History & culture Civics
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National Archives Education
Primary sources, civics activities, document-based lessons, and student learning resources from the U.S. National Archives.
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National Archives Discovery Center
An interactive museum learning experience where children explore American democracy through games, documents, stories, and hands-on activities.
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Vermont Public’s child-led podcast answers questions from young listeners about science, nature, civics, health, history, technology, and everyday life.
National Archives DocsTeach
Primary-source history activities that help students investigate documents, photographs, maps, and other records from the past.
iCivics Games
Free civic-learning games that let students explore government, law, elections, and public decision making through play.
Teach the UN
K–12 teaching guides, games, activities, and child-friendly resources about peace, human rights, sustainability, and the United Nations.
Homeschool Pop
Elementary learning videos from a homeschool educator covering history, science, geography, civics, and seasonal topics.
FBI Students
Student-focused resources about online safety, civic awareness, careers, history, and youth programs from the FBI.
PBS Origins
PBS Digital Studios history shows exploring overlooked people, movements, and stories from the past.
DOGO News
Current-events articles for children covering science, social studies, civics, world news, culture, and the environment.
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