Social Studies Resources
Looking for Social Studies resources?
Bring history, geography, and culture to life with our collection of Social Studies resources. From unit studies and map activities to full curriculum packages and hands-on projects, these tools are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Themes like ncient civilizations, exploring world geography, or learning about government and civics, help your child connect with the past, understand the present, and dream about the future—all while fostering a lifelong love of learning.
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Study beautiful examples of prehistoric cave art and enjoy the artworks of Irma Stern, Gerard Sekoto and Mahmoud Sa’id together as a family. The Lesson Plans include large colour prints of all of the artworks together with guided lessons to cover an entire year.
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Students will be given a grid map and key of a small town and asked several questions requiring them read and navigate throughout the map. There are also two additional activities to extend learning (through writing and creative design). Answer Key included.
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Transform your history or ELA block with this deep-dive investigation into the evolution of Father’s Day. Designed by a homeschool mom for high schoolers, this resource explores the 60-year journey from Sonora Smart Dodd’s 1909 inspiration to the 1972 national proclamation. It features a sophisticated reading passage, 20…
Transform your history or ELA block with this deep-dive investigation into the evolution of Father’s Day. Designed by a homeschool mom for high schoolers, this resource explores the 60-year journey from Sonora Smart Dodd’s 1909 inspiration to the 1972 national proclamation. It features a sophisticated reading passage, 20 high-order thinking questions requiring paragraph-style answers, and a variety of note-taking templates to strengthen student analysis and writing stamina.
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Fun, engaging games to use on MLK (Martin Luther King, Jr.) Day or any day of the year with early elementary students.
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FREE end-of-year reflection doodle notes for high school subjects. Help students review, celebrate, and consolidate learning across ELA, Math, History, and Science. Ideal for Interactive Notebooks.
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Immersive choose-your-own-adventure Revolution simulation (1765–1776). 25 decisions, loyalty/risk tracking, 15 outcomes. For secondary teachers & homeschoolers on independence & 250th anniversary. 25 Historical Decision Points: From Stamp Act to Declaration, with authentic dilemmas. 15 Plausible Endings:…
Immersive choose-your-own-adventure Revolution simulation (1765–1776). 25 decisions, loyalty/risk tracking, 15 outcomes. For secondary teachers & homeschoolers on independence & 250th anniversary.
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25 Historical Decision Points: From Stamp Act to Declaration, with authentic dilemmas.
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15 Plausible Endings: Heroes, exiles, survivors—reflecting colonial diversity.
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Accumulated Consequences: No dead ends; choices build loyalty (Patriot–Loyalist–Neutral) and risk.
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Multiple Perspectives: Balanced view of Patriots, Loyalists, and Neutrals.
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126 Pages: 80 student materials, 40+ teacher guide, assessments, and extensions.
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Grades 6–12 Flexible: Differentiation for middle/high school; adaptable for younger with support.
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Replayable & Engaging: Explore paths to grasp complexity; hooks reluctant learners.
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Standards-Aligned: C3 Framework, Common Core ELA for historical thinking and argumentation.
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250th Anniversary Ideal: Commemorate 2026 by living the path to independence.
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Classroom & Homeschool Ready: Inquiry-based for teachers; family-style for unit studies.
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Explore religious persecution in Colonial America with this engaging DBQ for grades 6-12. Students analyze primary sources on the Salem Witch Trials, Quaker persecution, and Puritan life, answering 21 questions to uncover the impact of fear and intolerance. Includes a graphic organizer and essay prompt. Perfect for history…
Explore religious persecution in Colonial America with this engaging DBQ for grades 6-12.
Students analyze primary sources on the Salem Witch Trials, Quaker persecution, and Puritan life, answering 21 questions to uncover the impact of fear and intolerance.
Includes a graphic organizer and essay prompt. Perfect for history classes or homeschooling. Digital PDF, 20 pages.
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Free K-12 mini-lesson teaching students to question who writes history. Differentiated graphic organizers help students analyze Revolutionary War events from multiple perspectives and identify whose voices are missing from historical narratives.
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Sail along with Cap’n Long John Silver and search for the buried treasure. Talk like a pirate and find out what your pirate name is. Then create a pirate crew and ship of your very own to launch out and search for the buried treasure. Students will love creating their own pirate tales to write about. With 12 easy…
Sail along with Cap’n Long John Silver and search for the buried treasure. Talk like a pirate and find out what your pirate name is. Then create a pirate crew and ship of your very own to launch out and search for the buried treasure. Students will love creating their own pirate tales to write about.
