Social Studies Support Resources by

National Geographic Kids

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A fantastic resource for engaging struggling learners with interactive maps, videos, and articles tailored for young students.

Khan Academy

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Offers comprehensive lessons on a variety of Social Studies topics with easy-to-understand videos and exercises.

PBS Learning Media

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Provides free, high-quality videos and interactive content to help make complicated Social Studies topics more accessible.

Educational Infographics

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Infographics that break down complex Social Studies topics into simpler visual formats can be very helpful.

Social Studies Flashcards on Quizlet

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Quizlet offers a variety of flashcards covering key terms and events in Social Studies.

Newsela

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This platform provides news articles at various reading levels, allowing struggling readers to engage with current events in a manageable way.

Epic! Digital Library

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An extensive digital library for kids, including history and Social Studies books that can be customized by reading level.

Graphic Organizers

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Graphic organizers can help students structure their thoughts and better understand historical events and societal structures.

Time Management Tips

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Struggling learners often benefit from effective time management strategies. This resource provides practical tips and tools.

What is better than watching your children experience the world around them? Though history can feel like a huge task to take on, it’s not! In fact, it doesn’t have to be a task at all. You can follow these steps with any curriculum, but we use “Curiosity Chronicles SnapShots of Ancient History.”

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An evidence is any concept or strategy that is:

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● Informed by research

● Analyzation of data

● Based on tested strategies/interventions

● Verified by subsequent studies (methods)

Students were presented with the phrase, "Jury of your peers" Then they had to identify what this phrase meant to them. The students then were presented with a worksheet with photos of the jurors from "12 Angry Men". The students needed to discuss reasons they felt that the boy from the movie did or did not receive a "Jury of his peers" giving reasons for their choice.

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0th grade ELA/Social studies lesson during which students engage with multiple resources to explore the bystander effect

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Cross curriculum activity using visual aids and reading supports.

The third of four segments ("Practices for Challenging Behavior") in Understanding Autism: A Guide for Secondary Teachers. The DVD is designed to provide general education teachers with strategies for supporting their middle and high school students with autism.

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Mnemonic devices and graphic organizers for student with autism and learning disabilities.

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we provide two research-supported instructional tools—visual mnemonics and graphic

organizers—that have been shown to increase social studies text comprehension and recall of

content knowledge for secondary students with learning disabilities.

Examples of curriculum and programs that can be used to teach social studies to students with Autism

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individuals on the autism spectrum. Ha many resources with video links and graphic organizer links attached.

Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with social studies projects can revolutionize student engagement and deepen their understanding of historical events and influential figures.

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Using AI for learning can enhance student engagement, stimulate students' curiosity, foster active learning, and encourage them to think critically while interacting with historical figures and other content. It also can provide personalized learning experiences — AI chatbots can adapt responses based on students' questions, offering personalized interactions and tailored feedback while providing practice with emerging digital literacy skills. Students can most importantly gain a deeper understanding of historical events and figures by immersing themselves in simulated conversations, fostering empathy and a connection to the past.

The use of technology to engage students actively in learning has naturally exploded in recent years. It only makes sense as many children learn best through interactive engagement with technology.

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Teachers must be willing to include technology-based components within every lesson to help students bridge gaps. There are many interactive social studies websites available that teachers can introduce to their students allowing them to make those critical social studies connections. Here, we explore five terrific social studies websites that actively engage students across the social studies genre including geography, world history, United States history, map skills, etc.

Make learning stick by helping kids connect complex concepts to real-world experiences.

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Ensure and track progress for every learner with measurable milestones and reporting.