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.
Shop by Product Use!
-
Martin Luther King, Jr. research unit has been designed to give students valuable information while tasking them to research and report.
12Pages
-
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!
33Pages
-
🌍 Geography is about more than just dots on a map, it’s about the flow of life across the globe! While there are 5 major themes of geography (Location, Place, Human/Environment Interaction, Movement, and Regions), this unit provides a comprehensive exploration of Movement. ✈️📦📱
19Pages
-
Teach the 7 Continents the Fun & Easy Way with this Hands-On Printable Packet
Are you looking for an engaging, hands-on way to introduce your child to geography? The 7 Continents Printable Packet is the perfect learning tool to help preschoolers and early learners explore the world in a fun, interactive way!
9Pages
-
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
59Pages
-
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!
28Pages
-
The Master Data Table: A scholarly look at figures from Antiquity to the 20th Century (Aristotle, Charlemagne, Jefferson, and more). The “Vise-Grip” Audit: A student manual page to help kids analyze the pressures of any era. The “Two-Sided Coin” Graphic Organizer: A visual tool to help students map out the complexity of…
- The Master Data Table: A scholarly look at figures from Antiquity to the 20th Century (Aristotle, Charlemagne, Jefferson, and more).
- The “Vise-Grip” Audit: A student manual page to help kids analyze the pressures of any era.
- The “Two-Sided Coin” Graphic Organizer: A visual tool to help students map out the complexity of historical figures.
9Pages
-
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
91Pages
-
Bring history to life and help your students truly master the founding document of the United States! 🦅 Declaration of Independence | Historical Background and Copy Work is a comprehensive, multi-dimensional resource designed to take students beyond simple rote memorization and into deep historical learning.
35Pages
-
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.
14Pages
-
As a parent, you understand that the world your children will lead looks different from the one you inherited. They’ll face complex challenges around justice, inequality, and civic responsibility—challenges that demand not just knowledge, but critical thinking, moral courage, and historical understanding. The Life, Death,…
As a parent, you understand that the world your children will lead looks different from the one you inherited. They’ll face complex challenges around justice, inequality, and civic responsibility—challenges that demand not just knowledge, but critical thinking, moral courage, and historical understanding.
The Life, Death, and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. goes far beyond the simplified narratives most children encounter. This comprehensive unit study presents the full story of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement—including the strategic brilliance of economic boycotts, the violent opposition protesters faced, the FBI’s campaign to destroy King, and the 1999 jury verdict finding government conspiracy in his assassination.
60Pages
-
🌍 What makes a location unique? While Location tells us where something is, Place tells us what it’s actually like when you get there. This comprehensive unit focuses exclusively on the second pillar of geography, helping students distinguish between the natural world and the marks humans leave behind. 🏔️
20Pages
-
This BUNDLE includes both the student textbook and teacher’s guide for World History 1.
It includes 21 units from Ancient Egypt to the rise of nationalism in the 1800’s.See unit details below in description.
Pages
-
A comprehensive high school unit study exploring the American Semiquincentennial through a providential worldview. Includes reading, vocabulary, notes, and prompts.
26Pages
-
This 6-week unit study is great for early elementary. It includes a schedule, resource lists, craft ideas, and worksheets. Grab our combo unit if you’d like to pair it with a novel study.
30Pages
-
Mob Mentality: Understanding Group Dynamics Through History – Complete Curriculum Guide (Grades 3-12) Transform students into critical thinkers using the Salem Witch Trials as a foundation to understand mob mentality across history and today’s digital world. This 68-page differentiated curriculum includes core…
Mob Mentality: Understanding Group Dynamics Through History – Complete Curriculum Guide (Grades 3-12)
Transform students into critical thinkers using the Salem Witch Trials as a foundation to understand mob mentality across history and today’s digital world. This 68-page differentiated curriculum includes core lessons, enrichment projects, and assessment tools for both classroom and homeschool use. Students analyze historical patterns, examine social media echo chambers, and develop strategies for independent thinking. Features flexible implementation timelines (2 days to 8 weeks), grade-specific adaptations, and real-world applications connecting colonial crowd psychology to contemporary peer pressure and digital citizenship. Ready to print and teach immediately.
Key Topics: Salem Witch Trials, group psychology, peer pressure, media literacy, critical thinking, historical analysis, social influence, moral courage, digital echo chambers, conformity studies.
68Pages
-
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).
3Pages
-
Transition your student from basic facts to advanced historical analysis. This resource explores the legislative and cultural evolution of Presidents’ Day, featuring a sophisticated reading passage and 20 critical thinking questions designed specifically for high schoolers.
16Pages
-
In this free introductory lesson from Presidential Inaugurations: Their Origins, History, and Meaning, elementary students discover what a presidential inauguration is, why it exists, and why it plays a critical role in American democracy. Through clear, engaging reading—and an included audio version—students are…
In this free introductory lesson from Presidential Inaugurations: Their Origins, History, and Meaning, elementary students discover what a presidential inauguration is, why it exists, and why it plays a critical role in American democracy. Through clear, engaging reading—and an included audio version—students are introduced to the idea that leadership transitions are not just ceremonies, but safeguards that protect stability, order, and the peaceful transfer of power. This lesson builds foundational civic understanding and sets the stage for deeper historical exploration, making it an ideal low-pressure introduction to meaningful, real-world history.
9Pages
-
Bring social studies to life with My World, My Story—a complete, full-year curriculum for 1st and 2nd grade! This literature-rich and hands-on course helps young learners explore their own world through meaningful stories, crafts, and creative activities.
123Pages
Bud, Not Buddy Pick Your Own Path Game to teach Great Depression Themes