Social Studies

Grade level

  • K-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-8
  • 9-12
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Elephant Weightlifting (NatGeo)

(4 votes)

Building a Sod House (Smithsonian)

Imagine you’re a settler on the open prairie, and you must build a house for your family before the winter comes!

(5 votes)

Tracking the Buffalo

Explore the role of the buffalo in theNorthern Plains and in the lives of the American Indians.

(2 votes)

Ben’s Guide

Help Benjamin Franklin place the U.S. states in their appropriate places on the map.

(6 votes)

Guide to Early Learning and Technology

Find tips on using your home computer to help your children learn.

America's Story (Library of Congress)

Discover some very interesting facts about our U.S. history.

(53 votes)

Newsround (BBC)

Read news for kids from around the world.

(13 votes)

Kids Press Corps (Scholastic)

Read news stories written by kids for kids.

(7 votes)

Machu Picchu (RIF)

(1 vote)

Interactive Venn Diagram (ReadWriteThink)

Use this online Venn Diagram to create a visual representation of two intersecting groups.

(1 vote)

Books Should Be Free

On this page, listen to free online audiobooks!

(1 vote)

Books Should Be Free: Non-Fiction

On this page, listen to free, non-fiction, online audiobooks!

(1 vote)

Books Should Be Free: History

On this page, listen to free online audiobooks about history!

(1 vote)

Books Should Be Free

On this page, listen to free online audiobooks for children!

(1 vote)

Venn Diagram

Countries (NatGeo)

(24 votes)

Building a Sod House (Smithsonian)

Imagine you’re a settler on the open prairie, and you must build a house for your family before the winter comes!

(5 votes)

Tracking the Buffalo

Explore the role of the buffalo in theNorthern Plains and in the lives of the American Indians.

(2 votes)

Ben’s Guide

Help Benjamin Franklin place the U.S. states in their appropriate places on the map.

(6 votes)

Guide to Early Learning and Technology

Find tips on using your home computer to help your children learn.

Do I Have a Right? (iCivics)

It's up to you to decide if your clients have a right to take their case to court. Create a character, and learn what it's like to work as a lawyer!

(129 votes)

Flags of the World

Match the flag with the right country before the clock runs out!

(10 votes)

The Anne Frank House

Explore the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam, and learn about her family and growing up in Europe during World War II.

(31 votes)

Titanic Moviemaker

Create your own movie about the Titanic using real video about the wreck!

(10 votes)

Mission 1: For Crown or Colony (PBS)

You are Nat Wheeler, a 14-year old who just moved to 1770 Boston. Determine Nat's actions as he navigates his new life during the time before the Revolutionary War.

(7 votes)

Think Fast: About the Past (PBS)

Race against the clock, and answer questions about colonial history.

(2 votes)

Pennywhistle Hero (PBS)

(4 votes)

People & Places Too (NatGeo)

(28 votes)

America's Story (Library of Congress)

Discover some very interesting facts about our U.S. history.

(53 votes)

American Charter Documents (NARA)

Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

(2 votes)

Newsround (BBC)

Read news for kids from around the world.

(13 votes)

Kids Press Corps (Scholastic)

Read news stories written by kids for kids.

(7 votes)

A Europe of Tales

Read and interact with European myths and legends.

(3 votes)

Circle of Stories (PBS)

Explore a gallery of Native American stories.

(3 votes)

Google Earth

View satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, the ocean and even galaxies in outer space.

(6 votes)

César Estrada Chávez: Civil Rights Leader

Read about the life of Cesar Chavez, and then test your knowledge through various games and puzzles.

(5 votes)

Cesar Chavez: Mexican American Labor Activist (Library of Congress)

Learn how this activist helped to improve the unique lives of farm workers.

!Alto a los desastres!

Planifica y construye estructuras para minimizar los daños causados por desastres naturales.

(2 votes)

Democracia (BrainPop)

Aprender que es la democracia.

(1 vote)

Elecciones (BrainPop)

Aprender el proceso de eleccion y su importancia.

(1 vote)

Wild Weather Adventure Game (NASA)

Fly your blimp around the world as you learn about global weather trends and occurrences.

(1 vote)

We The Jury (iCivics)

Decide a tough case and discover what jurors do once they leave the jury box and head to the deliberation room.

