Social Studies

Quarter 1:  Early People of Wisconsin

Early People History
Find information about the Early People of Wisconsin

Mammoth Mystery
Discover how archeologists use clues to piece the past together.

Iowa Pathways
See videos and read about the Woodland People of Iowa, who lived similarly to the Wisconsin Woodland People.


Quarter 2:  The Fur Trade and Wisconsin's Early Economy

Wisconsin Historical Society fur trade

Native Languages
Easy-to-use information about Native American groups in the US, including the Menominee, Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk, and Oneida in Wisconsin.

Early mining in Wisconsin images


Quarter 3:  From Territory to Statehood/Government

Wisconsin symbols from the WI DNR


Quarter 4:  Immigration to Wisconsin and Wisconsin's Developing Economy

Ellis Island interactive tour