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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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.
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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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This is a combo unit. It includes a 6-week unit study about Ancient Egypt paired with a novel study of the fictional book Ra the Mighty, which is set in Ancient Egypt.
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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.
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An open-and-go Charlotte Mason Geography curriculum aimed at 1st graders or Year 1 (6 to 7 year olds).
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In this curriculum, you’ll be guided step-by-step through four engaging lessons all about rabbits. This unit is designed for Grades 1–3 to help parents meet their children where they are. Because skills, abilities, and developmental stages vary widely between ages six and nine, this curriculum gives you the…
In this curriculum, you’ll be guided step-by-step through four engaging lessons all about rabbits. This unit is designed for Grades 1–3 to help parents meet their children where they are. Because skills, abilities, and developmental stages vary widely between ages six and nine, this curriculum gives you the flexibility to adjust lessons to match your child’s needs and learning rhythm.
You can move through the unit in one to four weeks. Choose the pacing that best fits your homeschool flow from one lesson per week for a dedicated nature day one day per week to all four lessons in a single immersive week. Every child is unique, and every learning rhythm is different, so use this curriculum in the way that nourishes your family.
This 79-page, nature-based resource includes everything you need to teach Language Arts and Science while outdoors. Inside, you’ll find:
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4 original stories, written specifically for each lesson
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2 songs, with lyrics and links to the music
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4–8 active games designed to support and deepen learning about newts
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4–6 outdoor activities that engage children directly with the natural world
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4 step-by-step lessons for each grade (1st–3rd)
Throughout the unit, your child will explore salmon biology, habitat, behavior, and cultural significance—all while reading, writing, observing, and thinking like a young scientist.
This single-unit PDF is a focused, streamlined version of our larger curriculum—perfect as a stand-alone nature study or as a way to try out the Ohmapi approach. It includes the same core lessons, stories, and activities you’ll find in our full-year curriculum. However, unlike the comprehensive year-long program, this unit does not include Making/Handwork, Nature Journaling, or Review Lessons.
Ohmapi was founded on the belief that a deep connection to nature is essential to a child’s healthy development. That’s why every part of this curriculum is rooted in our guiding philosophy: Learn Through Nature, While in Nature.
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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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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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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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Transform the Declaration of Independence into a hands-on investigation! Students become colonial detectives examining all 27 grievances against King George III, matching them to historical events (1763-1776), and connecting colonial complaints to modern Constitutional protections. This 99-page comprehensive curriculum…
Transform the Declaration of Independence into a hands-on investigation! Students become colonial detectives examining all 27 grievances against King George III, matching them to historical events (1763-1776), and connecting colonial complaints to modern Constitutional protections. This 99-page comprehensive curriculum includes an extensive card-based investigation system, multiple differentiated activities, complete teacher support, and answer keys. Perfect for grades 3-12, homeschool families, and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration’s signing in 2026. Print-and-go ready with minimal prep. Engaging, historically accurate
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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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If your students love How to Train Your Dragon, they will love this writing curriculum! Filled with exciting medieval history and activities ALL WHILE learning to write. The student chooses a medieval character to become and writes a fictional story from that point of view. Will they be a knight or dragon trainer? A…
If your students love How to Train Your Dragon, they will love this writing curriculum! Filled with exciting medieval history and activities ALL WHILE learning to write. The student chooses a medieval character to become and writes a fictional story from that point of view. Will they be a knight or dragon trainer? A princess or royal baker? Your student chooses and the fun and learning begin!
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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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Explore all seven continents with this comprehensive resource featuring a reading passage, comprehension Q & A, and five note-taking sheets—ideal for homeschool or classroom use.
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In this curriculum, you’ll be guided step-by-step through four engaging lessons all about snakes. This 79-page, nature-based resource includes everything you need to teach a Language Arts and Science unit about snakes…while outdoors.
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This academic bundle moves beyond simple holiday crafts to provide high schoolers with a rigorous look at the history of Mother’s and Father’s Day. The resource includes detailed narrative reading passages covering ancient festivals like Rhea and Cybele, the activism of Anna Jarvis, and the fight against the…
This academic bundle moves beyond simple holiday crafts to provide high schoolers with a rigorous look at the history of Mother’s and Father’s Day. The resource includes detailed narrative reading passages covering ancient festivals like Rhea and Cybele, the activism of Anna Jarvis, and the fight against the commercialization of these holidays. With 20 deep-analysis Q&A sheets and full answer keys, it is a complete, no-prep solution for history or ELA.
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Students will love this creative project. This cross-curricular, Language Arts & Social Studies resource will give students templates to create two U.S. President flip books – one for George Washington and one for Abraham Lincoln. A great February activity around Presidents’ Day or when discussing…
Students will love this creative project. This cross-curricular, Language Arts & Social Studies resource will give students templates to create two U.S. President flip books – one for George Washington and one for Abraham Lincoln. A great February activity around Presidents’ Day or when discussing Washington and/or Lincoln’s birthdays.
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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.
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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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Path to July 4th American Revolution Scavenger Hunt Webquest Print and Digital