilbo ended up being a huge help.
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Regional History
Africa
African History
Africa is made up of many countries, each with their own past. At this site you will find links to historical information on several specific African countries, as well as a general overview on African History.Colonial Africa
This is a very well presented introduction to the history of colonialism in Africa. It starts with a brief list of important facts you should know, goes on to details about early explorers and the colonies, ending with the indpendence of African Nations. It even touches on Liberia, the nation founded by freed American slaves, and the only African nation never to have been occupied by a colonial power.Story of Africa
The BBC collected articles from African historians on the history of Africa, and put them together to make this huge site. It has links to different regions and eras of African History.Australia and New Zealand
Australian Timeline
This very brief document gives the major dates in Australian history since it was first sighted by the Europeans in 1606.Early Queensland History
Although Australia had British settlements as early as 1788, the first settlement in Queensland didn’t happen until 1824. This first settlement was a convict colony. Learn more about the exploration and settlement of Queensland.Australian History
Here you will find a history of Australia prior to colonization, as well as post colonization. Discover why Britain chose to send her convicts there, and what became of them.The Whitianga Museum and Captain Cook’s Arrival
Read about Captain Cook’s first expedition to New Zealand, and how the local inhabitants treated him. This page is a little difficult to read as it has excerpts from his diary, written in old English.Canada
Canadian History Timeline
This well-illustrated timeline begins in the age of the dinosaurs and continues to the present day. It is clear and colorful, giving a very little information, but enough to whet your appetite for Canadian history.Famous Canadians – Timeline
From 1700 this timeline lists the birth dates of important people in Canadian History. Each name has a link to a brief biography. This is a very useful starting place for finding out more about Canadian History.Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
This buffalo jump, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, demonstrates a custom practiced by native inhabitants of North America for almost 6000 years. Learn about the history of the Blackfoot tribe, the buffalo jump and more at this informative and interesting site.Early Days – Homesteaders
Early settlers to Western Canada undertook long and difficult journeys, in the hopes of owning land. Follow these early settlers from their journey, through their house building and onto school and community activities.Canadian History
This is a list of sites with useful information on Canadian History for kids. There are also links to lesson plans for teachers of elementary level history.India
History of India
The Indian government has produced this site with information on different eras of Indian History. The information stretches from the Indus Valley Civilization to the New State, covering 2,300 years of history.India Under the British
From the 1600 Britain established trade in India, and quickly cam to power. The British East India Company ruled over India for over 200 years but was eventually replaced by the British Government. Learn about the initial trading company, the mutiny that led to its downfall, and the British rule that followed.Indian Mutiny
Although this site is written with older students in mind, it presents a clear history of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. There is a brief background of the history and reasons leading up to the mutiny, as well as a description of the mutiny itself.Mohandes Karamchand Gandhi
Mohandes Gandhi, otherwise know as Mahatma Gandhi, led the nonviolent protest against British Rule in India. Eventually he won independence for India. Read about his early life, time spent in South Africa, and eventual rise to power in India.
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Fun and Games
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Fun and Games
Earth to Kids
There are a number of different puzzles here for you to try. There are word searches and quizzes, all to do with the environment. How much do you know?Egyptian Name Translator
Type in your name and see what it looks like written in hieroglyphics.Find the State
Can you identify all 50 States? This is a good game for learning where all the states are. When you know them all, see how fast you are.Flag Tag
How well do you know the world flags? There is a country name and three flags. You have to ‘catch’ the right flag!A Game A Day
Play a new game everyday at this interactive site. Some games relate to social studies and some are just for fun. You can check out old games, too.Your Geography Knowledge Quiz
Can you place the 50 States on the map correctly? Try it out. When you’ve done select another world map, and try again.Gorm’s Viking Name Convertor
Enter your name and choose the word that describes you best. Gorm will give you your Viking name. Try finding names for other people you know, too!Hangman – US Presidents
Each of the games has the name of a US President. Can you guess which president it is?Journey Through The Middle Ages
Move through the castle room-by-room, gathering information on the way. To move to the next room you must answer a question correctly and then you will be given a clue and move on. The aim is to collect all the clues and solve a puzzle, to be made a knight.The Magic School Bus Great Habitat Game
Find out more about a few endangered species and their habitats, try playing the game.Runes Through Time
Enter your name in the space provided and translate it into runes. When you have finished, check out the rest of the page to learn more about Vikings and runes.Seven Wonders
The idea of the game is to eliminate colored bricks. You need to have at least two same-color bricks next to each other to get them to disappear. Behind the wall of bricks there are photographs of the Seven Wonders of the World, and a few more, too. This game is not as easy as it looks, and you need to eliminate most of the bricks to see the picture. Good Luck!World Capitals
Try these different activities for learning the capital cities of the world. There is something to please everyone.
