SOCIAL STUDIES & EXPLORATION
A New York Minute in History
Middle & High School | This new podcast series provides a rich audio experience that explores the story of New York State and the unique tales of New Yorkers.
Back Story
High School+ | A weekly podcast that uses current events in America to take a deep dive into our past. Noted U.S. historians provide different perspectives on a particular theme or subject – giving you all sides to the story and then some.
Ben's Guide
Ages 4 - 14+ | This interactive website allows your child to see the ins and outs of the U.S. government by taking a series of learning adventures with none other than Benjamin Franklin.
Big History Project
Middle & High School | History classes emphasizing skill development and mind-blowing connections between past, present & future
Brains On! (a podcast)
All Ages | Each week, a different kid co-host joins to find answers to fascinating questions about the world to encourage kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history.
Bunk
Middle & High School+ | Shared home for the web’s most interesting writing and thinking about the American past.
Forever Ago (a podcast from Brains On!)
All Ages | A history show for the whole family! Every episode explores the origin of just one thing - like sandwiches, video games, clocks and more - while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
HipHughes History
Elementary - High School+ | Over 450 instructional videos for students of the Social Studies, teachers, and life long learners. Whether you're looking for a pedagogical ally, a non-biased explanation of that new Supreme Court case or you're a kid who needs to study, HHH has your brain's back! Keith Hughes is a 16 year veteran of the Buffalo Public Schools and adjunct professor at the University of Buffalo.
Mission US
Middle & High School | Engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive game and a set of curriculum materials that are aligned to national standards and feature document-based activities.
Rethinking Schools
Kindergarten-High School+ |Nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization dedicated to sustaining and strengthening public education through social justice teaching and education activism. Magazine, books, and other resources promote equity and racial justice in the classroom. Encourages grassroots efforts to enhance the learning and well-being of children and to build a broad democratic movement for social and environmental justice.
Stanford History Education Group
Grades 6-12 | Create a free account for resources related U.S. and world history and teach about digital literacy.
Teaching Social Studies
Grades 4-6 | This site is a collection of web-based lessons created by elementary education majors at Buffalo State College for 4-6th graders staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students have created interactive web lessons about #QuarantineLife and #DealingWithChange, where families can leave comments and share advice. New lessons are uploaded every few days.
Teaching Tolerance
Kindergarten-High School+ | Free resources to supplement the curriculum, inform practices, and create civil and inclusive communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants. Emphasizes social justice and anti-bias. Encourages children and young people to challenge prejudice and learn how to be agents of change in their own lives.
What Was There
Middle & High School | A virtual time machine (of sorts) that allows users to navigate familiar streets as they appeared in the past. Type in any city, state, or country to view an archive of historical photographs and other documents.
Zinn Education Project
All Ages|Based on the approach to history highlighted in Howard Zinn’s best-selling book A People’s History of the United States. Introduces students to a more accurate, complex, and engaging understanding of history than is found in traditional textbooks and curricula. Free, downloadable lessons and articles organized by theme, time period, and grade level that mphasize the role of working people, women, people of color, and organized social movements in shaping history.
Middle & High School | This new podcast series provides a rich audio experience that explores the story of New York State and the unique tales of New Yorkers.
Back Story
High School+ | A weekly podcast that uses current events in America to take a deep dive into our past. Noted U.S. historians provide different perspectives on a particular theme or subject – giving you all sides to the story and then some.
Ben's Guide
Ages 4 - 14+ | This interactive website allows your child to see the ins and outs of the U.S. government by taking a series of learning adventures with none other than Benjamin Franklin.
Big History Project
Middle & High School | History classes emphasizing skill development and mind-blowing connections between past, present & future
Brains On! (a podcast)
All Ages | Each week, a different kid co-host joins to find answers to fascinating questions about the world to encourage kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history.
Bunk
Middle & High School+ | Shared home for the web’s most interesting writing and thinking about the American past.
Forever Ago (a podcast from Brains On!)
All Ages | A history show for the whole family! Every episode explores the origin of just one thing - like sandwiches, video games, clocks and more - while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
HipHughes History
Elementary - High School+ | Over 450 instructional videos for students of the Social Studies, teachers, and life long learners. Whether you're looking for a pedagogical ally, a non-biased explanation of that new Supreme Court case or you're a kid who needs to study, HHH has your brain's back! Keith Hughes is a 16 year veteran of the Buffalo Public Schools and adjunct professor at the University of Buffalo.
Mission US
Middle & High School | Engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive game and a set of curriculum materials that are aligned to national standards and feature document-based activities.
Rethinking Schools
Kindergarten-High School+ |Nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization dedicated to sustaining and strengthening public education through social justice teaching and education activism. Magazine, books, and other resources promote equity and racial justice in the classroom. Encourages grassroots efforts to enhance the learning and well-being of children and to build a broad democratic movement for social and environmental justice.
Stanford History Education Group
Grades 6-12 | Create a free account for resources related U.S. and world history and teach about digital literacy.
