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Free Social Studies Lesson Plans & Resources

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American History: Teaching Missing Narratives

Bringing Missing Voices Into the Classroom Key stories are still missing from many U.S. history classrooms—stories that reflect the lives and contributions of Indigenous leaders, enslaved people, immigrant communities, LGBTQ+ activists, and others too often left out.

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Martin Luther King Jr.: Understanding a Life and Legacy
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Martin Luther King Jr.: Understanding a Life and Legacy

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Martin Luther King Jr.: Understanding a Life and Legacy

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What Can the President Do? Understanding Presidential Power in Venezuela and Greenland
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What Can the President Do? Understanding Presidential Power in Venezuela and Greenland

January 08, 2026
What Can the President Do? Understanding Presidential Power in Venezuela and Greenland

Andy Kratochvil
National Parks Free Admission Changes and Why It Matters
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National Parks Free Admission Changes and Why It Matters

January 07, 2026
National Parks Free Admission Changes and Why It Matters

Megan Ortmeyer
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Immigration and Citizenship Lesson Plans and Resources

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Immigration and Citizenship Lesson Plans and Resources

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Black History Lesson Plans and Resources
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Black History Lesson Plans and Resources

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Black History Lesson Plans and Resources

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Civics Lesson Plans for Elementary Students
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Civics Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

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Civics Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

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Lunar New Year Activities for 3rd-5th Grade

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Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson for 3rd-5th Grade

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Teach about Indigenous Music & Culture with Pura Fé

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Immigration Enforcement: A Nation at Risk

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Immigration Enforcement: A Nation at Risk

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