Social Studies Resources
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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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Discover the history of sports drinks with this reading passage and activity set. Perfect for students, it blends history, science, and comprehension practice.
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Transform “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” into an unforgettable survival adventure! This print-and-play escape room combines literature comprehension with real wilderness survival skills through 7 engaging challenges. Perfect for ages 8-14, homeschool families, classrooms, and co-ops. Includes plant…
Transform “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” into an unforgettable survival adventure! This print-and-play escape room combines literature comprehension with real wilderness survival skills through 7 engaging challenges. Perfect for ages 8-14, homeschool families, classrooms, and co-ops. Includes plant identification, navigation, first aid, weather safety, and more – all while following Donn Fendler's incredible journey. Complete facilitator guide with flexible difficulty levels and extension activities included. 45-60 minutes of hands-on learning that makes literature come alive!
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Primary source investigation into drafting the Declaration. 5 stations + editing project. Analyze process, compromises. Grades 3-12. 152 pages. Ideal for 250th anniversary. 5 Interactive Stations: Contextual setup, revisions, omissions, perspectives—build detective skills. Primary Source Focus: Excerpts, organizers, and…
Primary source investigation into drafting the Declaration. 5 stations + editing project. Analyze process, compromises. Grades 3-12. 152 pages. Ideal for 250th anniversary.
- 5 Interactive Stations: Contextual setup, revisions, omissions, perspectives—build detective skills.
- Primary Source Focus: Excerpts, organizers, and tools for hands-on analysis.
- Track Changes Project: Students edit drafts, justify changes, reflect on process.
- Addresses Key Themes: Compromises, collaboration, founding contradictions.
- 152 Total Pages: 60 student dossier, 80+ teacher guide, appendices.
- Three-Tier Differentiation: Adaptable for grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
- Comprehensive Support: Implementation plans, discussions, assessments, extensions.
- Flexible Formats: Station-based or whole-class; classroom/homeschool ready.
- Standards-Aligned: C3 Framework, Common Core ELA for historical and literacy skills.
- 250th Anniversary Ready: Deepen understanding for July 4, 2026 commemoration.
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High School History Weekly Syllabus Doodle Notes Graphic Organizers combine structured historical planning with visual learning principles, creating an engaging system for organizing history curriculum that improves teaching effectiveness and student engagement with historical concepts.
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Students take on the role of a colonial aide with one mission: document six acts of tyranny and deliver the evidence to Congress before dawn. This no-prep, print-and-play paper escape room challenges grades 3-12 to work through six grievance-focused challenges and crack the final code. Part of the Five Pillars of the…
Students take on the role of a colonial aide with one mission: document six acts of tyranny and deliver the evidence to Congress before dawn. This no-prep, print-and-play paper escape room challenges grades 3-12 to work through six grievance-focused challenges and crack the final code. Part of the Five Pillars of the Declaration of Independence framework.
30Pages
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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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Discover the origins and evolution of video games with this engaging reading passage, Q&A, and note-taking sheets. Ideal for students and educators alike!
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Educational biography reading passage about Ozzy Osbourne (John Michael Osbourne) covering his journey from working-class Birmingham youth to heavy metal legend. Includes comprehensive text about his time with Black Sabbath, solo career, reality TV success, and cultural impact. Features 20 critical thinking comprehension…
Educational biography reading passage about Ozzy Osbourne (John Michael Osbourne) covering his journey from working-class Birmingham youth to heavy metal legend. Includes comprehensive text about his time with Black Sabbath, solo career, reality TV success, and cultural impact. Features 20 critical thinking comprehension questions with complete answer key. Perfect for homeschool and classroom music history or biography studies for middle and high school students.
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This cross-curricular unit study provides students with the opportunity to work with informational text and primary sources as they learn about the life of Clara Barton and the founding of the American Red Cross.
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This MLK (Martin Luther King, Jr.) themed resource is a fun concentration / memory / matching card game. Students will love playing!4
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🌍 How do we shape the world, and how does the world shape us? While there are 5 major themes of geography (Location, Place, Human/Environment Interaction, Movement, and Regions), this unit provides a focused exploration of the dynamic relationship between people and their surroundings. 🏗️🌱
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How did a series of tax laws become a revolution? This multi-format scavenger hunt, digital webquest, and self-paced packet traces 15 pivotal events from 1765 to 1776 using real primary source documents. Students collect a clue word at every station and assemble a famous Revolutionary-era quote at the end. Part of the Five…
How did a series of tax laws become a revolution? This multi-format scavenger hunt, digital webquest, and self-paced packet traces 15 pivotal events from 1765 to 1776 using real primary source documents. Students collect a clue word at every station and assemble a famous Revolutionary-era quote at the end. Part of the Five Pillars of the Declaration of Independence framework. Grades 3-12.
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Discover the stories behind tea, coffee, and sports drinks in this captivating bundle. Dive into their origins, cultural significance, and scientific breakthroughs with ready-to-use materials for history, science, and cultural studies
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Fun crossword puzzle that students can complete about the history of New Year celebrations using their own research or a suggested (linked) article: History of New Year Celebrations
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5-day Fauvism art copy work guide with 4 difficulty levels, frame pages for art activities, and flexible learning options. Perfect for ages 5+ homeschool and classroom use.
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5-day Post-Impressionism art copy work guide with 4 difficulty levels, creative frame activities, and versatile learning applications. Perfect for ages 5+ education.
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Road to Revolution: 42-page unit teaches students about major events before and during the American revolution. Includes student text, assessments and teacher pages and keys.
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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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This five-day unit study takes elementary students beyond the ceremony to explore the constitutional foundations, historical crises, and brave individuals who shaped how power transfers in America. From George Washington's improvised first inauguration to the “Secession Winter” that nearly tore the nation…
This five-day unit study takes elementary students beyond the ceremony to explore the constitutional foundations, historical crises, and brave individuals who shaped how power transfers in America. From George Washington's improvised first inauguration to the “Secession Winter” that nearly tore the nation apart, your child will develop the nuanced thinking tomorrow's citizens and leaders need.
BONUS: Your purchase includes access to our companion podcast featuring audio versions of all readings—perfect for auditory learners or on-the-go listening.
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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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Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes Full Novel Study: Comprehension, Literary Analysis, Answer Key (Grades 3-12) 
Declaration of Independence | Historical Background and Copy Work 
The History of Mermaids 
Wisconsin State Bird Project – American Robin