Free Social Studies Resources

Online, Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Style role playing games set in various eras of US History (best for grades 5-8); printable student & teacher materials available as well on the Mission US website

Crash Course US History

Video-based instruction broken into short, fast-paced presentations of US History eras and topics (grades 6+); printable student & teacher materials available as well

Crash Course World History

Video-based instruction broken into short, fast-paced presentations of World History eras and topics (grades 6+); printable student & teacher materials available as well

Video-based instruction broken into short, fast-paced presentations; please check recommended viewing age or preview videos

Activities, lessons, and instruction to support learning using various PBS Kids shows as a spine

Journey through nearly 14 billion years of history in this self-guided, six-hour version of Big History. You'll find every chapter full of great activities to keep you entertained and test your learning.

CLIC Project: Content Literacy, Inquiry, and Citizenship

This Free Social Studies K-12 Curriculum focuses on student inquiry and civic engagement to ensure that the next generation will be civically aware and engaged.