An online tool for teaching with documents, from the National Archives. Includes primary source documents and lesson/activity plans, as well as the option to create your own activities.
The ultimate map quiz site! You can use Seterra from any web browser to explore the world and learn about its countries, capitals, cities, rivers, lakes and more.
A digital game based on the character, help Carmen Sandiego by using the Google Earth platform to answer questions, evaluate maps, and make global connections.
Use the online tool to access countless primary source documents to enhance learning. Find lesson plans and distance learning resources for K-12 students.
Humanities teacher guides, lesson plans, curriculum materials, activities, media resources, and more. Developed by National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Social Studies Teacher's Toolbox contains hundreds of student-friendly classroom lessons and teaching strategies. Clear and concise chapters, fully aligned to Common Core Social Studies standards and National Council for the Social Studies standards, cover the underlying research, technology based options, practical classroom use, and modification of each high-value lesson and strategy.
Essentials of Elementary Social Studies is a teacher friendly text that provides comprehensive treatment of classroom planning, instruction, and strategies.