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 the Middle School Social Studies 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. Use the sites below to find student resources for middle school studies.
Insights for Middle School Social Studies Student Resources
- 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.
- Some sites you have to pay to use, 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.
Top Sites for Middle School Social Studies Student Resources
For help with social studies homework …
Fact Monster's
Homework Center is a great reference for all your subjects. Look for maps, important documents, timelines and information about cities, population, government structure and funny laws.
KidsClick!
has an extensive list of online history and geography resources, including links to biographies of famous people. Browse the online index by topic. 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 social studies activities and games …
Smithsonian Education
is your portal to the Smithsonian Institution. Browse the rotating selection of online exhibits, such as displays of American presidents and facts about space exploration. Or visit the History & Culture section for challenging games and quizzes.
TravelPod
has a fun, fast-paced geography game that quizzes students on world capitals. Browse the list of other challenges for quizzes on U.S. capitals and popular cities, “Flags of the World” and more.
Kaboose Funschool
offers several challenging games that test your understanding of social studies topics. 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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