Middle School Social Studies
Free 21st Century Timeline Poster for Your Classroom: Great Moments of the 2000s!
Get a poster, lesson plans, and a free magazine delivered to your classroom! The Week Junior is excited to offer a special giveaway that will bring history to… learn more
iCivics Education
Nobody does social studies like iCivics. Whether it’s civics, government, or U.S. History, we’re fearless about creating dynamic learning experiences. From educational games and short-form, just-in-time materials to… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: US History Collection
Expand students’ understanding of U.S. History with culturally inclusive resources that bring the major people, events, and trends in history alive, while integrating often untold stories into the… learn more
Bill of Rights: The 1st Ten Amendments
December is a month of civic awareness. Civic virtues like humility, respect, and integrity can be found throughout the holiday season. Look no further than Human Rights Day… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Our Shared Differences
Help students understand that each person’s unique life experiences shape their values, interests, and choices. Through exploring their own and each other’s differences, students will recognize how diversity… learn more
U.S. Presidents Chart for 2025 (Free Printable Poster and Handout)
In 2024, the United States elected its 47th president. That’s a lot of history to work with! Students might not need to memorize every single U.S. president, but… learn more
THE DAILY BELLRINGER: American History Educational Videos
Learning history can be hard. Remembering all those people and dates sometimes seems pointless. But what if you could easily hear and see the stories of the past in… learn more
Veterans Day Activities and Lesson Plans
Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. To help teachers bring the importance of this day into… learn more
15 Geography Games and Activities Your Students Will Love
Learning about the big wide world can be a lot of fun for students, and geography is the perfect subject for hands-on learning. These geography games and activities… learn more
Bill of Rights Institute Studios
A variety of video resources and content to support history and civics educators and students for U.S. History, Government, Civics, and Elementary learn more
Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Help students explore Native American traditions and modern-day culture while building important reading skills with this packet of reading comprehension activities and printable worksheets. This packet of printable… learn more
American Founders
Figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton shaped the new nation through the Revolutionary War, the drafting of the founding documents, and the creation… learn more
The History Press: Titanic
‘Titanic is unsinkable.’ This phrase strikes a chord in the mind of any Titanic enthusiast and is reiterated in nearly every Titanic story told. These same words are… learn more
The Supreme Court: Lesson Plans and Resources
Americans have looked to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) as the moral conscience of the nation since it was established by the founding fathers in… learn more
Foundations of Democracy and Government: Lessons and Resources
Ever wondered about the perfect way to introduce your students to the intriguing world of democracy? Well, Share My Lesson has you covered! Dive into our special collection… learn more
Bill of Rights Institute: Middle School Resources
Each resource contains full lesson plans, essays, activities, teacher support materials, and student comprehension questions. Along with scaffolded primary sources and vocabulary lists. learn more
PBS LearningMedia: News Quiz
News Quiz is KET's weekly 15-minute current events program for students. The program consists of news segments, a current events quiz, opinion letters, and an Extra Credit report. And… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Citizen Nation: Civics Skills
This collection is designed to empower students to participate confidently in civic life. In these lessons, high school students teach essential skills and strategies for civic engagement, critical… learn more
Presidential Election Lesson Plans
Dive in with ready-to-use lesson plans for high school and middle school classrooms that consist of readings, vocabulary development, graphic organizers, and active participation opportunities. learn more
History Central: Elections
Presidential Elections- Everything you need to know about all aspects of the elections learn more
History Central
The Best Source of American and World History. This is Historycentral's Teachers Resource Center. Our goal is to provide resources including lesson plans, teachers guides . learn more
Texas Archive: Reliable Digital Content for Educators
Our collection provides access to primary and secondary source films relating to Texas, U.S., and World History, as well as free lesson plans aligned with Texas teaching standards… learn more
Themes of Geography
Geography is a complex subject that encompasses multiple educational disciplines. It has been divided into five themes to facilitate the teaching of geography. These themes provide a structured… learn more
What Are the 5 Themes of Geography?
EarthHow.com focuses on environmental science and our planet Earth. The team of Earth Science evangelists are passionate about all aspects of learning. The focus is on being clear,… learn more
Continents Of The World
There are seven continents in the world: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America. However, depending on where you live, you may have learned that… learn more
5 Themes of Geography
To make geography easier to use and to make it more useful, geography is divided into five themes - location, place, human-environment interaction, region, and movement. Geography In… learn more
Colonial Williamsburg: Educator Resource Library
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation advances its mission — “that the future may learn from the past” — through educational programming, preservation and ongoing research. Williamsburg was the thriving… learn more
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Victorious general of the American Revolution, the first President of the United States, successful planter and entrepreneur. Explore the life and legacies of George Washington. learn more
Constituting America: Constitutional Lesson Plans
The mission is to teach students across America about the nonpartisan relevancy of the U.S. Constitution and the principles of self-governance inherent in our founding documents. Also, check… learn more
Ben's Guide to Govenment
Ben’s Guide provides opportunities to learn about themes related to our Government. These themes, called Learning Adventures, are divided into three school-age categories. The Learning Adventures are designed… learn more
Time Travel With AI: Enhance Learning in Social Studies
Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with social studies projects can revolutionize student engagement and deepen their understanding of historical events and influential figures. In this article, we will explore… learn more
History for Kids: Lesson Plans
Free history network for kids. My name is Stephen Byrne, I’m 14 years old (started the website when I was 12) I’m the creator of the History for… learn more
How To Use Food To Teach About Culture in a Meaningful Way
We all eat. But food serves as more than just sustenance. Food is a gateway to understanding culture, history, and identity. In today’s diverse classrooms, educators have an… learn more
Evaluating Sources in a ‘Post-Truth’ World: Ideas for Teaching and Learning about Fake News
LessonPlanet. The framers of the United States Constitution felt a free press was so essential to a democracy that they granted the press the protection it needed to… learn more
iCivics: Women's History Month
Women’s History Month in March provides an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the role women have played in shaping the United States. The resources below will help… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Separation of Powers | Civics 101
To protect the rights of the people—the Constitution says it takes three parts of the government to make or change a law or make other important decisions. This… learn more
Black History Month Choice Board for Middle School
Help your students understand why Black History Month is celebrated with these student choice activities for middle school students. They are perfect for researching famous Black Americans while reinforcing why… learn more
Kids Discovery: The U.S. Congress Infographic
The United States government has three branches – the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch. The legislative branch, which is called Congress, has two parts… learn more
History Hustle: American History Teacher Resources
American history teacher resources selected by History Hustle to assist history teachers with developing fun ways to teach history to their students and make the experience of learning… learn more
TeacherVision: Map Library
Browse through a selection of printable maps of the U.S. states, U.S. regions, continents, and more. Plus, use our distance calculator to compute the distance between different parts… learn more
History Teaching Institute: Lesson Plans
The History Teaching Institute (HTI) serves as the primary outreach unit of The Ohio State University History Department. We work with teachers to develop curriculum and to incorporate… learn more
Plimoth Patuxet Museum: Educator Resources
Thousands of teachers and students visit Plimoth Patuxet to explore early American histories and interwoven communities, investigate changing landscapes, and understand the past through immersive, hands-on experiences. Whether… learn more
GeoInquiries for US History-Map Based Activities
Experience the past with this collection that highlights critical map concepts in American history including the original 13 colonies, expansion, resettlement, World War I, World War II, and… learn more
Colorful History
A FREE common-core-aligned downloadable comic series about people, places, and events in US history. Pop Culture Classroom delivers high-quality, all-inclusive educational resources to school districts, teachers, and community… learn more