Middle School Social Studies
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights
Rosa Parks, "The Mother of the Modern-day Civil Rights Movement," describes her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helps students understand the importance of every individual… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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