Curated OER
Should Britain Leave the EU?
Tenth graders analyze the reasons to why Great Britain wants to leave the European Union. In this European Union lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students participate in a debate on the European...
Curated OER
People at Work
Learners observe people at work. They create their own drawings of those people at their jobs.
Curated OER
The Tree Of Life
Fourth graders investigate the concept of forestry and how trees are used for different purposes. The problem of deforestation is presented in this historical lesson. The comparison of our society to others that depend on forests are...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Industrial Systems
This learning module looks at industrial systems, including types of industries, how economic development impacts types of jobs, and how location affects industry type. Using the example of the Airbus plane, it looks at the distribution...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Water Resources
This learning module looks at economic issues related to our water resources. Looks at how water is used by industry, the distribution and availability of water, water use footprint, domestic use of water, water shortages, and water...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Environmental Risks and Benefits
This learning module looks at the impact of economic development on the environment. It begins with a look at a serious pollution problem in China, then looks at waste reduction and climate change. Includes an animation, images, and videos.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
Other
The Philippines: Themes and Regions
A beautiful site by a teacher who has a special interest in the Philippines. Themes include animals, corals, forests, fruit, typhoons, economics, history, and more. Great pictures.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Energy Systems
This learning module looks at human-made systems of energy, covering different types of energy and power stations. Includes handouts, slideshows, maps, activities, photographs, an interactive animation, and videos.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Agricultural Systems
This learning module looks at features and types of agricultural systems, including large scale commercial farming, small scale subsistence farming, causes and effects of food shortages, and how food aid is distributed during a famine....
United Nations
United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Population
An excellent source for credible population data. Contains links to the world population data and demographic trends and themes.
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Poverty and Economic Indicators
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twelve data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine global poverty and economic factors that contribute to poverty. They look at infant mortality,...
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: List of Themes for Social Studies & History
This is a list of interactive vocabulary activities for social studies and history.
Other
Women and Economic Participation
This is a keynote address at a conference primarily on women and economic development in New Zealand. However, the same issues and themes are relevant in a broader exploration of current trends and changing roles of women in society.
Other
The Virtual Vine: Old Mac Donald's Farm Theme Unit
This site is a farm unit filled with songs, activities, projects, bulletin board ideas, picture book suggestions, and much more.
Other
National Council for the Social Studies
National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. This resource...
Oswego City School District
Regents Prep: Global History: Neolithic Revolution : Economic System
A concise overview of the economic system created during the Neolithic Revolution.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Old Toy New Market
Students explore the LEGOLAND theme parks and demonstrate an understanding of how new markets can be created and that cultural and social differences can affect these markets.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: A Simple Chocolate Bar
This site is provided for by the American Forum for Global Education. Using a candy bar as a theme, students will explore their common link to other "systems on a global scale." Mutual dependence is a key concept taught in this lesson....
Princeton University
Princeton University: Qed: Mapping Globalization: Map Category Queries
A large database of historical maps that can be searched by map type, time period (prehistory to 21st century), theme, and world location. Themes cover economics, war, disease, trade, migration, and much more.
Other
Bringing History Home: The Progressive Era
In this 4th grade unit, learners study how citizens and government of the early 20th century sought solutions to problems that accompanied immigration and industrialization. By focusing on child labor, factory working conditions and...
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Charles Dickens
This site from The Victorian Web has content that provides a detailed biography and list of works; cultural, economic, social and political contexts; and essays addressing literary themes, imagery, characterization and more in the work...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America
Learn about the full sweep of U.S. history at this comprehensive site based on a PBS series and telecourse. The series compresses several centuries of events, issues, and people in U.S. history into twenty-six half-hour programs. A team...
University of Washington
University of Washington Libraries: Early Advertising of the West
Here is a gold mine of information about advertising from 1867 to 1918 in the western part of the United States, particularly the Pacific Northwest. This collection of 450 ads shows social, cultural, and economic trends during this time...