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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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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Unlock the full Bud, Not Buddy experience with this ultimate novel study guide, combining Parts 1 and 2 as well as an added implementation guide! Designed for educators in the classroom and at home, this comprehensive resource offers engaging activities, in-depth character transformation analysis, and thought-provoking…
Unlock the full Bud, Not Buddy experience with this ultimate novel study guide, combining Parts 1 and 2 as well as an added implementation guide!
Designed for educators in the classroom and at home, this comprehensive resource offers engaging activities, in-depth character transformation analysis, and thought-provoking questions to enrich literary exploration and critical thinking for children grades 3-12.
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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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Unlock the complex history of February 14th with this comprehensive high school resource. Moving far beyond modern commercialism, students will analyze the pagan roots of Lupercalia, the mystery of Saint Valentine’s martyrdom, and the medieval rise of courtly love. Perfect for homeschool families seeking academic depth,…
Unlock the complex history of February 14th with this comprehensive high school resource. Moving far beyond modern commercialism, students will analyze the pagan roots of Lupercalia, the mystery of Saint Valentine’s martyrdom, and the medieval rise of courtly love. Perfect for homeschool families seeking academic depth, this unit includes a high-level reading passage, structured note-taking sheets, and twenty critical-thinking questions with a full answer key. This resources is an open-and-go solution for parents who want to blend historical inquiry with advanced ELA skills.
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✏️A student-centered resource to help students learn and practice research skills, report writing, project and presentation skills. Students will use this project-based unit to learn about and report on Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.…
✏️A student-centered resource to help students learn and practice research skills, report writing, project and presentation skills. Students will use this project-based unit to learn about and report on Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, gaining note for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings.
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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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Cross-curricular and engaging, this Amelia Earhart project-based unit will have students using a variety of Language Arts skills as they learn about history!
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In-depth study of history’s most influential figures including Newton, Shakespeare, Gandhi, and more. Features comprehensive reading passage, 20 analytical questions with answer key, and 5 note-taking sheets. Perfect for high school history students/homeschoolers.
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American Revolutionary War History is rich with stories of bravery and sacrifice by men and women who loved freedom. This is a six-lesson curriculum developing creative writing skills and enhancing history education. There is an ocean of colorful characters and fun learning opportunities around every corner in this book.…
American Revolutionary War History is rich with stories of bravery and sacrifice by men and women who loved freedom.
This is a six-lesson curriculum developing creative writing skills and enhancing history education. There is an ocean of colorful characters and fun learning opportunities around every corner in this book. Most educational experts agree that sensory learning becomes a part of the child forever. This is why we have added not only writing exercises but visual, auditory, and hands-on projects as well. Make a battle drum, create your own secret code, or memorize parts of a famous speech. We have specifically designed some activities for the boy-factor-the need to use large motor skills as they learn. These fun projects and activities will engage boys to roll play thus creating loads of ideas for stories and motivation to write! Even the reluctant writer will dive into the writing pool!
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Discover The History of Rock & Roll with this engaging resource! Includes a reading passage, Q&A, and note-taking sheets for music or history classes.
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Learn about Cinco de Mayo’s history, traditions, and cultural impact with a detailed reading passage, 20 comprehension questions, and 10 note-taking sheets.
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Studying the state of Wisconsin and state symbols? What is the state bird of Wisconsin? This project-based unit is designed to help students study and record information about Wisconsin’s state bird: American Robin.
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Go Around the World with Geography Bingo. This is a fun and engaging game that combines the classic excitement of bingo with fascinating facts about countries from all corners of the globe. This interactive geography game challenges students to identify countries based on clever clues, fostering critical thinking skills…
Go Around the World with Geography Bingo. This is a fun and engaging game that combines the classic excitement of bingo with fascinating facts about countries from all corners of the globe. This interactive geography game challenges students to identify countries based on clever clues, fostering critical thinking skills and geographical knowledge in a playful way.
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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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A Day in History – Investigation Station is a series of fun sleuthing research and writing activities based on a single event on a specific day in history! This resource focuses on the day that Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize (October 14, 1964). It can be used anytime or in October or in January…
A Day in History – Investigation Station is a series of fun sleuthing research and writing activities based on a single event on a specific day in history! This resource focuses on the day that Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize (October 14, 1964). It can be used anytime or in October or in January (around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).
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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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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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The study guide for the award-winning book, The Dog Snatcher by Phyllis Wheeler, focuses on themes of Christian living as well as storytelling skills, learning vocabulary, and recognizing imagery. It can be used independently by kids aged 8-11. The high-action book, with some illustrations, has short sentences and large…
The study guide for the award-winning book, The Dog Snatcher by Phyllis Wheeler, focuses on themes of Christian living as well as storytelling skills, learning vocabulary, and recognizing imagery. It can be used independently by kids aged 8-11. The high-action book, with some illustrations, has short sentences and large type, suited for reluctant readers. The book is available to order wherever books are sold. Request at your library! There is an audiobook as well. Details at PhyllisWheeler.com/book-table
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Great Depression Primary Sources: Age-Adapted Teaching Pack Grades 3-12