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Social Studies: Digging into the Cultures, Societies, and World We Live In

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Philosophy & Ethics

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Textbooks for Humanities and Social Sciences

Browse Free Online Courses - FutureLearnStarting learning for free with a wide range of free online courses covering different subjects. Discover free online learning from top universities and organisations.

LearnAwesome.orgHumanity's universal learning map.

Arts and humanities | Khan AcademyBeauty. War. Religion. Society. Language. The human condition, in all its wonder and depravity, is at the heart of the study of the arts and humanities.

Bring civic engagement to the classroom.

Sign up and add your class to give your students a forum to discuss issues that matter with other students across the country. Discussion prompts provided by Above the Noise videos give students a structured way to engage in critical discussion on a range of topics

YouTube Channels & Podcasts

Social Studies SamuraiSocial Studies Samurai is a place for learners of subjects in Social Studies to develop skills of inquiry, analysis, and reporting. Mastering History, Geogra...

EmperorTigerstarMy channel makes map animations of events in history such as World War II or the American Civil War. I also make interesting history videos as well. My goal ...

The School of LifeAt The School of Life, we're devoted to helping people lead calmer and more resilient lives. We share ideas on how to understand ourselves better, improve ou...

80 Daysan exploration podcast

Social Studies Songs to help you remember topics

Short & CurlySHORT & CURLY is a fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents, with questions and ideas to really get you thinking. It asks curly questions about animals, technology, school, pop culture and the future. Thanks to our two fabulous hosts, there’s lots of time for silliness too. We are also helped out by resident ethicist Matt Beard from The Ethics Centre, a brains-trust of school children and some special high-profile guests like sporting stars and famous musicians.SHORT & CURLY is especially designed to be listened to alone or as a family, with questions to think about and time to discuss it together.Listen for free from your mobile device on the ABC listen app, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.

Brain Bubble TVBrain Bubble features a series of fun :60-second video clips on history, geography, science, pop culture, trivia, and other little-known facts that will expa...

Exploring The World's Mysteries With Atlas Obscura - WAMC PodcastsFrom the catacombs of Italy to the glowworm caves of New Zealand, we discuss some of the weirdest, wonderful places the world has to offer on this episode of RetConned. Today we’re branching out a bit on the show — WAY out. You don’t have to be a fan of science-fiction, fantasy, and horror to have […]

Current Events & News

News in Levels « World News for Students of EnglishWe write news in three different levels of English. We want to help you understand English more. Now all students can enjoy reading and listening to news.

CNN 10Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute educational news show that appears as a daily digital video. CNN 10 s...

Scholastic NewsTeach current events in your elementary classroom, grades 1-6.

Breaking News English - Easier News LessonsEnglish News Lessons in 7 levels with graded multi-level listening and variable scrolled-reading, and all-skills activities.

Bites | Stay HungryBites is a source of brain food to power your understanding of the world around you.

PBS NewsHour ExtraNews for Students and Teacher Resources 6-12 Grade Level

newsicle.coPlay News Trivia Anytime, Anywhere!

BBC Sounds - Music. Radio. PodcastsListen without limits, with BBC Sounds. Catch the latest music tracks, discover binge-worthy podcasts, or listen to radio shows – all whenever you want.

Civics & Government

StudentsYoung people are the future of the world. Because the United Nations is working to make the world a better place now and in the future, it tries to help students understand its work and offers many resources to do this.

ConstituteThe World's Constitutions to Read, Search, and Compare

Universal Human Rights

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Ideas for a Better World
Learn about policymaking and leadership from experts and inspirational leaders.

Civics Education is the Foundation for Global CitizenshipHow civics education can prepare all students to be active citizens of the United States and the world.

Global Civics: Responsibilities and Rights in an Interdependent World

Crash Course Playlist: US Government and Politics

Political Theory Playlist

What Kind of Diplomat Are You? | PBS LearningMediaThe Foreign Service has five career tracks: Consular Affairs, Economic Affairs, Management Affairs, Political Affairs, and Public Diplomacy. Use this interactive quiz from the U.S. Department of State to find out which track is best for you.

Engage - Bill of Rights Institute

The Powers of Government | PBS LearningMediaIn this interactive lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn about the three branches of the United States government. Students develop their literacy skills as they explore a social studies focus on the powers that the Constitution assigns to each branch—legislative, executive, and judicial—and how the three branches work together. During this process, they read informational text, learn and practice vocabulary words, and explore content through videos and interactive activities.

Diplomats at Work | PBS LearningMediaThis is a scenario-based interactive experience that puts you in the role of a U.S. diplomat, otherwise known as a Foreign Service Officer. Choose from five different career tracks – Economic, Management, Consular, Political and Public Diplomacy - and be whisked into the business of diplomacy, where the choices you make significantly impact the United States and its citizens.

Civics 101: A Podcast

Home | Civic Online ReasoningFree lessons and assessments that help you teach students to evaluate online information that affects them, their communities, and the world.

