Curriculum Resources: History, Geography & Social Studies
General Resources
- American Memory – The Library of Congress’ digital collection of to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience
- DocsTeach – Thousands of primary sources and ready-to-use tools from the National Archives
- Encyclopedia Mythica – Online encyclopedia covering mythology, folklore and religion
- History Channel Classroom – Curriculum resources for middle and high school teachers
- Library of Congress: Teachers – Classroom materials, lesson plans and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library’s vast digital collections
- Mapping History – Provides interactive representations of American, European, Latin American and African historical events
- National Geographic Education – Free geography, science, and social studies content resources for K-12 educators, learners, and families
- Smithsonian Education: Heritage Teaching Resources – Thematically arranged teaching resources from across the Smithsonian
- Teaching with Historic Places – Uses properties listed in the National Park Service’s register to enliven history, social studies, geography and civics
Local/State/Regional
- Document Bank of Virginia – Teaches students to be critical thinkers as they analyze the original documents and draw their own conclusions about Virginia’s past
- History and Social Sciences SOL Resources – Resources for instruction and assessment from the Virginia Department of Education
- Virginia Places – Online exploration of Virginia history and geography
Civics Education
- Center for Civic Education – Curriculum resources and a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation’s government, the Constitution, and our history