(1 vote)

Picturing America

Learn about our American culture through art!

Interview with Rosa Parks (Scholastic)

(1 vote)

Interactive Venn Diagram (ReadWriteThink)

Use this online Venn Diagram to create a visual representation of two intersecting groups.

(1 vote)

Interactive Timeline (ReadWriteThink)

Create a timeline to organize information for project planning, reading assignments, or events.

(1 vote)

Books Should Be Free

On this page, listen to free online audiobooks!

(1 vote)

Laura Ingalls Wilder Frontier Girl

Immerse yourself in "Little House on the Prairie" and the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

(1 vote)

Books Should Be Free: Non-Fiction

On this page, listen to free, non-fiction, online audiobooks!

(1 vote)

Books Should Be Free: Teen/Young Adult

On this page, listen to free, teen/young adult, online audiobooks!

(1 vote)

Books Should Be Free: History

On this page, listen to free online audiobooks about history!

(1 vote)

Fun Folk Tales

Read stories from all over the Americas, like folktales, myths, Native American legends, and tall tales. Learn about famous characters like Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill.

(7 votes)

Crossword Puzzles for Kids (NY Times)

Test your knowledge with these fun puzzles.

(3 votes)

Countries (NatGeo)

(24 votes)

Geography Games

Practice geography by identifying American states, capital cities, and countries around the world.

(32 votes)

Stop Disasters!

Prevent disasters from happening in this exciting game produced by the United Nations.

(46 votes)

The Prisoner’s Dilemma

Try this famous game about cooperation.

(1 vote)

Ayiti: The Cost of Life

Find out what life may be like for a family in rural Haiti. Can you stay healthy, stay out of debt, and get an education?

(23 votes)

How the Internet Works

Check out this site to learn more about the inner workings of the internet.

Do I Have a Right? (iCivics)

It's up to you to decide if your clients have a right to take their case to court. Create a character, and learn what it's like to work as a lawyer!

(129 votes)

Flags of the World

Match the flag with the right country before the clock runs out!

(10 votes)

The Anne Frank House

Explore the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam, and learn about her family and growing up in Europe during World War II.

(31 votes)

Titanic Moviemaker

Create your own movie about the Titanic using real video about the wreck!

(10 votes)

Mission 1: For Crown or Colony (PBS)

You are Nat Wheeler, a 14-year old who just moved to 1770 Boston. Determine Nat's actions as he navigates his new life during the time before the Revolutionary War.

(7 votes)

Think Fast: About the Past (PBS)

Race against the clock, and answer questions about colonial history.

(2 votes)

Pennywhistle Hero (PBS)

(4 votes)

Explore Immigration

Learn about immigration with this reference directory of on-line sites and activities.

(1 vote)

People & Places Too (NatGeo)

(28 votes)

America's Story (Library of Congress)

Discover some very interesting facts about our U.S. history.

(53 votes)

The Great Speeches Collection

Browse famous speeches from throughout world history.

(4 votes)

Inaugural Addresses

Read the inaugural addresses of all the U.S. presidents.

Social Justice

Read famous writings about social justice beginning from ancient times to the early 20th century.

(3 votes)

100 Speeches

Review the top 100 speeches in American history.

(4 votes)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Listen, read, and watch videos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speeches.

(7 votes)

American Charter Documents (NARA)

Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

(2 votes)

Newsround (BBC)

Read news for kids from around the world.

(13 votes)

Kids Press Corps (Scholastic)

Read news stories written by kids for kids.

(7 votes)

A Europe of Tales

Read and interact with European myths and legends.

(3 votes)

Circle of Stories (PBS)

Explore a gallery of Native American stories.

(3 votes)

Reflecting on Great Inaugural Addresses

Read, watch, or listen to the inaugural addresses of 5 great American presidents and answer questions to spur discussion about them.

(10 votes)

Pyramid Challenge (BBC)

Build your own pyramid, and steer a ship on the Nile River!

(29 votes)

Nova: Explore Ancient Egypt (PBS)

Take a virtual tour of ancient Egyptian sights.

(10 votes)

Tomb of the Unknown Mummy (NatGeo)

(21 votes)

Voices from Ancient Egypt (BBC)

Hear the words of Ancient Egyptians, and learn about how they lived.