The Constitution: That Delicate Balance - Annenberg LearnerA video instructional series on the American Constitution for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 13 one-hour video…

The Power of Propaganda in World War II | Wartime Propaganda | PBS LearningMediaIn this interactive lesson, students use primary sources, including posters, documents, artifacts from The International Museum of World War II, and videos, to examine how and why propaganda was used by combatant nations with such powerful effect during World War II. Leveraging a unique range of examples from the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the Soviet Union, the lesson invites students to explore history through the experiences of ordinary people and gain important skills in media literacy that they can apply in the present day. At the end of the lesson, students evaluate the benefits and risks of propaganda in written, oral, or multimedia form.

Best Government and Civics Websites and Games | Common Sense EducationExplore political systems and the rights of citizens. Explore this Best Government and Civics Websites and Games Top Picks list of 34 tools curated by Common Sense Education editors to find relevant and engaging edtech solutions for your classroom.

Geography

World and regional statistics, national data, maps, rankingsDetailed international and regional statistics on more than 2500 indicators for Economics, Energy, Demographics, Commodities and other topics. Tables, charts, maps free to download, export and share.

Isn't That SpatialIsn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography, urban planning, and the spatial component of whatever. Listen to podcast episodes and view the show notes on this website.

Classroom ResourcesAward winning classroom resources including geography videos, starter activities, quizzes and GIS Maps, all free to download and use!

The Map RoomBlogging about maps since 2003

‎Stack the Countries®‎- Featured on the TODAY show! - Editor's Choice Award! - Children's Technology Review - "Stack the Countries is worth every penny and this is an educational purchase that you absolutely will not regret." - The iPhone Mom Stack the Countries® makes learning about the world fun! Watch the countries…

Geographic Features | Regents Review 2.0 | PBS LearningMediaGeographic features affect how civilizations develop. These civilzations had to adapt to their environment in order to succeed. Take a trip through mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests and discover how each of these features shaped the world as we know it today.

Arctic Atlas | PBS LearningMediaExplore different environmental features of the Arctic, using this interactive atlas adapted from UNEP/GRID-Arendal. A customizable map presents a polar view of all areas north of 50° N and displays data about six different themes: land cover types, permafrost, population density, precipitation, solar radiation, and topography. Examine the themes in more detail by zooming in to see the featured regions of Alaska, Canada, Europe, Greenland, Iceland, and Siberia.

Geography NowHey geograpeeps! Welcome to Geography Now! This is the first and only Youtube Channel that actively attempts to cover profiles on every single country of the...

Scotland's MountainsSome films about adventures in the Scottish Mountains, whether it be stunning sunsets from summit wild camps or kayaking along a beautiful loch to enjoying s...

GEOGRAPHY EDUCATIONSupporting geography educators everywhere with current digital resources.

‎Where is that?‎Learn countries, states, capitals and landmarks with this geography learning game. With over 7 million downloads, it's one of top learning apps for iPhone & iPad. GAME TYPES › Map: Find the location by pointing on the map › Pin: Select the right pin on the map › Quiz: Multiple choice game with 4 op…

Why we Live Where we do

Early Human Societies, 4000 BCE-1000 BCE: Global Migration | Assignment | PBS LearningMediaLearn about the migration of early humans with this multi-media lesson.

Atlas ObscuraDefinitive guidebook and friendly tour-guide to the world's most wondrous places. Travel tips, articles, strange facts and unique events.

Kids World Travel Guide: Online Travel Guide for Kids and ParentsTravelling with Kids always is exciting. With our Kids World Travel Guide you will see our beautiful world through childrens eyes. By KidsWorldTravels Cape Town/South Africa

Geo Lounge | CrunchbaseGeo Lounge is an information site about all things geography.

GeoQuest for Android - APK Download

This App Can Tell You the Indigenous History of the Land You Live On - Yes! MagazineEnter your ZIP code into the Native Lands App and an interactive map will tell you the area’s original language and tribal ties.

Globe Activity: Word Search Puzzle Activity | PBS LearningMediaReview the activity on globes and mapping, and then try to find the related words in this word search puzzle.

Geography and the Settlement of Mesopotamia | Assignment | PBS LearningMediaLearn about the geography of Mesopotamia with this multi-media lesson.

Ancient EarthEarth looked very different long ago. Search for addresses across 750 million years of Earth's history.

Home - Touchable Earth

Maps - Institute for Curriculum Services

A level Human Geography Playlist

Political Geography NowNews and features about the world's countries, borders, and territorial control.

Speed GeographyCan you name the answers to the geography questions in the time limit?

GeoExpert Lite - World Geography - Apps on Google PlayGames included: - Countries & Territories. - Capitals. - Rivers. - Mountains. - Flags. - United States (including capitals and flags). - Study mode with information (area, population,...) of each country/state. GeoExpert is an educational tool in the form of a game, designed to help you learn geography including ALL of the countries in the world. It is rigorously accurate, and we maintain it up to date with the latest information. Because of this, it is used in various schools to teach geography.

South America Interactive Map | PBS LearningMediaIn this interactive map produced by WGBH, explore the continent and countries of South America. Through political, physical, population, and climate map layers and individual country views, learn about the boundaries that define the continent's 12 sovereign states and one overseas region, the geologic features that shape its landscape, and the ethnically and racially diverse people who inhabit its urban centers and remote villages. Note: Activity content is accessible to assistive technologies.

