Social Studies

WGBH/PBS RESOURCES

WEBSITES

PLEASE NOTE - SOME EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES REQUIRE A MODERN BROWSER TO FUNCTION PROPERLY

Examples:

Google Chrome - Microsoft Edge - Firefox

ACTIVITY IDEAS

• Watch and discuss parts of the news

• Discuss upcoming elections, practice voting for what to eat, what to watch, when to go outside, etc.

• Discuss local history - what do you know about your city or town?

• Make a map of your neighborhood

• Discuss family history, heritage or culture

• Make a family tree

• Create a new family tradition

• Watch and discuss television shows related to other countries, continents or cultures (Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel and PBS Kids)