(4 votes)

Greek Hero (BBC)

Embark upon a hero's quest in ancient Sparta, Athens or Olympia.

(16 votes)

The Olympians

Learn about the 12 major Greek gods and their most important stories from Greek mythology.

(9 votes)

Primary History Romans: City of Rome (BBC)

Learn fun facts and history about Rome, one of the ancient world's most famous cities.

(2 votes)

Stop Disasters!

Prevent disasters from happening in this exciting game produced by the United Nations.

(46 votes)

How the Internet Works

Check out this site to learn more about the inner workings of the internet.

Do I Have a Right? (iCivics)

It's up to you to decide if your clients have a right to take their case to court. Create a character, and learn what it's like to work as a lawyer!

(129 votes)

The Anne Frank House

Explore the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam, and learn about her family and growing up in Europe during World War II.

(31 votes)

Titanic Moviemaker

Create your own movie about the Titanic using real video about the wreck!

(10 votes)

Explore Immigration

Learn about immigration with this reference directory of on-line sites and activities.

(1 vote)

The Great Speeches Collection

Browse famous speeches from throughout world history.

(4 votes)

Inaugural Addresses

Read the inaugural addresses of all the U.S. presidents.

Social Justice

Read famous writings about social justice beginning from ancient times to the early 20th century.

(3 votes)

100 Speeches

Review the top 100 speeches in American history.

(4 votes)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Listen, read, and watch videos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speeches.

(7 votes)

American Charter Documents (NARA)

Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

(2 votes)

Reflecting on Great Inaugural Addresses

Read, watch, or listen to the inaugural addresses of 5 great American presidents and answer questions to spur discussion about them.

(10 votes)

Voices of Youth

Read and discuss social issues with young people all over the world. Topics include the environment, education, human rights and so much more!

(1 vote)

Google Earth

View satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, the ocean and even galaxies in outer space.

(6 votes)

Executive Command (iCivics)

Ever had an interest in being leader of the United States of America? In Executive Command, live out your four-year term as President, and make decisions that affect the whole world!

(33 votes)

Win the White House (iCivics)

Take strategic control of your very own presidential campaign!

(16 votes)

People's Pie (iCivics)

Control the budget of the federal government, and choose how federal revenues should be raised and how taxpayers’ money should be spent.

(6 votes)

Activate (iCivics)

Do you have a burning desire to improve your community? Get out and campaign for the issue that's most important to you!

(3 votes)

Cast Your Vote (iCivics)

Determine which of these candidates will do the best job by asking each candidate debate questions, and then rate their answers.

(9 votes)

Immigration Nation (iCivics)

Learn how people become citizens of the United States, and guide new immigrants along the path to citizenship.

(35 votes)

Responsibility Launcher (iCivics)

Use flying golden anvils to remind citizens that embracing their civic duties helps to improve both their lives and others!

(4 votes)

Argument Wars (iCivics)

Test your powers of persuasion. In this game you are a lawyer, and you must argue your case before the US Supreme Court.

(14 votes)

Counties Work (iCivics)

Play the part of a politician, and decide which local projects will receive government funding.

(8 votes)

Branches of Power (iCivics)

Imagine you control all three branches of the US Government. Write laws, motivate legislators, and use your executive and judicial powers to shape the destiny of the nation.

(8 votes)

LawCraft (iCivics)

Play a member of Congress, and pick an issue to take all the way through the law-making process. Follow your bill, and work for its implementation until you've created a new law.

(5 votes)

Represent Me! (iCivics)

As a recently elected legislator, you must learn how to meet the needs of your diverse constituents.

(6 votes)

Court Quest (iCivics)

Help a wide variety of citizens navigate the US court system in their search for justice. Find the right courts to settle their cases.

(5 votes)

Supreme Decision (iCivics)

Influence the outcome of a Supreme Court case by helping to cast the deciding vote.

(6 votes)

The Holocaust: A Learning Site for Students

Learn about the Holocaust through text, photographs, maps, images of artifacts, and audio clips from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

(2 votes)

Holocaust Timeline

Learn about key events of the Holocaust.

(3 votes)

World War II: Europe and North Africa 1939-1945

Follow the progress of World War II in Europe andNorth Africa with this animated map and narrated timeline.

