Free Social Studies Lesson Plans & Resources

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Global Politics Lesson Plans

Help high school students understand global politics through lessons on current events, global issues, diplomacy, and international power dynamics.

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Labor Day and Labor History Lesson Plans & Resources

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2026 Election Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources

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America at 250: From Revolution to Republic

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Civics Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives

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Foundations of Democracy and Government: Lessons and Resources

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Restored Greek Byzantine Palace Offers Blueprint for Preserving Cultural Heritage

October 02, 2026

PBS News Hour Classroom

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Recognizing Propaganda: Then and Now — A Printable Teacher Resource

Activity, Article, Handout, Lesson Plan, Media, Project Based Learning • Grades 7-12, Higher Education, Adult Education, Professional Development, Paraprofessional and School Related Personnel, Specialized Instructional Support Personnel

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The Great Thanksgiving Listen Educator Toolkit 2026

Activity, Instructional Practice, Lesson Plan, Podcast • Grades 7-12, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Monitoring the Midterms: Health Care Costs a Major Concern for Voters Ahead of Midterms

October 01, 2026

PBS News Hour Classroom

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AFT Book Club: A Conversation with Anand Giridharadas

November 8, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

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Senate Seniority | Video & Worksheet

Assessment, Media, Worksheet • Grades 4-12, Higher Education, Adult Education

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

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Should Schools Adopt AI Before the Evidence Is In?

September 29, 2026

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Ellen Ochoa: From Engineer to History-Making NASA Astronaut

Handout, Worksheet • Grades 6-12

Sari Beth Rosenberg

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The Thanksgiving Question: Teaching Indigenous and Native American Life and Cultures This Month and All Year Round

October 21, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

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America's War on Drugs: Timeline Activity

Activity, Interactive • Grades 8-12, Higher Education, Adult Education

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

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