TE 853E: Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Social Studies

Lots of good resources in the Nebraska OER Commons!! For example: you can limit by educational level, subject area, education standard, etc.

Go on learning adventures, separated out by age levels, and learn about the branches of government, the election process, historical documents, how laws are made, symbols/songs/structures, and the differences between the federal vs state governments.

Select "Geography" and check out lessons, activities, and resources on geography education!

Useful for teaching economics/financial literacy for kids in grade school and middle school.

Portraits and brief biographies of the First Ladies.

Designed for up to middle school levels.

Use the "Learning Adventures" link to select the age level. Learn about the branches of government, how laws are made, symbols/songs/structures, the election process, historical documents, and the differences between the federal and state governments. Appropriate for students in grade school and middle school.

Contains virtual school programs and curricular resources to promote civic literacy and engagement.

One example from this site: "The Story Behind the Song" features several popular historical songs. Songs from the past are like recordings from long ago. They give us a sense of what our parents, grandparents, and extra-old ancestors feared, hoped for, and celebrated.

History and culture activities appropriate for kids in grade school and middle school.

Appropriate for kids in grade school and middle school. Find activities and lessons on the role of the U.S. House of Representatives and the legislative process.

Resources for teaching about Mount Rushmore, political cartoons, the women of World War I & II, the Homestead Act and more.

Downloadable activity kits and other online resources for kids and families. Appropriate for kids in grade school and middle school.

Designed for 3rd-8th graders teaching about cyber safety and digital citizenship. Includes games and additional resources.

Teacher resources for grades K-8 and a kids' page for activities, games, and fun facts regarding wildfire prevention.

Children learn about forests using activities with Smokey the Bear, Woodsy the Owl, and more. Appropriate for children of all ages.