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Free Social Studies Lesson Plans & Resources

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July 22, 2026

Teaching America 250 with Judy Woodruff’s America at a Crossroads: Fostering Nuanced Classroom Discussion

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, educators face the important task of helping students navigate a complex national narrative.

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Teaching America 250 with Judy Woodruff’s America at a Crossroads: Fostering Nuanced Classroom Discussion
Midterm Elections: Nonpartisan Tools to Prepare Students for Civic Engagement
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Midterm Elections: Nonpartisan Tools to Prepare Students for Civic Engagement

July 29, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Midterm Elections: Nonpartisan Tools to Prepare Students for Civic Engagement

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Building Civic Engagement with Student-led High School Voter Registration Drives
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Building Civic Engagement with Student-led High School Voter Registration Drives

July 28, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Building Civic Engagement with Student-led High School Voter Registration Drives

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Paper Trails: Tracing Migration Through Family Stories in American History for Grades 6-12
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Paper Trails: Tracing Migration Through Family Stories in American History for Grades 6-12

July 23, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Paper Trails: Tracing Migration Through Family Stories in American History for Grades 6-12

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Teaching Native American History and Culture: Reframing Curriculum and Representation
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Teaching Native American History and Culture: Reframing Curriculum and Representation

July 22, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Teaching Native American History and Culture: Reframing Curriculum and Representation

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Action Civics in Elementary Classrooms: Student Voice and Civic Engagement
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Action Civics in Elementary Classrooms: Student Voice and Civic Engagement

July 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Action Civics in Elementary Classrooms: Student Voice and Civic Engagement

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Stories That Shaped a Nation: Jewish Immigration to the United States
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Stories That Shaped a Nation: Jewish Immigration to the United States

July 21, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Stories That Shaped a Nation: Jewish Immigration to the United States

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America at 250: From Revolution to Republic
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America at 250: From Revolution to Republic

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America at 250: From Revolution to Republic

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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives
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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives

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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives

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Independence Day: July 4th Activities
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Independence Day: July 4th Activities

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Independence Day: July 4th Activities

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Recent Social Studies Lesson Plans & Resources
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Should the Federal Government Influence How Museums Present American History?

May 28, 2026
Should the Federal Government Influence How Museums Present American History?

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My State Data Wheel Art Project

Activity, Lesson Plan • PreK, Grades K-8
My State Data Wheel Art Project

Statistics in Schools
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Celebrating 250 Years of America Fun Facts

Activity, Handout, Lesson Plan • Grades K-12
Celebrating 250 Years of America Fun Facts

Statistics in Schools
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Exploring the 1950 Census Fun Facts

Activity, Handout, Lesson Plan • Grades K-12, Higher Education
Exploring the 1950 Census Fun Facts

Statistics in Schools
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Iva Toguri D’Aquino “Tokyo Rose”: Propaganda, Scapegoating and Justice in WWII for Grades 5-12

Handout, Worksheet • Grades 5-12
Iva Toguri D’Aquino “Tokyo Rose”: Propaganda, Scapegoating and Justice in WWII for Grades 5-12

Sari Beth Rosenberg
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How Denmark's wind and solar investments shield it from global energy turmoilv

May 26, 2026
How Denmark's wind and solar investments shield it from global energy turmoilv

PBS News Hour Classroom
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Bring the World Into Your Classroom - A Guide to Virtual Exchange

Activity • PreK, Grades K-12, Professional Development
Bring the World Into Your Classroom - A Guide to Virtual Exchange

Global Cities, Inc.
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How One Community Honors the Graves of Revolutionary War Veterans

May 25, 2026
How One Community Honors the Graves of Revolutionary War Veterans

PBS News Hour Classroom
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Women's Experiences during the Revolutionary War Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan, Presentation, Worksheet • Grades 6-12
Women's Experiences during the Revolutionary War Lesson Plan

American Battlefield Trust
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Women & Revolutionary Politics Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan, Presentation, Worksheet • Grades 6-12
Women & Revolutionary Politics Lesson Plan

American Battlefield Trust

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