Middle School Social Studies: Resources for Students, Teachers and Parents
History, geography and culture resources of all kinds can be found online. Whether you are a student looking for a way to help you remember the countries of the world, a teacher interested in engaging new lessons that can inspire your class, or a parent wanting to help your child understand important historical eras, you’ll find everything you need in this Web guide.
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On the Internet you can explore faraway countries, discover the history of the world, learn about the U.S. government, and even find ways to become more familiar with your own city or state. This collection of sites includes some of the best online resources for you to discover.
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- There are lots of sites out there that offer educational games, help with homework and provide just plain fun. Some sites may look boring on the surface but don’t be fooled. Just because a site isn’t flashy doesn’t mean it can’t be helpful or offer a fun challenge.
- The sites in this section all offer free help with homework, cool activities, fun facts and help studying for tests. There are also some sites that you might have to pay to join, so be sure to check with your parents first. One example is BrainPOP, which has simple and entertaining short movies explaining many social studies concepts. Some of the videos are free, so check out the free stuff before you ask your parents to pay for the others.
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For help with your homework …
Fact Monster Homework Center
is a great reference for all your subjects. Just click on the appropriate subject in the middle of the screen to get help with your homework in Geography, History, or Social Studies. There’s lots of great info on this site, including maps, important documents, timelines, and information about cities, population, government structure and funny laws. Visit the main Fact Monster Web site for games and even blogs where you can share ideas with other kids.
Fun Social Studies
can help with that report you have coming up by providing great information about lots of different topics. If you need help in Geography, History or World Cultures, there are several links that give you good information without sending you to another site. Click the links on the left side of the page to find even more resources around the Web.
KidsClick!
has an extensive list of online history and geography resources, including links to biographies of famous people. Use the search box near the bottom of the page or browse the online index by topic (for example, “Countries,” “States,” “Folklore,” “Regions,” and a few more). Under each link, KidsClick! helps you decide if the link is right for you by telling you the reading level of the material and whether there are pictures.
For online activities and games …
Smithsonian Education
is your portal to the Smithsonian Institution: one of the best museums in the world. Interact with the exhibits on the site just like if you were in the museum. Browse the rotating selection of online exhibits, such as displays of American presidents and facts about space exploration. Or visit the “History & Culture” section to go straight to a list of features you might find in a museum like challenging games and quizzes. This site is really fun.
TravelPod
has a fun, fast-paced geography game that quizzes students on locations of world capitals. Browse the list of other challenges for quizzes on the location of U.S. capitals and popular cities, on “Flags of the World,” and more. This one moves really fast!
Funschool Globe Rider
offers several challenging games that test your understanding of social studies topics. Choose from games that test both problem solving and knowledge. Most of the games focus on geography, so hopefully you’ve been keeping up in school.
Teaching Resources for Middle School Social Studies
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Parent Resources for Middle School Social Studies
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