Social+Studies+Resources

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http://www.happyplanetindex.org/
 * • The Happy Planet Index**

Economics as if people and the planet mattered

The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is an innovative new measure that shows the ecological efficiency with which human well-being is delivered.

http://www.endoftheoregontrail.org/histhome.html
 * • End of the Oregan Trail: Interpretive Center**

Written by Dr. Jim Tompkins, a prominent local historian and the descendant of Oregon Trail immigrants, The Road to Oregon is a good primer on the history of the Oregon Trail. It is suitable for grades 6 and up, though younger students may benefit from it if they are strong readers.