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Natural Hazards and Disasters
The Disaster Area
Learn about nine different natural disasters. The aim of this site is to teach kids to be prepared. After visiting all the different disasters, take the quiz to see how much you’ve learned.Earthquake Facts and Follies
Here you can find the answers to some of the common questions asked about earthquakes. Find out the facts, and hear about the fiction!Earthquakes for Kids
Kids can learn all about earthquakes, interesting facts and earthquake preparedness. Take a quiz or complete a survey.Flash Flood
This site explains what a flash flood is and the different types of flood. It also has information on flood preparedness and links to other flood sites.Plate Tectonics
This is a link for older students. It explains about the plates that form the earth’s crust, and how they play a role in volcanoes and earthquakes.Potentially Active Volcanoes
This multimedia map shows the potentially active volcanoes in the United States. It is part of the National Atlas. Click on any volcano for more details, including a photograph.The Terrible Power of Earthquakes
View details about what earthquakes are, where and why they occur and the damage they cause. There are good pictures accompanying the explanations. This is a commercial site, but the information is clear and simple.Volcanoes Exhibit
This site is more for older children. It explains how volcanoes form and why they erupt. The site has a lot of activities for you to do, from melting a virtual rock, to deciding if it’s safe to build a house near a volcano.Weather Gone Wild
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Medieval History
Castles for Kids
Investigate this interesting perspective of life in a medieval castle. It provides information on structure, residents, knights, hunting, and royal feasts.Henry VIII and the Tudors
Just how many wives did he have, and who were they? What sort of a person was he? Designed for 7-10 year olds, this site gives interesting facts about Henry VIII and his wives.Janet’s Viking Web Site
Learn more about Viking ships, homes, warriors, gods and people.Journey Through The Middle Ages
There are three different ways to view this site. You can play a game, simply wander through the castle or if you really want the facts, you can see the information pages.Life in the Middle Ages
Step back in time to the days of imposing castles, knights in armor defending the kingdom, and noblemen ruling over the serfs. This looks at life in the Middle Ages.Medieval Madness
In this project for kids by kids students have searched for the best reference sites on varied topics relating to the Middle Ages. They have then put together open-ended questions to answer.Medieval Village Life – An Interactive Lesson
This Interactive lesson teaches about feudalism and life in a medieval village. With each step there is an interactive quiz to check your understanding.Middle Ages Exhibit
What was it like to live in the Middle Ages? Explore feudal life, the towns, churches, homes, clothing, health, arts and entertainment of this period. The exhibit is clear and easy to read, but there are very few illustrations.Tales From Camelot
At this site, written by kids, there is a collection of stories about Camelot, written as if the characters are telling them. It gives an interesting look at some of the better-known knights from the stories of King Arthur and the Round Table.The Tower of London
Tour the Tower of London with Reginald Raven, who lives there. This site is especially for kids and gives lots of interesting details about the Tower and what went on there.The Vikings
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Maps
World Atlas
Find a superb collection of maps and geographical information gathered from the Internet and listed at Geography at About.com.Atlapedia
Choose from physical or political maps, and then select the country you want. You can also access facts on geography, climate people, religion, language, history and more.CIA World Fact Book
Countries are listed alphabetically. These maps are clear and simple-to-read, with tabs for further information.Flags and Maps of the World
Choose a continent and then a country, from either its name or its flag. You will be taken to the country’s flag and a simple, clear map. No facts are given. Visit the games and fun sites, too.Infoplease Atlas
Click on a region of the world or try the map index. The maps are clear and simple, with no additional country facts.Online Map Creation
Using the input form you can create your own maps online. Change the projection and see the difference! This is quite a challenging site, so you may need some adult assistance.National Geographic’s Map Machine
A great tool for the older student, though it takes some time to understand all the functions. Choose from dynamic maps, atlas maps or flags and facts.Outline Maps
This selection of outline maps for use in the classroom or at home can be printed or downloaded, for adding to homework assignments.Working with Maps – Map Adventures
Designed with the younger student in mind (K-3), these lesson plans, based on a story with activity sheets, teach basic map reading skills.Working with Maps – What do Maps Show?
