Resources

Statista is the perfect site if you are looking for a chart/graph that relates to a particular lesson/classroom topic or if students are in need of more chart and graph practice in preparation for the GED social studies test. After creating an account, Statista's free plan allows access to an extensive collection of statistics ranging from the economy to the environment, and even stats related to celebrities, personality, and behavior.

Ford's Theater provides free lessons and resources for students at multiple levels (grades 3-12). While Lincoln's life and legacy is the theme of the materials, there are also lessons that are related to many well-known plays that have appeared at the theater. For the U.S.'s 250th birthday, the site has new classroom resources for elementary, middle and high school students that explore how American leaders across eras understood the ideals of freedom and equality. The site also offers opportunities for teacher professional development, strategies for teaching oratory, and ideas for presenting Lincoln's assassination and legacy.

Offers free access to lesson plans, essays, and multimedia resources, including videos and oral histories, from the National WWII Museum education collection. The classroom materials are leveled for middle and high school students and can be searched by subject and type of resource. Topics include the war in Europe and the Pacific, the impact on the homefront, and the legacy of World War II. The collection also offers lessons that explore the impact of the war on scientific innovations.