Social Studies

Not only are vegetables good for your health, but they also can be used to make electricity and biofuel.

Learn how clean, renewable energy can drastically lower gas emissions and reduce our use of fossil fuels to potentially save our earth's climate.

Travel to Belize with Marie McGrory to find out how she made it through (almost) the whole trip without single-use plastics.

How many times do you say "OK" each day? Ever wonder what it actually means? Watch and discover the origins of this commonly used word.

Explore these art installations made from books that have been banned globally throughout various stages of history. Research the relationship between censorship and democracy.

What makes a book a book? Learn about the origins of bookmaking from design and fonts to paper and spines.

Learn about the story structure of the hero, from ancient warriors to modern-day Harry Potter. The variations come from the same template: the monomyth.

Be inspired by the indomitable spirit and intellect of Haben Girma, who graduated from Harvard Law while living with deaf-blindness.

As the first Black, female congressperson and a champion for civil rights, Shirley Chisholm broke barriers so others could follow in her footsteps.

Prepare to be astonished by the righteous accomplishments of civil rights activist, lawyer, author, and priest Pauli Murray, who stood against all forms of injustice.

Learn about the talented opera singer Sissieretta Jones, the first African American woman to headline at Carnegie Hall. Warning: Contains graphic content.

Watch this video to learn why artist Meta Warrick Fuller was nicknamed "the sculptor of horrors" for her dark, expressive creations.

Choose three cities to research, and use the Quick Facts website at the top to answer the questions. Which city is your "winner" and why?

Analyze a curious new photo each week (posted on Sundays). Post your guess in the comments. Check back on Thursdays to see the actual caption.

Choose from a variety of recipes from around the world. Then explore some tasty traditions from different cultures.

Learn about the historic figure who served on the United States Supreme Court and championed women's rights.

Read this article about nurses in Albania, identify the main idea, and find three facts that support it.

Discover the history and symbolism behind the red envelopes people exchange during Lunar New Year.

Discover the trailblazing accomplishments of Matthew Henson, who broke boundaries both as an arctic explorer and African American.

Browse, select, and read from this great collection of nonfiction and fiction texts written by Black writers, artists, and activists.

Read this history of Thanksgiving that goes beyond the feast and includes some perspective from the Indigenous people affected by the settlers.

Find out who declares the winner of an election, and how they can declare a winner before all the votes are counted.

Read an article and watch a video about the impact of plastic bottles on the environment. Then explore some of the possible solutions.

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.

Learn about these mysterious stone structures in the western desert of Saudi Arabia. Then, try out some of the math questions.

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.

Find out how people worked together to ban the use of a dangerous ingredient in cosmetics. Are there movements you want to help?

Listen to this audiobook to learn about an amazing teenager who made some of the exploration of North America possible.

Take some time to listen to this stirring story of a young girl hiding from the Nazis during WWII. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Learn how architecture and design shape our everyday world with the stories and history behind things we rarely think about.

Stay up to date on current events with these short podcast episodes on topics that matter today.

Get your mind swirling with these fascinating podcast episodes that ask wacky questions and find fascinating answers.

Listen to this heartbreaking story about the struggles of two sisters from the Philippines who move to Louisiana. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Listen to this charming tale involving four kids, Filipino folk tales, and bravery. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Listen to the sweet tale of a migrant worker girl who must face big responsibilities. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Put on this audiobook about a girl's trip to Vietnam, where she learns about her family's past. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Dive into this gripping story of an 11-year-old boy in Sudan during the civil war, based on a true story. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Learn about these amazing women who defied expectations across the centuries. Great for the whole family.

Understand the essential qualities of good journalism, how news goes viral, and common tactics employed in news to deceive or manipulate reads.

Try out these art-based brainteasers. Choose between two images and decide which came first.

Read the stories and see the art, gardens, decor, and more of this extravagant French palace.

Take a trip to George Washington's historic estate that served as his home with Martha Washington—and the home of hundreds of enslaved people.

Motivate students to learn about the world's regions, ecosystems, and inhabitants with this addictive puzzler.

Lead a constitutional law firm in this interactive online game. Help match clients with the correct lawyer, and learn about how our government works.

Take a virtual tour of the living quarters and workspace of the president of the United States.

