Discover a variety of social studies experiences all in one place. Find free history games, apps, videos, and activities to do at home.
Video
grades K–12
Haben Girma: To Harvard and Beyond
Be inspired by the indomitable spirit and intellect of Haben Girma, who graduated from Harvard Law while living with deaf-blindness.

Video
grades 2–5
The Woman Who Did the Moon Math
Find out about Katherine Johnson, one of the mathematicians whose calculations got us to the moon and back.

Audio
grades 3–5
Mae Jemison
Find out about the first Black woman to go into space and the extraordinary life she leads to this day.
Video
grades 3–12
Harlem Hellfighters
Watch this video documenting the heroic achievements of the 369th Infantry Regiment, an all-Black unit that fought for the U.S. during WWI and WWII.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–12
Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer
Discover the trailblazing accomplishments of Matthew Henson, who broke boundaries both as an arctic explorer and African American.

Audio
grades 3–5
Hazel Scott
Learn about this incredible pianist who risked everything to be an upstander.

Audio
grades 3–5
Globetrotters and World Changers
Take in two fascinating tales of African American bravery. The first focuses on the Harem Globetrotters, the second on politician and soldier Robert Smalls.

Audio
grades 3–5
Edmonia Wildfire Lewis
Meet a sculptor who overcame great challenges and injustice to continue to create.

Website/App
grades 3–12
African American Oral Histories
Get lost in this gold mine of in-depth and highly accessible video interviews and biographies of notable African American people.

Audio
grades 3–5
Queen Nanny
Listen to the true story of Queen Nanny, who helped people who had been enslaved stay free.
Video
grades 2–5
Kids Talk About Black History
Listen as these kids share what they know about Black history. What's something new that you learned, and what do you want to know more about?
Video
grades 3–12
Gaspar Yanga, Rebel and Liberator
Travel back to the late 16th century to learn about the courageous leader of one of the earliest rebellions of enslaved people in the Americas.
Activity
grades K–5
Community Cleanup
Get a bucket or bags and some gloves. Pick a spot in your community to clean up. Do a sweep for garbage and recyclables (with an adult, for safety).

Activity
grades 1–5
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Read about the history behind Cinco de Mayo and try some of the activities, crafts, and recipes to celebrate.
Activity
grades 3–5
Take the U.S. Census Challenge
Test your census smarts by watching this video and seeing how many quiz questions you can get right.

Activity
grades 3–7
Cooking Up Culture
Choose from a variety of recipes from around the world. Then explore some tasty traditions from different cultures.

Activity
grades 1–3
Create and Send a Colonial-era Letter
Learn how to create, seal, and fold a letter like the colonists from the American Revolutionary era did.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–12
Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer
Discover the trailblazing accomplishments of Matthew Henson, who broke boundaries both as an arctic explorer and African American.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–5
Remembering the March
Read about the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 and Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–12
Essential Black History Texts
Browse, select, and read from this great collection of nonfiction and fiction texts written by Black writers, artists, and activists.

Article/Ebook
grades 5–8
Thanksgiving, Beyond the Feast
Read this history of Thanksgiving that goes beyond the feast and includes some perspective from the Indigenous people affected by the settlers.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–5
A Winning Team
Meet the president-elect, Joe Biden, and vice president-elect, Kamala Harris, and learn more about their lives.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–5
Historic Election Firsts
Learn more about the diverse group of leaders breaking barriers with their 2020 election wins.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–6
And the Winner Is …
Find out who declares the winner of an election, and how they can declare a winner before all the votes are counted.

Article/Ebook
grades 5–10
World's Tallest Building
Find out about the architecture, materials, and process used to create the world's tallest building. Then explore the math problems and social justice activities.

Article/Ebook
grades 5–10
Stone Kites?
Learn about these mysterious stone structures in the western desert of Saudi Arabia. Then, try out some of the math questions.

Article/Ebook
grades 5–10
Goats That Climb
Find out how and why goats climb, and then choose one or more of the math questions to try. Check out the extra resources, too.

Article/Ebook
grade 5
Move to the Beat
Read about master musician Jordan Messan Benissan from Togo, and learn about the importance of music in this West African country.

Article/Ebook
grades 5–10
Reindeer Racing!
Read about the Sami people and how reindeer factor into their lives. Then choose some of the math problems, extensions, or worksheets to try.

Audio
grades 3–5
Mae Jemison
Find out about the first Black woman to go into space and the extraordinary life she leads to this day.

Audio
grades 3–5
Hazel Scott
Learn about this incredible pianist who risked everything to be an upstander.

Audio
grades 3–5
Globetrotters and World Changers
Take in two fascinating tales of African American bravery. The first focuses on the Harem Globetrotters, the second on politician and soldier Robert Smalls.

Audio
grades 3–5
Edmonia Wildfire Lewis
Meet a sculptor who overcame great challenges and injustice to continue to create.

Audio
grades 3–5
Queen Nanny
Listen to the true story of Queen Nanny, who helped people who had been enslaved stay free.

Audio
grades 3–5
The Beautiful Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker
Check out this podcast explaining how Madam C.J. Walker overcame impossible odds to build a beauty business that spread across the U.S.

Audio
grades 3–5
Queen Celia Cruz
Journey into the world of Latin American music and learn about the life of Celia Cruz, the Cuban-born singer known as the Queen of Salsa.

Audio
grades 3–5
Elizabeth Cotten's Influential Folk Songs
Listen to this podcast about Elizabeth Cotten whose catchy blues and folk songs traveled all over the world and even influenced The Beatles.