(1 vote)

World War II: Asia and the Pacific 1941-1945

Follow the progress of World War II in Asia and the Pacific with this animated map and narrated timeline.

(1 vote)

Create a Presentation on World War II

Select historic photos and add your own text to produce a slide show you can print or share online.

(2 votes)

!Alto a los desastres!

Planifica y construye estructuras para minimizar los daños causados por desastres naturales.

(2 votes)

Wild Weather Adventure Game (NASA)

Fly your blimp around the world as you learn about global weather trends and occurrences.

(1 vote)

Elephant Weightlifting (NatGeo)

(4 votes)

Fun Folk Tales

Read stories from all over the Americas, like folktales, myths, Native American legends, and tall tales. Learn about famous characters like Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill.

(7 votes)

Crossword Puzzles for Kids (NY Times)

Test your knowledge with these fun puzzles.

(3 votes)

Countries (NatGeo)

(24 votes)

Geography Games

Practice geography by identifying American states, capital cities, and countries around the world.

(32 votes)

Building a Sod House (Smithsonian)

Imagine you’re a settler on the open prairie, and you must build a house for your family before the winter comes!

(5 votes)

Tracking the Buffalo

Explore the role of the buffalo in theNorthern Plains and in the lives of the American Indians.

(2 votes)

Ben’s Guide

Help Benjamin Franklin place the U.S. states in their appropriate places on the map.

(6 votes)

Stop Disasters!

Prevent disasters from happening in this exciting game produced by the United Nations.

(46 votes)

The Prisoner’s Dilemma

Try this famous game about cooperation.

(1 vote)

Ayiti: The Cost of Life

Find out what life may be like for a family in rural Haiti. Can you stay healthy, stay out of debt, and get an education?

(23 votes)

How the Internet Works

Check out this site to learn more about the inner workings of the internet.

Guide to Early Learning and Technology

Find tips on using your home computer to help your children learn.

Do I Have a Right? (iCivics)

It's up to you to decide if your clients have a right to take their case to court. Create a character, and learn what it's like to work as a lawyer!

(129 votes)

Flags of the World

Match the flag with the right country before the clock runs out!

(10 votes)

The Anne Frank House

Explore the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam, and learn about her family and growing up in Europe during World War II.

(31 votes)

Titanic Moviemaker

Create your own movie about the Titanic using real video about the wreck!

(10 votes)

Mission 1: For Crown or Colony (PBS)

You are Nat Wheeler, a 14-year old who just moved to 1770 Boston. Determine Nat's actions as he navigates his new life during the time before the Revolutionary War.

(7 votes)

Think Fast: About the Past (PBS)

Race against the clock, and answer questions about colonial history.

(2 votes)

Pennywhistle Hero (PBS)

(4 votes)

Explore Immigration

Learn about immigration with this reference directory of on-line sites and activities.

(1 vote)

People & Places Too (NatGeo)

(28 votes)

America's Story (Library of Congress)

Discover some very interesting facts about our U.S. history.

(53 votes)

The Great Speeches Collection

Browse famous speeches from throughout world history.

(4 votes)

Inaugural Addresses

Read the inaugural addresses of all the U.S. presidents.

Social Justice

Read famous writings about social justice beginning from ancient times to the early 20th century.

(3 votes)

100 Speeches

Review the top 100 speeches in American history.

(4 votes)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Listen, read, and watch videos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speeches.

(7 votes)

American Charter Documents (NARA)

Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

(2 votes)

Newsround (BBC)

Read news for kids from around the world.

(13 votes)

Kids Press Corps (Scholastic)

Read news stories written by kids for kids.

(7 votes)

A Europe of Tales

Read and interact with European myths and legends.

(3 votes)

Circle of Stories (PBS)

Explore a gallery of Native American stories.

(3 votes)

Reflecting on Great Inaugural Addresses

Read, watch, or listen to the inaugural addresses of 5 great American presidents and answer questions to spur discussion about them.

(10 votes)

Pyramid Challenge (BBC)

Build your own pyramid, and steer a ship on the Nile River!

(29 votes)

Nova: Explore Ancient Egypt (PBS)

Take a virtual tour of ancient Egyptian sights.

(10 votes)

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