Social Studies Websites for Kids

Ducksters

This site is an excellent resource for kids and adults to learn US History, World History, Geography, Science, Sports and have fun with Jokes, Movies and Music.

Social Studies for Kids

This site contains current world events, book reviews, geography, maps, history, culture, presidents, archeology, sports and more. Some of the information is linked to other sites.

Kids.gov Social Studies

Presented by Kids.gov website, this section covers US State Facts for students, Countries and Cultures and maps.

Kids.gov History

Presented by Kids.gov website, this section covers American History, The Bill of Rights, Branches of Government, Presidents, Time Periods and Eras, Wars and more.

Brain Pop Social Studies

Brain Pop offers a lot, their social studies section is vast, with videos and quizzes for topics from Ancient Cultures, Economics, Famous Historical Figures, Geography, The Law and more, it however does require a paid membership.

Softschools

A great online resource of social studies facts, games, quizzes and worksheets. Topics include geography, continents, US States, Ancient Civilizations, History, Timelines and more.

Primary Games

Contains a fun selection of flash based social studies based games, from Name That President, Fire Safety, Smokey Bear Puzzles, Transportation, The Olympics, Where on Earth and Name That State.

Education.com

If you are looking for some social studies worksheets to print out you can find a selection of free and paid ones in PDF format. From word search, coloring pages, mazes and quizzes.

Have Fun Teaching

This site contains lots of free worksheets, quizzes and tests for printing. Social studies worksheet sections include, America, Community, Economics, Family, Geography, Government, History, People and more.

History For Kids

This site was created by Stephen at the age of 12 and started as a project about history. Historical topics from Middle Ages, Asia, Rome, China, America, Greece, Egypt and more.

Smithsonian History For Kids

This site by the National Museum of American History includes some hidden gems, including the History of Computers, Coins, Communication, Art, Food, Industry Manufacturing, Military, Music, Popular Entertainment and LOTS MORE!