Audio
grades 3–5
Wangari Maathai, an Activist's Life
Enjoy this inspiring exploration of Wangari Maathai's life. Her environmental and political activism resulted in a Nobel Prize, the first for an African woman.

Audio
grades 1–6
Who Was Sacagawea?
Listen to this audiobook to learn about an amazing teenager who made some of the exploration of North America possible.

Audio
grades 1–6
Radiolab for Kids
Get your mind swirling with these fascinating podcast episodes that ask wacky questions and find fascinating answers.

Audio
grades 3–5
History Podcasts for Kids
Inspire your inner historian! This podcast series proves that history can be amazing, inspiring, and relevant to anyone.

Interactive
grades 3–8
What Came First
Try out these art-based brainteasers. Choose between two images and decide which came first.

Interactive
grades 4–12
GeoGuessr
Motivate students to learn about the world's regions, ecosystems, and inhabitants with this addictive puzzler.

Interactive
grades 3–8
Visit the White House
Take a virtual tour of the living quarters and workspace of the president of the United States.
Interactive
grades 3–6
Geography
Name a place in the world. The next person has to think of a place that starts with the last letter of the place.

Interactive
grades 1–4
Sports of the World
Test your knowledge and take this quiz about different sports played around the world.

Interactive
grades 5–12
Win the White House
Start your own presidential campaign and learn the ins, outs, and quirks of electoral politics in the United States.

Interactive
grades 4–7
Carmen Sandiego
Use this classroom resource at home to find Carmen Sandiego and learn about latitude and longitude. Younger kids might need help getting started.

Interactive
grades 5–8
Cast Your Vote
Learn about the importance of researching candidates, how to do it, and how to match a candidate's positions and values with your own.

Lesson
grades 5–8
The Story of Roberto Clemente
Learn how Latinx baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente changed minds during the civil rights movement. Use the included student guide for supplemental activities.

Lesson
grades 5–9
The Unsung History Makers: Maria Moreno
Go on a research quest to discover the story behind the influential labor rights activist Maria Moreno.

Lesson
grades 3–5
Augusta Savage: Harlem Renaissance Artist
Delve into the extraordinary life, achievements, and art of sculptor and gallerist Augusta Savage, who was a key part of the Harlem Renaissance.

Lesson
grades K–5
Who Invented Pizza?
Enjoy this quick investigation into one of the world's most popular foods. Then, vote for another upcoming question, or submit your own!
Video
grades K–12
Haben Girma: To Harvard and Beyond
Be inspired by the indomitable spirit and intellect of Haben Girma, who graduated from Harvard Law while living with deaf-blindness.

Video
grades 2–5
The Woman Who Did the Moon Math
Find out about Katherine Johnson, one of the mathematicians whose calculations got us to the moon and back.
Video
grades 3–12
Harlem Hellfighters
Watch this video documenting the heroic achievements of the 369th Infantry Regiment, an all-Black unit that fought for the U.S. during WWI and WWII.
Video
grades 2–5
Kids Talk About Black History
Listen as these kids share what they know about Black history. What's something new that you learned, and what do you want to know more about?
Video
grades 3–12
Gaspar Yanga, Rebel and Liberator
Travel back to the late 16th century to learn about the courageous leader of one of the earliest rebellions of enslaved people in the Americas.

Video
grades 4–6
Reading News Online
What are the different parts of a news article or website? Learn how to identify them and make sure you're consuming more trustworthy info.


Video
grades 2–6
Festival of Lights
Watch this short video to learn more about the origin and traditions of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah.

Video
grades 2–6
Celebrating Kwanzaa
Learn more about this seven-day celebration of African American culture and heritage.
Video
grades K–5
Niagara Falls
Explore Niagara Falls and learn more about this natural wonder on the border of the U.S. and Canada.

Video
grades K–4
The Origins of Día de los Muertos
Discover how ancient Mexican traditions persisted and became a three-day event that honors those who have died and celebrates the cycle of life.

Video
grades 3–12
1620: America Beyond Thanksgiving — Who Sailed on the Mayflower
Then men and women aboard the Mayflower were very different from one another, but they managed to bond together through immense challenges to form Plymouth Colony.

Video
grades 3–12
1620: Two Different Worlds: Women in 1620
Find out about one of many of the significant differences between the Wampanoag Nation and within the pilgrims of the Mayflower expedition: the roles of women.

Website/App
grades 3–12
African American Oral Histories
Get lost in this gold mine of in-depth and highly accessible video interviews and biographies of notable African American people.

Website/App
grades K–12
Latinx Resources
Use this curated collection to commemorate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx Americans.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
National Geographic Education
Find high-quality, standards-based resources relating to science, geography, world history, engineering, cartography, current events, and more.

Website/App
grades 5–12
Cool Crowdsourced Collection
Journey through these videos and photos to get a sense of the people, places, and nature around the world. Then submit your own content!

Website/App
grades 3–8
Bite-Sized Inspiration
Browse the videos on this site to discover fascinating stories about history and culture representing perspectives from all around the world.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
Asian Art Museum
Take an in-depth look at Asia's influence on art and history with inventive lessons, activities, videos, and images.

Website/App
grades 5–6
TIME for Kids
Read these kid-friendly articles about current events, cool science facts, and more.

Website/App
grades K–3
BrainPOP Jr.
Make learning fun for young students with engaging videos, activities, games, printables, and more on a variety of subjects.

Worksheet
grades 3–5
Sonia Sotomayor
Read about this sitting Supreme Court Justice's early life and journey to the highest court in the land.

Worksheet
grades 4–6
Ancient Art
Color the Incan textile pattern and then try to create your own version. What patterns do you see? What shapes will you include?