Drive the "Justice Express" in this interactive game, and help citizens navigate our state and federal court systems.

Control all three branches in this simulation as you learn all about law making at the local, state, and federal levels.

Start your own presidential campaign and learn the ins, outs, and quirks of electoral politics in the United States.

Follow Ferdinand Magellan's first-ever route around the world. What were you surprised to learn about the voyage?

Learn how Latinx baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente changed minds during the civil rights movement. Use the included student guide for supplemental activities.

Explore the ways microtargeted political ads attempt to influence elections. Watch the video, and then use the worksheet and discussion questions to dig deeper.

Learn about the struggles and triumphs of three extraordinary Latinx Americans including an astronaut, an actor, and a Broadway star.

Explore this exhibition focused on quilt-maker and artist Rosie Lee Tompkins, whose "put-togethers," as she puts it, experiment with color, shape, and texture.

Discover the history of mathematics with this timeline. Read the stories behind the math and see how what we know today evolved over time.

Predict how the racial makeup of the country will change in ten, and twenty, years by using the U.S. Census data from 2000 and 2010.

Use an interactive map to complete this critical-thinking activity that investigates how trade routes affected the spread of the Black Death.

Journey through three important eras of American history with one of its most influential women: Eleanor Roosevelt.

Go on a research quest to discover the story behind the influential labor rights activist Maria Moreno.

Visit this online exhibition to read about Frederick Douglass and see the actual documents he wrote.

Work through this lesson plan that'll help you consider how social media has affected breaking news as well as elections and voting.

Not only are vegetables good for your health, but they also can be used to make electricity and biofuel.

Learn how clean, renewable energy can drastically lower gas emissions and reduce our use of fossil fuels to potentially save our earth's climate.

Travel to Belize with Marie McGrory to find out how she made it through (almost) the whole trip without single-use plastics.

How many times do you say "OK" each day? Ever wonder what it actually means? Watch and discover the origins of this commonly used word.

Explore these art installations made from books that have been banned globally throughout various stages of history. Research the relationship between censorship and democracy.

What makes a book a book? Learn about the origins of bookmaking from design and fonts to paper and spines.

Learn about the story structure of the hero, from ancient warriors to modern-day Harry Potter. The variations come from the same template: the monomyth.

Be inspired by the indomitable spirit and intellect of Haben Girma, who graduated from Harvard Law while living with deaf-blindness.

As the first Black, female congressperson and a champion for civil rights, Shirley Chisholm broke barriers so others could follow in her footsteps.

Prepare to be astonished by the righteous accomplishments of civil rights activist, lawyer, author, and priest Pauli Murray, who stood against all forms of injustice.

Learn about the talented opera singer Sissieretta Jones, the first African American woman to headline at Carnegie Hall. Warning: Contains graphic content.

Watch this video to learn why artist Meta Warrick Fuller was nicknamed "the sculptor of horrors" for her dark, expressive creations.

Browse and read—or learn about—the work of Latinx, Hispanic, and Chicano artists, activists, and more. (Note: Some texts require sign-in.)

Choose a theme to explore behind-the-scenes videos, stories, and objects featuring women who have shaped America as we know it.

Choose an artist or area to explore and discover the rich diversity of cultures and folk traditions across the United States.

Get lost in this gold mine of in-depth and highly accessible video interviews and biographies of notable African American people.

Explore the influence of Mexican art and culture in this stunning collection of influential work from painters, architects, filmmakers, writers, and other artists.

Use this curated collection to commemorate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx Americans.

Find high-quality, standards-based resources relating to science, geography, world history, engineering, cartography, current events, and more.

Use this app to better understand the experiences of a young refugee who fled to Malaysia from Myanmar. Note: Some disturbing content.

Journey through these videos and photos to get a sense of the people, places, and nature around the world. Then submit your own content!

Take an in-depth look at Asia's influence on art and history with inventive lessons, activities, videos, and images.

Read these kid-friendly articles about current events, cool science facts, and more.

Find reference media and historical recordings in this extensive collection produced by public TV and radio stations.

Use this Google Doc to research a leader from the Mexican Revolution. Who were they, and what role did they play?

Color the Incan textile pattern and then try to create your own version. What patterns do you see? What shapes will you include?