Connecting Students to History, Geography & Civics!
NewPath Learning’s Social Studies resources help students explore history, geography, civics, economics, and cultures around the world. Engaging visuals, games, and activities build background knowledge, critical thinking, and citizenship skills for today’s learners.
Browse All Social Studies ResourcesWhat You’ll Find in Our Social Studies Collection
Our Social Studies catalog supports instruction across key strands — from communities and maps in early grades to government, history, and global studies in middle grades. Use these resources to make abstract concepts concrete and to connect past and present.
Resource Types
- Interactive flip charts & visual learning guides
- Curriculum Mastery® games & learning centers
- Maps, timelines, and reference charts
- Study cards, review sets, and practice activities
- Posters and graphic organizers
- Digital and blended learning tools
Social Studies Topics
- Communities, citizenship, and civic responsibilities
- Local, state, national, and world history
- Geography, maps, and landforms
- Government, law, and democratic principles
- Economics, resources, and trade
- Culture, diversity, and global connections
Key Features & Benefits
Features
- Aligned to social studies and civics standards
- Visual, interactive, and game-based formats
- Clear explanations of complex historical and civic ideas
- Supports reading, discussion, and critical thinking
- Flexible for whole-class, small-group, or independent work
- Ready-to-use materials with minimal prep time
Student Benefits
- Builds background knowledge and academic vocabulary
- Encourages inquiry, questioning, and perspective taking
- Helps students understand cause and effect in history
- Supports map skills, timelines, and data interpretation
- Promotes civic awareness and responsible decision-making
- Connects classroom learning to current events and real life
How Different Educators Use NewPath Social Studies Resources
For Teachers
- Introduce and review units with visual flip charts and maps.
- Use games and centers to reinforce key concepts and vocabulary.
- Support inquiry projects, debates, and document-based questions.
- Differentiate instruction with targeted practice sets.
- Integrate literacy strategies into Social Studies content.
For Parents & Homeschoolers
- Explore history and geography together at home.
- Use timelines, maps, and charts to clarify big ideas.
- Provide structured practice with study cards and activities.
- Connect family stories and local history to school topics.
- Support projects, presentations, and test preparation.
For Administrators & Coaches
- Strengthen Social Studies instruction with visual, standards-based tools.
- Ensure consistent coverage of key civics and history concepts.
- Support interdisciplinary literacy and Social Studies initiatives.
- Provide resources for enrichment and intervention groups.
- Enhance curriculum with age-appropriate maps and reference materials.
For Students
- Visuals and games make Social Studies engaging and memorable.
- Helps students see connections between past and present.
- Encourages curiosity about people, places, and cultures.
- Builds confidence in discussing history and current events.
- Supports multiple learning styles and language levels.
Ready to Bring Social Studies to Life?
Explore NewPath Learning’s Social Studies resources and find visual, hands-on tools that help students understand communities, history, government, and the world around them.
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