Social Studies Curriculum
Bring History and Culture to Life
Inspire Active Citizenship with Our 6–12 Social Studies Programs
Challenge students to explore the past and present. Our social studies curriculum delivers compelling, interactive experiences that cultivate the critical thinking and analytical skills children need to succeed in college, career, and civic life. Following the Inquiry Arc of the C3 Framework, students gain a deeper understanding of social studies concepts, sparking meaningful connections to daily life.
Relevant and Engaging
Immersive media, audio, and visuals provide relevant content to encourage “Aha!” moments in the classroom.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Interactive tools enable students to analyze primary sources like a historian and complete evidence-based writing tasks.
Flexible Resources
Teachers asked, we listened. With Custom Assessments, teachers can create assessments tailored to their students' needs.
Differentiated Instruction
Teachers have numerous differentiated instruction and assessment opportunities to ensure that every student has a clear path to success.
Explore Our Social Studies Programs
HMH Social Studies
Grades 6–12
Immerse students in history with inquiry-based social studies programs that challenge them to dig into the past and uncover connections to their world.
HMH AP & Electives
Grades 9–12
Deepen students' understanding of critical concepts and their real-world applications with AP and electives offered through our partnership with Wiley.
It’s important to ensure that students are looking at primary sources from the past, then taking their historical-thinking skills and applying them to information on the web today.
Inspire students to become engaged citizens.
Insights & Resources
Explore the efficacy of our social studies programs through related articles and additional resources.
What is the C3 Framework for Social Studies?
The C3 framework is designed to make work in social studies more meaningful and connected to daily life.
Infusing Multiple Narratives in History Classrooms: Native American Studies
How do we reframe our pedagogy to incorporate multiple narratives within our classrooms? We can start with three building blocks: reading, content integration, and scaffolding of information.
8 Formative Assessments for Social Studies
Choose the formative assessments for social studies that work best for your classroom to improve student learning.
7 Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies and Instructional Practices
Implement these culturally responsive teaching strategies and instruction practices in the classroom to help students feel included, validated, valued, and safe.
Free History and Social Studies Activities for Middle School
Allow your middle schoolers to explore the past with these social studies activities and lessons covering topics ranging from U.S. Supreme Court cases to ancient civilizations.
High School History Lesson Plans and Activities
Give students a better understanding of our global society with these high school world history and American history lesson plan ideas and activities.
Podcast: The Future of Happiness and Education with Tal Ben-Shahar
Season 2 of the Shaping the Future Podcast kicks off with special guest Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier and co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy. Join host Matthew Mugo Fields as he asks about anti-fragility and the elements of happiness.
Podcast: How to Encourage Ambition with Shellye Archambeau (Author)
Meet Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream and author of the book Unapologetically Ambitious. In this episode we learn how to encourage our students to be future leaders.
Photo: Perry Hollins encourages independent thinking in his students.
Podcast: Flex on Them Fridays with Perry Hollins
Meet Perry Hollins, a fourth grade teacher and former DJ who has spent the past 11 years infusing an African-centered pedagogy into the curriculum. Perry utilizes his education to create a culturally responsive, project-based learning environment for independent, flexible thinkers.
Podcast: Preparing Future Voters and the Influence of Educators
Listen to a podcast on the objectives of civic education, the role of schools in teaching civics, and how to remain non-partisan while creating informed future voters. Featuring Sylvia Acevedo (CEO, Girl Scouts) and Dr. Emma Humphries (Chief Education Officer, iCivics).
Inspire students to become engaged citizens.
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