Social Studies

https://www.mission-us.org/pages/landing-mission-1

Mission-us.org is a free site that focuses on students learning history through interactive ‘missions’ which align with federal standards. Each mission immerses students in a historical setting and allows them to make choices that show how people in the past experienced life. The site provides resources and activities for parents and teachers as well, including primary sources of historical events. Students will need to make a free account to access the interactive games and resources available. It is recommended that parents and teachers preview each mission as some content may be difficult for younger students.

https://gridclub.com/?fbclid=IwAR1RsXyzMxzglCJjHDqsCjUDq4hph2QBHln5ww7TjDedHqv-T-R9leGwnYs

Grid Club offers a variety of options for students. Games are organized by subject area and include math, science, design, language, history, geography, and more. The Social Studies games include topics such as Ancient Greece, Romans, Victorians, and Vikings. The website also contains videos that answer “What If” questions regarding historical events. The Geography sections also provides information videos and games about exploring the world.

https://bensguide.gpo.gov/?fbclid=IwAR3Skx2Ont2XToRekI-NGOaaC5oquJMMlM1ENhf5h3c3ZOmGRWIKqyNTSBY

BensGuide.gpo.gov is a great resource for diving deep into information pertaining major events, people and places throughout history. Ben's Guide focuses on building students', parents' and educators' knowledge of the Federal Government. All of the information found here is reliable and can contribute greatly to the understanding of the Federal Government and its many parts. The website is user-friendly and is split up into age group sections, making it easy to access age appropriate content quickly. Ben's Guide's contributors are members of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) so they are dedicated to publishing facts about things such as the branches of government, how laws are made, the election process, historical documents and many, many more! As if that weren't enough, Ben's Guide provides access to online libraries, learning adventures and games to help students, parents and educators further their understanding of the Federal Government. The best part? It's completely free!

https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/

BrainpopJr. offers educational videos on almost all subjects. Although BrainpopJr. is for grades K-3, there is a older version of Brainpop, and ELL, Español, and French version. The social studies content offered ranges from American and Ancient history, Biographies, Holidays, Communities, Native Americans, Government, Economics, Citizenship, Geography, and more. After your student watches the video, there are activities, games, quizzes, word plays, concept maps, and more to enhance the lesson. In lieu of recent events, Brainpop is offering free access to the site. Brainpop videos will be sure to keep your student entertained while enhancing their knowledge of many subject areas.

https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html

The NGAkids Art Zone app contains eight interactive activities inspired by works in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, plus a sketchbook for freehand drawing and a personal exhibition space where users can save and display art created with the program. The NGAkids app provides an immersive experience as children visit a virtual art museum and explore a variety of works spanning more than 300 years of art history. High-resolution graphics, careful attention to detail, and exposure to a variety of subjects, painting styles, and techniques help convey an authentic understanding of the artistic process and reinforce their familiarity with the fundamental elements of art.The child-friendly interface, easy-to-use tools, and the overarching emphasis on discovery, careful looking, and artistic self-expression make the NGAkids app educational and fun for the whole family.Each activity offers various levels of complexity. The app is suitable for all age groups.It is optimized for ages 9 through 11, but younger children, as well as teens and adults, will find the program enjoyable and artistically motivating.