Social Studies & History

Age of Exploration and Early Settlements

U.S. History

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on the Age of Exploration. Learn about explorers, motivations, routes, and the founding of early settlements.

Branches of Government

Civics & Government

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on the branches of government. Learn the legislative, executive, and judicial branches and how they check power.

Communities Past and Present

Culture & Community

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on communities past and present. Learn how communities change over time and what stays the same.

Cultural Traditions and Celebrations Around the World

Culture & Community

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on cultural traditions and celebrations around the world. Learn how holidays, food, and customs reflect culture.

Founding Documents and Early Government

U.S. History

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on Founding Documents and Early Government. Learn the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and how U.S. government began.

Goods, Services, and Producers/Consumers

Economics

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on goods, services, producers, and consumers. Learn how these roles work together in an economy.

Landforms and Bodies of Water

Geography

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on landforms and bodies of water. Learn mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers, lakes, and how they shape life.

Local, State, and Federal Government

Civics & Government

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on local, state, and federal government. Learn how each level works and what each is responsible for.

Maps, Globes, and Geographic Tools

Geography

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on maps, globes, and geographic tools. Learn map types, symbols, scale, compass rose, latitude, and longitude.

Money, Trade, and Economic Choices

Economics

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on money, trade, and economic choices. Learn how money works, why people trade, and how to make smart choices.

Native American Cultures and Regions

U.S. History

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on Native American cultures and regions. Explore tribal nations, geographic regions, and how Native peoples lived.

Needs, Wants, and Scarcity

Economics

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on needs, wants, and scarcity. Learn the difference between needs and wants and how scarcity affects choices.

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens

Civics & Government

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Learn the freedoms citizens have and the duties they share.

Rules, Laws, and Why We Need Them

Civics & Government

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on rules, laws, and why we need them. Learn the difference between rules and laws and how they keep communities safe.

The American Revolution

U.S. History

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on the American Revolution. Learn the causes, key events, important figures, and the path to independence.

The Thirteen Colonies

U.S. History

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on the Thirteen Colonies. Learn the three colonial regions, daily life, and why colonies were founded.

U.S. Regions and Their Characteristics

Geography

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on U.S. regions and their characteristics. Explore the five major regions, their geography, climate, and economy.

World Continents and Oceans

Geography

Free Grade 3-5 explainer on world continents and oceans. Learn the seven continents, five oceans, and their key geographic features.