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Lesson Plans and Online Resources
Resources for lesson plans, activity suggestions, and general classroom help related to social studies for kids are all available here.
Lesson Plans and Educational Activities
About.com’s Geography Guide provides a list of links for educational sites and resources related to geography.Social Studies – Ancient Civilizations
Lesson plans and online resources related to ancient civilizations are supplied by the About.com Guide for K-6 Educators.LessonPlans4Teachers
Save hours of wasted time, searching for subjects with this must-have tool. This site has search engines specifically designed to find teaching materials. Five different levels of search, depending on how narrow a search you want.Discovery School
Lesson plans are arranged by subject and grade range.Ancient Egypt – Lesson Plans for Teachers
Using Ancient Egypt as the theme these lesson plans include art, language arts, math and science, mummies and social studies.Academy Curricular Exchange – Social Studies (K-5)
Simple lesson plans giving different perspectives on the US Social Studies curriculum, submitted by teachers. They are especially good for the younger age group.Primary Resources
A limited number of printable resources are available for the UK National curriculum. General geography and some history topics are covered.Geography Education: Grades K-4
Lesson plans and resources for teaching geography are available to teachers of k-4.Geography Education: Grades 5-8
Delve into these lesson plans and resources for teaching geography to grades 5-8Current Lesson Plans Index – SSEC
New lesson plans are added each month to this site, which has lesson plans according to grade level.
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Homework Help
You should be able to find most of the things you need, right here, on the site. Don’t forget to try the search feature. If you need a little extra help, look no further, all the help you need to get your homework done is here.
Fact Monster
Search by topic or using the search tool to find interesting facts presented in a simple manner.Hello Homework! Social Studies
This site has homework help for history and government. As well as general help, there is help for Minnesota history and government.Homework Help – News for Kids
This is a list of useful links to kids current events sites.Infoplease Almanacs
You can search for what you need by using the search tool, or scroll down the page to the Almanac listings. Find the major subject heading and then choose the appropriate sub-heading.Homework Spot
Help is listed by grade and subject on the bar at the side of the page.Multnomah County Library – Homework Center
Help is listed by subject. Choose a main topic, and then follow the links. Eventually you will arrive at a page of links suitable for the subject you want.Study Help
Search the subject topics, or enter a search word and check out the results. Most of the listings are aimed at older students, but there are topics for younger children if you dig deep enough.
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Habitats
America’s Wetlands
Here you can find out what exactly wetlands are. Find out more about America’s wetlands, why they are important, and what is being done to protect them.Dive the Great Barrier Reef
This is a virtual tour of the Great Barrier Reef. Here you can find out all about the animals and plants on the reef. It is a bit slow to load, so be patient.Explore the Fantastic Forest
This site takes you on a discovery trip through the forest. There are activities to do and lots to learn on the way.How Rainy is the Rainforest?
Here you can compare how much rainfall there is in the rainforest, with where you live. When you have finished, visit the rest of the site to find out more about the rainforest.Wild Places
Visit all the major environments of the world. Get facts about location, climate, vegetation, animals, conservation concerns and more.Woodlands Discovery Pages
For kids K-3, this site gives a peek into woodland life. Click on any of the areas in the picture to learn more about the wildlife and habitat.Woodland Explorer
Click on the tree or the ground below it to find out more about woodland habitats. Learn all about the insects and animals that thrive there.World Deserts
This is part of the Mojave National Preserve site. You can learn basic facts about deserts, where they are and why they form. Then check out information on deserts in North America.World Environmental Changes
Find out how five of the World’s environments have changed because of population pressures. The site looks at changes to the habitats of wetlands, drylands, cities, forests, and the sea.Zoom Rainforest
Learn all about rainforests, what the vegetation is like, the animals and people living there, the climate and much more. Be sure to check the links at the bottom of the page for information on other biomes and ecosystems.