Social Studies

Social Studies Department
Ms. Karen McGuinness
Department Chair
Phone: 992-1445
e-mail: kmcguiness@bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.u
 
Faculty:
 
Ms. Karen McGuinness, Chairperson (992-1445)
Ms. Christina Clarke
Ms. Erin Coman
Ms. Ann Donaldson
Ms. Kristy Faulkner
Mr. Michael Graziosi
Ms. Melissa Hock
Ms. Nicole Kyriacou
Ms. Monica Longo
Ms. Kara McManus
Ms. Teresa Negron
Mr. Bruce Reed
Ms. Lisa Scherer
Mr. Bradley Seidman
Mr. Dennis Urban
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Social Studies Resources
 
 
The following resources may be helpful in delving deeper into the rich history of world civilizations and the American experience:
 
Global History & Geography:
 
Pearson’s Global History and Geography Resources   Primary and secondary sources for Global History.
 
Eye Witness to History: Primary sources from the Ancient world to the present day.
 
Regents Preparation for Global History and Geography Test preparation for Global History.
 
The Khan Academy A selection of online videos explaining historical themes and concepts.
 
New York State/Department of Education: Social Studies Description of NYS Standards for Global History.
 
Bill Gates: Big History Project Big history covers 13.7B years of shared history, from before the Big Bang to modernity.
 
American History and Government:
 
Pearson’s American History Resources  Primary and secondary sources for American History.
 
Regents Preparation for American History Test preparation for American History.
 
Library of Congress: American History  An online database supporting broad categories of American history. 
 
The United States Constitution
 
The Federalist Papers
 
Women’s International Center
 
Gilder Lehrman Experience
 
Economics:
 
The Khan Academy: A selection of online videos explaining economic themes and concepts.
 
Reffonomics: Online presentations that explain basic economic concepts.
 
Federal Reserve Education: A website that explains the functions of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.
 
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Data- unemployment rates, inflation rates, and other key economic statistics.