Map of the Most Populous Cities in the WorldDo you live in one of them?

Global Village & Population

Understanding the Implications of a Global VillageImagine the vast spectrum of all the cultures in the world. Listen to the music—from the gentle drum beats of Africa, to the melodic didgeridoo of Australia, to the scream of the electric guitar. Taste the curry from India, the coconut milk...

How statistics can be misleading - Mark LiddellStatistics are persuasive. So much so that people, organizations, and whole countries base some of their most important decisions on organized data. But any set of statistics might have something lurking inside it that can turn the results completely upside down. Mark Liddell investigates Simpson’s paradox.

World Population HistoryOur population is expected to grow to over 9 billion by 2050, yet the ability of our environment to provide space, food, and energy are limited. Explore population growth from 1 CE to 2050, see how our numbers impact the environment, and learn about the key advances and events allowing our numbers to grow.

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CHINA POPULATION PYRAMIDDynamic China Population Pyramid explores 100 years of age and sex distribution and world comparisons.

If The World Were 100 PeopleWhat would society look like if the world's population was only 100 people? In this video, GOOD Magazine uses data to uncover the answer.

Interactive: Here's why men on earth outnumber women by 66 millionA story of drinkers, genocide, and unborn girls

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Hungry, hungry humans

The Earth is full - Paul GildingHave we used up all our resources? Have we filled up all the livable space on Earth? Paul Gilding suggests we have, and the possibility of devastating consequences, in a talk that's equal parts terrifying and, oddly, hopeful.

Philosophy & Ethics

Ethics in America - Annenberg LearnerA video instructional series on ethics for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 10 one-hour video programs. This…

Ethics in America II - Annenberg LearnerA video series for middle school, high school, and adult learners; 6 one-hour video programs, downloadable discussion guide and Ethics…

Library Guides: Open Educational Resources (OER): PhilosophyThis guide provides information about Open Educational Resources, or OER.

Applied Ethics

Philosophy Crash Course Playlist

60Second PhilosophyLearn. Grow. Together. 60 Second Philosophy is a series of short, interrelated videos designed to teach you big ideas in a small amount of time! We watch yea...

Six Famous Thought Experiments, Animated in 60 Seconds EachFrom Ancient Greece to quantum mechanics, or what a Chinese room and a cat have to do with infinity.

PhilPapers: Online Research in PhilosophyA citation index of Philosophy containing thousands of bibliographies.

Ethics Lesson Plan: Determing What is Right | BrainPOP EducatorsIn this Ethics lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students will use BrainPOP resources to explore the basics of ethics and morality. They will. . .

The CaveA place for young people to exchange ideas about philosophy and the world outside

Home | Center for Philosophy for Children

Greek Guide to Greatness: Philosophy | The Greeks | PBS LearningMediaThe Greeks understood that knowledge and wisdom are not the same thing. Greek leaders welcomed input from informed citizens to drive dialogue on how to solve problems. They recognized that while people may have different opinions, those differences can help spur growth and new ideas.

Utilitarianism past, present, future

Western Philosophy Playlist

Thinking Stories

Frameworks for Addressing Ethical Issues | PBS LearningMediaWhat is it we are thinking about when we are thinking about what is right and wrong? What should we be thinking about? These are philosophical questions and in this media gallery students will be introduced to some of the considerations that different philosophers have identified as especially important, including the motivations and intentions with which we act, the consequences and outcomes of our actions, and how our actions might reflect on our character – that is, on the kind of persons we are. These videos are provided by Ethics Unwrapped and are free educational resources from The University of Texas at Austin.

High school philosophy and ethics resources

Squashed Philosophy: Those big books squashed down

Psychology

Discovering Psychology: Updated Edition - Annenberg LearnerA video instructional series on introductory psychology for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 26 half-hour video programs …

Crash Course Playlist Psychology

InThinking IB PsychologyPsychology: Browse last pages, blog posts, check sitemap, get Teaching Materials and share knowledge with the thinkib.net IB community.

The World of Abnormal Psychology - Annenberg LearnerA video instructional series for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 13 one-hour video programs and coordinated books.…

Some of the best psychology websitesPsyPost features summaries of the latest discoveries in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, sociology and similar fields. The website is focused on ...

Sociology

Crash Course Sociology Playlist

Everyday Sociology Blog: The Most Important Sociological LessonsBy Peter Kaufman As a reader of this blog you must have some idea about the major themes that sociologists study. You also know that sociologists write about a lot of topics. If you were asked to identify the most...

Sociology Playlist from The School of Life

‎Social Theory‎This is the first sociological theory app created for smart phones and tablets. It includes the following: * Profiles of 37 Social Theorists From A to Z * Useful Videos Illustrating Various Social Theories * A Link To The Best Online Theorist Search Engine * A Built-In Survey To Improve Future Ver…

SOC101: Introduction to Sociology | Saylor Academy

Social Theory for Android - APK Download

Good Sociology SitesSome of the best web sites and other sources for keeping up to date with social trends, news and sociological research. Most of these are hub sites through which the latest sociological research is…

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