Teaching Social Studies
Grades 4-6 | This site is a collection of web-based lessons created by elementary education majors at Buffalo State College for 4-6th graders staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students have created interactive web lessons about #QuarantineLife and #DealingWithChange, where families can leave comments and share advice. New lessons are uploaded every few days.
Teaching Tolerance
Kindergarten-High School+ | Free resources to supplement the curriculum, inform practices, and create civil and inclusive communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants. Emphasizes social justice and anti-bias. Encourages children and young people to challenge prejudice and learn how to be agents of change in their own lives.
What Was There
Middle & High School | A virtual time machine (of sorts) that allows users to navigate familiar streets as they appeared in the past. Type in any city, state, or country to view an archive of historical photographs and other documents.
Zinn Education Project
All Ages|Based on the approach to history highlighted in Howard Zinn’s best-selling book A People’s History of the United States. Introduces students to a more accurate, complex, and engaging understanding of history than is found in traditional textbooks and curricula. Free, downloadable lessons and articles organized by theme, time period, and grade level that mphasize the role of working people, women, people of color, and organized social movements in shaping history.
Country Reports
Grades K-12 | Cultural, historical, statistical, country information.
Everyday Earth
Grades 4-6 | Courses developed by experienced geologists and educators that let students choose where and how they should explore, introducing Earth Science concepts such as "How water changes Earth's landscape" or "How are rocks formed?"
GeoGuessr
Grades 4-12 | A geography game that takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings. Using images from Google’s Street View, it plops players down in the middle of the street and asks them to figure out where they located.
Geography Now!
Grades 4-12 | Youtube Channel that actively attempts to cover profiles on every single country of the world.
Seterra
Grades 4-12 | Fun quizzes (in 36 languages) to get familiarized with countries, capital cities, flags, rivers, lakes, and notable geological features.
Beyond the Stoplight
All Ages | For parents, caregivers, and educators. Designed to create equitable and caring classrooms for all children.
CNN Kids
All Ages | News explained in 10 minute videos.
Country Reports
All Ages | 35,000 pages of online content on the cultures and countries of the world.
The Family Dinner Project
All Ages | Champions family dinner as an opportunity for family members to connect with each other through food, fun and conversation about things that matter. Studies link regular family meals with higher grade-point averages, resilience and self-esteem as well as lower rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, eating disorders and depression. Believe in the power of family dinners to nourish ethical thinking.
KarunaVirus
All Ages | A new online platform designed to “amplify the voice of our collective compassion.” Includes news articles, images, and videos of people around the globe choosing love over fear and encouraging us to lead with kindness. Karuna is a Sanskrit word for compassion.
The Learning Network
Middle-High School | Resources based on using the New York Times content - articles, essays, images, videos, graphics and podcasts across subject areas. Connect students to the world, give students a voice, promote creative and critical thinking. Includes writing prompts, articles and questions, multimedia, plus weekly quizzes, words, countries, and crosswords.
Million Mile Secrets: Virtual Field Trips and Travel Activities
All Ages | A list of 30 virtual field trips, broken down by the core school subjects they relate to including a free downloadable 6-page field trip workbook that kids can use as they check out the many virtual activities listed in the guide.
NewsELA
All Ages | Adapted news articles by reading level and aligned with state standards.
Project Explorer
Grades 3-8 | Free videos and lesson plans to inspire global citizens.
Rethinking Schools
Kindergarten-High School+ |Nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization dedicated to sustaining and strengthening public education through social justice teaching and education activism. Magazine, books, and other resources promote equity and racial justice in the classroom. Encourages grassroots efforts to enhance the learning and well-being of children and to build a broad democratic movement for social and environmental justice.
Studio Ghibli Series: Spirited Away: A Conversation on Japanese Folklore & Myth
Ages 12-17 | A video lecture and conversation about Japanese folklore using the popular Hayao Miyazaki film, Spirited Away.
Teaching Tolerance
Kindergarten-High School+ | Free resources to supplement the curriculum, inform practices, and create civil and inclusive communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants. Emphasizes social justice and anti-bias. Encourages children and young people to challenge prejudice and learn how to be agents of change in their own lives.
Time for Kids
Grades K-6 | Browse authentic journalism articles by grade level.
Youngzine
Ages 9-14 | Learn about current events and news shaping our world with age-appropriate articles.
Racial & Social Justice
Visit the Talking with Kids About Racial and Social Justice page for learning resources, book recommendations, and conversation starters to guide you in the important work of helping children to develop a mindset focused on equity, justice, kindness and advocacy as they become global citizens in a diverse world.
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Politics & Civics
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Financial Literacy
As children grow, developing healthy financial habits can help them avoid toxic debt and other stressful money problems. Visit Pigly's The Kids' Guide to Emergency Savings and Annuity.org's How to Teach Kids About Money for helpful tips, lessons, and activities for exposing children to basic money management.
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