Social Studies & Sustainability
Population Education, a program of Population Connection, provides K-12 teachers with innovative, hands-on lesson plans and professional development to teach about human population growth and its effects on the environment and human well-being​​. ​Check out the Population Education video below - it's an amazing introduction to population growth over time, including major historical references!
The purpose of the Arizona Geographic Alliance is to strengthen geography education in Arizona. We are funded through grants and receive support from Arizona State University's School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning where the AzGA office is located. We are proud to partner with ASU in addition to the Arizona Council on Economic Education, Arizona Foundation on Legal Services and Education, and the Arizona Council for the Social Studies, as well as other national and state groups.
​FREE INTEGRATED LESSONS, MAPS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES​​
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Teacher's Guides and Analysis Tool - Library of Congress
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Frontier Museum Virtual Field Trip. Visit the museum from the classroom and explore life in the old world.
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Library of Congress. Firsthand accounts from Americans as they traveled west from 1750 to 1920. Great for providing primary sources to students!
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National Park Service. A resource article titled, The Expedition’s Impact on Indigenous Americans.
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National Gallery of Art. A resource that looks into the role that artists played when it came to shaping the publics’ understanding of the western part of the United States.
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PBS Interactive Westward Expansion map. A resource that allows you to view native tribes, geologic features, and precipitation from 1790 to 1850.
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History Channel. A resource with various articles on the western Expansion from different perspectives.
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National Archives. Primary resources for teaching Westward Expansion.
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National Geographic Western map. Maps, articles, and encyclopedic entries for all grade levels!
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PBS Interactive Westward Expansion map. A resource that allows you to view native tribes, geologic features, and precipitation from 1860 to 1890.
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Library of Congress. Student discovery set of free eBooks on the Industrial Revolution.
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National Gallery of Art. A classroom activity focusing on the multiple viewpoints of the Industrial Revolution.
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The Ohio State University, History Teaching Institute. Classroom activities on teaching the Industrial Revolution.
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C3 Teachers. A high school level lesson on Industrialization.
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PBS Learning Media. Teaching instruction, activities, and videos for 3rd -12th grade.
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Cherokee Phoenix and Indian’s Advocate Newspaper 1800s.Primary sources resource of newspaper articles from the 1830s.
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Sequoyah Research Center, American Native Press Archives. A primary source that shares accounts of families and family members who either experienced the Trail of Tears or are passing on the stories from their elders.
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Native American Rights Fund. “Since 1970, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has provided legal assistance to Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide who might otherwise have gone without adequate representation.”
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Library of Congress. A resource that provides additional information on Native American Boarding Schools.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs. An interactive map that displays the land areas of Federally-Recognized Tribes.
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How to Address Native American Issues as a Non-Native: A Resource for Allies.
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14 Reasons Why Teaching Civics is Important Right Now
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"Teaching civics prepares students to be informed and engaged members of society. Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills (including communications and public speaking skills), vote and discuss policy issues at home, and volunteer and work on community issues."
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Supporting and Advancing American Civic Education For K12 Students. The Center for American Civics is a nonpartisan outreach center under the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership that supports and strengthens K-12 students' knowledge of American civics and civil discourse skills.
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Street Law recognizes that to achieve an equitable world, all people must understand how law and government work… effectively advocate for themselves and others…and recognize the importance of their role as engaged participants in civic life. We believe that providing this foundation to all people is a community responsibility best accomplished in partnership across sectors. Street Law develops innovative programs and provides the training, tools, and resources so that partners — like you — can augment your work to foster change​​
The Center for Civic Education helps students develop (1) an increased understanding of the institutions of constitutional democracy and the fundamental principles and values upon which they are founded, (2) the skills necessary to participate as competent and responsible citizens, and (3) the willingness to use democratic procedures for making decisions and managing conflict. Ultimately, the Center strives to develop an enlightened citizenry by working to increase understanding of the principles, values, institutions, and history of constitutional democracy among teachers, students, and the general public.
Nobody does social studies like iCivics. Whether it’s civics, government, or U.S. History, we’re fearless about creating dynamic learning experiences. From educational games and short-form, just-in-time materials to comprehensive inquiry-based curricula, iCivics resources encourage students to interact with complex concepts in ways they can understand and relate to