With 12 easy step by step lessons, this self-guided curriculum ends with a flashlight pirate party. Perfect for reluctant writers! Works great for teaching multiple grades at once. 3-6 grade
Students will:
- Learn how to create characters, setting, and plots
- Learn literary tools like onomatopoeia and interjections
- Learn how to use strong verbs, add adjectives, and dialogue
Fun Activities Include:
- Make a pirate hat
- Make a pirate hook
- Make a pirate poster
- Make your own pirate code
- Dress up like a pirate for the day
- Bake a pirate map pizza
- Make Teddy’s walk the plank Jello cups
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Studying the state of Utah and state symbols? What is the state bird of Utah? This project-based unit is designed to help students study and record information about Utah’s state bird: California Gull.
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In this curriculum, you’ll be guided step-by-step through four engaging lessons all about owls. This 79-page, nature-based resource includes everything you need to teach a Language Arts and Science unit about owls…while outdoors.
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Turn history into a lesson your kids will actually look forward to! This bundle takes a deep dive into the fascinating 4,000-year journey of cacao and the surprisingly complex origins of Valentine’s Day. Designed by a homeschool mom for high schoolers, these “grab-and-go” resources are packed with…
Turn history into a lesson your kids will actually look forward to! This bundle takes a deep dive into the fascinating 4,000-year journey of cacao and the surprisingly complex origins of Valentine’s Day. Designed by a homeschool mom for high schoolers, these “grab-and-go” resources are packed with cultural insights, reading passages, and note-taking sheets that fit perfectly into your daily rhythm.
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DNA metaphor traces Enlightenment ideas to Declaration. Stations, mutations, project. Grades 3-12. 132 pages. Cross-curricular, 250th anniversary ready. DNA Metaphor System: Makes philosophy visual and accessible. Bridge & Stations: Trace idea transmission and key thinkers. Mutation Lab & Deletion: Analyze…
DNA metaphor traces Enlightenment ideas to Declaration. Stations, mutations, project. Grades 3-12. 132 pages. Cross-curricular, 250th anniversary ready.
- DNA Metaphor System: Makes philosophy visual and accessible.
- Bridge & Stations: Trace idea transmission and key thinkers.
- Mutation Lab & Deletion: Analyze adaptations and omissions.
- Children’s Book Project: Creative synthesis of one idea’s journey.
- 132+ Pages: 70 student dossier, 60+ teacher guide.
- Three-Tier Differentiation: Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
- Cross-Curricular Links: Science, ELA, Art, Math integration.
- Engaging & Memorable: Forensic theme hooks all learners.
- Standards-Aligned: C3, Common Core, historical/scientific thinking.
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🌍 Help your students navigate the world and understand geography with confidence! While there are 5 major themes of geography (Location, Place, Human/Environment Interaction, Movement, and Regions), this comprehensive unit provides a deep dive into the very first pillar: Location. 📍
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Prepare your child to be an informed citizen in an ever-changing world. This comprehensive unit study introduces children to the Bill of Rights through honest, age-appropriate exploration of America’s foundational promises—and how they’ve been both kept and broken throughout history. Perfect for parents who…
Prepare your child to be an informed citizen in an ever-changing world.
This comprehensive unit study introduces children to the Bill of Rights through honest, age-appropriate exploration of America’s foundational promises—and how they’ve been both kept and broken throughout history. Perfect for parents who want to raise thoughtful, responsible future leaders equipped to navigate complex civic challenges.
What’s Included:
Five daily sections, each designed for one day of study (complete the unit in one week):
- Section 1: What the Bill of Rights was originally called and why names matter
- Section 2: How these rights evolved from protecting states to protecting individuals
- Section 3: When free speech and assembly have been restricted
- Section 4: Times when constitutional promises were broken
- Section 5: Who was excluded from original protections
*You’ll also get one month access to our premium podcast, where you can listen to our unit studies!
Recommended for K-5
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In this curriculum, you’ll be guided step-by-step through four engaging lessons all about humans. This 79-page, nature-based resource includes everything you need to teach a Language Arts and Science unit about humans…while outdoors.
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Discover the history of criminal profiling, from the Jack the Ripper case to the modern FBI Behavioral Science Unit. This high school reading passage covers the “organized vs. disorganized” model and the groundbreaking work of agents Douglas and Ressler.
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🌍 How do we group the world together? While Location and Place describe specific points, Region is the geographic theme that allows us to see the “big picture.” This comprehensive unit provides an in-depth exploration of how geographers organize the Earth’s surface into manageable pieces based on shared traits.…
🌍 How do we group the world together? While Location and Place describe specific points, Region is the geographic theme that allows us to see the “big picture.” This comprehensive unit provides an in-depth exploration of how geographers organize the Earth’s surface into manageable pieces based on shared traits. 🗺️🤝
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Introduce students to one of the most important achievements in U.S. history with this FREE Transcontinental Railroad Coloring Page! This simple, student-friendly activity helps learners visualize how the railroad connected the eastern and western United States and transformed travel, trade, and settlement in the 1800s.
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High school/homeschool reading comprehension resource featuring Falling in Reverse biography with 20 analytical questions and complete answer key for English language arts.
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The History of Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter and American Hero Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets