K-12 Social Studies

Free Lesson Plans and Resources for Social Studies Teachers

The Five Skills of Geography

Bring a process to geography with the 5 kills of geography.

Teaching About Elections: The Two Party System

Democrats and Republicans. Blue and Red. Donkeys and Elephants. Left and Right. These represent our two-party system. Why two parties, and not three? Can I start my own political party? What do the donkeys and elephants represent?

The Progressive Era . . . What an Era

Our country very rapidly progressed to becoming a world power, but struggled with the harshness of working in sweatshops and poor living conditions, learning to live and work with immigrants from other countries, the rise of industrial cities, and all of the political corruption that threatened the vision of our forefathers. How did we manage?

Register to Win a One Year Subscription to PE Unlimited

At the end of each round (beginning at the end of round 2), we will be choosing a winner of a single subject subscription at PE Unlimited, our 24/7 online access to our digital library of products. Register Here. (Teachers and Administrators Only) What is Performance Education Unlimited? Performance Education Unlimited provides unlimited access to [...]

Monday Morning Wrapup

Digital Product Sale Ends Wednesday We’re back to our senses. 50% Savings on Digital Products ends Wednesday night at midnight. Save Now! Lotsa Free Lesson Plans In case you missed them last week, or over the weekend, here’s the list of current lesson plans on our site: George Washington: How well do you know this [...]

Free lessons on Lenin and Stalin

Yes, friends, it’s our brand-new book. Profiles of 100 people who shaped World History. (And who appear on end-of-course tests.) We tell you about the historical figure. Then you predict what happens to him or her. We present the good, the bad, and the ugly. Everybody from Archduke Ferdinand to Osama bin Laden. Great for [...]

New Product: China on the Eve of the Olympics, 2008

A Controversial New Toolbook . . . about China! This workbook may be controversial. Our point of veiw tends to side with those who say China is guilty of atrocious human rights violations. Eye Opening This summer, China will host the Beijing Olympics. Splendid China! What a magnificent display! And a propaganda extravaganza. Thanks to [...]

Super Spring Sale Continues

We’re busy loading up for next year. As of May 12th, there are still some great savings to be had.