Social Studies Resources for Students and Teachers

Social Studies is made up of a combination of many different subject areas, including US History and World Cultures. In order to have a thorough understanding of each topic, students should look for information from a variety of educational resources or an answering service, cross-checking and double checking information to ensure that everything is cohesive. In fact, both teachers and students can benefit from a wide selection of informative resources. Whether a person is a longtime student of Social Studies, or just beginning to look at the subject, there is always something more to be learned.

Anthropology

• The Various Disciplines of Anthropological Study: Read about the different types of anthropological study including sociocultural and physical.

• The Study of Sociocultural Anthropology: Discover a collection of information about sociocultural anthropology that includes journals, organizations, and more.

• Human Study: Learn about the theory of human evolution with the help of a timeline and various activities.

• All about Anthropology: Find out the specifics on the subject of anthropology along with news and more.

• An Element of Anthropology: Explore an explanation of kinship and its role in anthropological study.

• An Explanation of Cultural Anthropology: Learn about the different aspects of cultural anthropology.

Civics

• Civics Information for Students and Teachers: Read a copy of The Bill of Rights and find news stories of interest to civics students.

• Civics Knowledge: Checkout an abundant collection of information on civics that includes lesson plans for teachers, research, speeches, and more.

• Civics Lessons and More: Features a variety of civics lessons as well as educational games and activities.

• A Civics Glossary: Review a list of important terms that relate to the study of civics.

• A Civics Lesson Plan on Voting: Find a detailed lesson plan that teaches students how to be informed voters.

Economics

• An Overview of the Economy: The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a look at the economy that includes statistics on the rate of unemployment, hourly earnings, and more.

• Learning about Economics: Take an economics quiz that includes facts on supply and demand.

• A Look at What is Produced by the States: Choose a state on the colorful map and learn about what is grown or manufactured there.

• Teaching Economics: Teachers will find lesson plans in economics as well as other useful information on teaching the subject.

• A Lesson on Personal Economics: A practical lesson plan for high school students that relates to balancing the funds in a checkbook.

Geography

• Overview of Physical Geography: A review of the elements that make up the study of human and physical geography.

• An Explanation of Maps: Learn the various purposes of a map.

• A Selection of Geography Quizzes: A list of several quizzes is available to help someone review his or her knowledge of geography.

• A Variety of Maps: Discover a selection of several interesting types of maps.

• Map of Asia: Study Asia with the assistance of an interactive map as well as some fun activities.

• Helping a Child to Learn Geography: Features ways to help a child learn about geography.

Government

• A Government Guide: Find out about the workings of the United States government with the help of a famous American.

• Learning about Elections: Discover facts about the election of a President.

• Evaluating Presidents: Checkout an assignment for students designed to help them determine the qualities of a successful President.

• Lesson Plans with a Focus on Government: Look at a selection of lesson plans for teachers and activities for students that relate to the study of government.

• A Bill of Rights Activity: Students will enjoy this educational game involving the Bill of Rights.

Psychology

• Study of Personality: Choose from a list of authors to learn each person's perspective on personality.

• An Activity with Rorschach Inkblots: Read a lesson plan with a Rorschach inkblot as its theme.

• A Look at the History of Psychology: Peruse a list of people who occupy an important place in the history of psychology.

• Lesson Plan on Psychological Disorders: A lesson for a psychology class that deals with three psychological disorders.

• Learning about Relationship Dynamics: Find a simple lesson plan for a high school level class that teaches relationship dynamics.

• Jean Piaget, Psychologist: Learn about the accomplishments and work of Jean Piaget.

Sociology

• The Elements of Sociology: The American Sociological Association provides information and resources on the different aspects of sociology.

• An Overview of the Study of Sociology: Review a definition of sociology and its areas of study.

• Information on Emile Durkheim: Features biographical information about sociologist Emile Durkheim.

• Explanation of Applied Sociology: Learn about the specifics of applied sociology.

• Sociology and Religion: Read about the study of religion from a sociological perspective.

United States History

• All about Ben Franklin: Learn about Ben Franklin by way of a collection of interesting questions and answers.

• The Civil War: Peruse several categories that contain the places, people, battles, and more that were a part of the Civil War.

• Oregon Trail Information: Find a gathering of facts about the Oregon Trail.

• Facts Regarding Abraham Lincoln: Discover information about Abraham Lincoln including his thoughts on particular subjects including liberty and education.

• Lewis and Clark: Checkout facts and history relating to explorers Lewis and Clark.

• Civil War Facts: Soldiers' letters and diaries are among the interesting Civil War material collected here.

• The Gettysburg Address: An overview of the Gettysburg Address for young students to enjoy.

World History and Cultures

• Facts on Alexander the Great: Peruse the history surrounding Alexander the Great including information about his childhood.

• Napoleon's Invasion of Russia: Read the history of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in the 19th century.

• Pieces of World History: Find a collection of categories that cover particular eras in world history in a variety of places.

• Explore World History: Explore the history of Rome, Greece, Egypt, and other places in the world.

• African Culture: Discover more about Africa's history, customs, and culture.

• Facts Regarding Christopher Columbus: Read about the influences and events in the life of explorer Christopher Columbus.