Social Studies

Many states and localities are opting to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day. These resources will help you introduce and teach about indigenous peoples. Continue reading »

Juneteenth at the National Museum of African American History and Culture  (Y, M, O, T) A collection of resources from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth. Included are links to video lectures, tools for researching African American ancestry, classroom activities, lesson materials, reading lists, recipes, and Continue reading »

Invasion of Normandy Military Topics from the Naval History and Heritage Command  (O) The Naval History and Heritage Command is an association of Naval museums across the United States that collects documents, artifacts, photos, oral histories, and art from the U.S. Navy. In addition to a large online collection of primary sources, the site hosts a Continue reading »

In the midst of the Civil War, Clara Barton became known for tending to wounded soldiers. After the war, she took on the enormous project of identifying and marking almost 13,000 graves of soldiers who died in the horrific conditions at Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Clara Barton spent her life dedicated to relieving the suffering Continue reading »

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"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” So begins the Constitution of the United States of America. This notebooking unit introduces the document, the Republic, and the day chosen to honor our Constitution. Continue reading »

Every November political candidates take to the airwaves, plan town hall meetings, and go door to door looking for votes. The Elections A to Z Unit Study looks at the history of elections and how they work in the United States. Using online resources to complete the unit, students will research the election process and learn what a privilege it is to vote for our political leaders. Continue reading »

The period during which civil rights were at the forefront of American news was tumultuous, often violent, and at once divisive and uniting. One name is associated with this time more than any other: Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolence as applied in the Civil Rights Movement led to permanent change in American laws and, more slowly, people’s attitudes. Using online resources to complete the unit, students will research the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on society. Continue reading »

Ahoy, mateys! Get to know the pirates of old in this unit for ages 8-13. You will gather information on the history of pirates, where they sailed, what their lifestyles were like, what jobs they did, how they dressed, how they divided their spoils, and more. Continue reading »

We Salute You, Mr. President is a notebooking unit that can be used to research and report on the president(s) of your choice. The blank template includes a variety of historical, professional, and fun facts to learn about a president. Continue reading »

All About Presidents is a notebooking unit that can be used to research and report on the office of the President of the United States. TheHomeSchoolMom's US Presidents and Office of the President of the United States pages contain links to the resources needed to complete this unit. Continue reading »

The Ride - Paul Revere short educational film piece