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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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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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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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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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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Engage students in The Witch of Blackbird Pond with this 76-page comprehensive novel study for grades 3-12. Perfect to add to a colonial history unit, to add to research with the Salem Witch Trials, and more. Featuring flexible timelines, hands-on activities like the Colonial Skills Workshop and Pine Torch Science…
Engage students in The Witch of Blackbird Pond with this 76-page comprehensive novel study for grades 3-12. Perfect to add to a colonial history unit, to add to research with the Salem Witch Trials, and more.
Featuring flexible timelines, hands-on activities like the Colonial Skills Workshop and Pine Torch Science Experiment, and themes of cultural adaptation and tolerance, this resource blends literature, history, and social-emotional learning. Perfect for classrooms or homeschooling, it includes core and enrichment activities, teacher guides, and student sheets!
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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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:✅ Complete Session Plans (55+ Pages) 4 Detailed Sessions covering Chapters 13-19 Flexible Timeline Options:Intensive (2 weeks), Standard (4 weeks), Extended (6-8 weeks) Age-Differentiated Activities for Grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 Core, Enrichment & Extension activity classifications for easy customization ✅ Visual…
:✅ Complete Session Plans (55+ Pages)
- 4 Detailed Sessions covering Chapters 13-19
- Flexible Timeline Options:Intensive (2 weeks), Standard (4 weeks), Extended (6-8 weeks)
- Age-Differentiated Activities for Grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
- Core, Enrichment & Extension activity classifications for easy customization
✅ Visual Student Materials
- Character Analysis Worksheets with graphic organizers
- Family Triangle Relationship Web
- Science of Harmony Experiment Handouts with step-by-step instructions
- Character Arc Tracking Templates
✅ Cross-Curricular Integration
- STEM Lab: Sound wave experiments connecting music to community
- Historical Research: Depression-era survival and jazz culture
- Social-Emotional Learning: Identity, belonging, and resilience themes
- Creative Projects: Multimedia storytelling and historical adaptations
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Walk in their shoes. Face their choices. Honor their sacrifice. Interactive scenarios exploring 12 Declaration signers through critical decision-making moments. Perfect for the 250th anniversary. Grades 3-12, but emphasis for secondary students.
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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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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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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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The Current Events Pack is a flexible, open-ended resource for middle and high school students to read, analyze, and think critically about real-world news. With reusable worksheets that work with any newspaper, magazine, or online article, this pack makes an easy and adaptable supplement to your existing history or social…
The Current Events Pack is a flexible, open-ended resource for middle and high school students to read, analyze, and think critically about real-world news. With reusable worksheets that work with any newspaper, magazine, or online article, this pack makes an easy and adaptable supplement to your existing history or social studies curriculum.
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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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A comprehensive, high-school-level educational unit exploring the evolution of Mother's Day from ancient goddess festivals to the social activism of Anna Jarvis and the modern commercial era. Includes rigorous reading materials, long-form analysis questions, and versatile note-taking templates perfect for homeschool…
A comprehensive, high-school-level educational unit exploring the evolution of Mother's Day from ancient goddess festivals to the social activism of Anna Jarvis and the modern commercial era. Includes rigorous reading materials, long-form analysis questions, and versatile note-taking templates perfect for homeschool or secondary classrooms.
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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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Complete art history curriculum and unit study covering the birth of modern art (1860s-1910s). Includes 5-movement progression from Impressionism to Expressionism with differentiated materials for grades 3-12. Features hands-on projects, historical context, assessment tools, and flexible 5-day to 3-week implementation.…
Complete art history curriculum and unit study covering the birth of modern art (1860s-1910s). Includes 5-movement progression from Impressionism to Expressionism with differentiated materials for grades 3-12. Features hands-on projects, historical context, assessment tools, and flexible 5-day to 3-week implementation. Perfect for homeschool, classroom, or family learning. 130+ pages of ready-to-use content.
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Explore the rich history of eggnog with this engaging The History of Eggnog Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets! Ideal for upper middle to high school students, it features a reading passage, 20 questions, and an answer key to bring learning to life this holiday season.
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Understanding the 5 Themes of Geography: Social Studies Deep Dive into Place 
The Notorious Benedict Arnold Novel Companion Guide for grades 6-12 
History and Movies: A HUGE list! 
Understanding the 5 Themes of Geography: Social Studies Deep Dive into Movement