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History Detectives
"Puzzles from the past" from the PBS series.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

http://pbs.org/historydetectives/

	CONTENT: This site is the companion site to the PBS television series History Detectives. It provides interactive features, lesson plans, and learning activities that promote an interest in history and science.
	AESTHETICS: The site uses great graphics that enhance the content.
	ORGANIZATION: The top navigation bar lists the major areas of the site and makes navigation simple. There are also many links throughout the main page.
	REVIEW: At this site, which was created as a companion to the History Detectives television series, visitors can view episode highlights, learn to conduct their own historical investigations, and study investigative techniques. The site includes lesson plans that integrate national standards and provide students the opportunity to conduct historical investigations in the context of their own environment. Students will learn about the sleuthing techniques -- such as ballistics, weapon dating, document examination, and paper analysis -- that can be applied to historical mysteries. How-to guides provide all "the advice, tips, and trade secrets you need" to get you started solving historical mysteries on your own. The site also includes games and information on the expert team of investigators.
	RELATED REVIEWS: History: General History History: American History History: Ancient & Classical History: Biographies History: U.S. Presidents History: Wars History: World History

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