Social Studies Resources

iCivics - Educational website with online games and lesson plans to promote civics education and encourage students to become active citizens.

Ben's Guide to the US Government - Resources teach how the U.S. government works and include information about the branches of government, how laws are made, the election process, and citizenship.

Learning for Justice - Website established by the Southern Poverty Law Center.  Provides resources on social justice, diversity, equity, and tolerance.

Kids in the House -  Website about the United States House of Representatives.  Lessons cover: What is Congress?, How Laws Are Made, Art & History, and Around the Capitol.

American Panorama - Interactive atlas that magnifies events in US history.  Each map has multiple features and layers of content for users to explore.

Smithsonian's History Explorer - Website developed by the National Museum of American History that offers online resources for teaching and learning American history.

TeachingHistory.org - Clearinghouse of resources to teach students about U.S. history.

History Classroom - Resources for teachers, parents and students including education guides, learning tools, and links to educational content provided by the History Channel.