Big History: Helping Students Understand Dinosaurs, AI, and the World
Big History’s “framework for all knowledge” helps students analyze the past, present, and future, from dinosaurs to AI, and everything in between.
The economic impact of climate change
What’s the cost of climate change? Journalist Jessica Hulligner digs into the economic impacts at all scales—from the global to the individual.
History’s deadliest teacher: What three deadly pandemics taught us
From the mummy of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh to medieval plague pits and campaigns to stop people spitting in the street, humanity’s deadliest pandemics have changed how we understand and fight disease.
Why climate change is a perfect topic for teaching argument writing
Climate change gives students a meaningful, relevant topic for building evidence-based arguments and increasing their own sense of agency. Explore engaging prompts and practical classroom strategies.
Seven historical thinking skills social studies teachers build every day
Social studies is more than learning about the past. From evaluating evidence and navigating misinformation to understanding different perspectives and making ethical decisions, social studies classrooms prepare students for life outside the classroom walls.
Game On, Teachers
Start the year strong with a free history game, comics, videos, and classroom resources designed to get students engaged on day one.
Professional Development for teachers
Looking for online PD? We've lined up professional development sessions with the topics you'll be teaching throughout the year so you can find the learning you want when you need it.
When facts become controversial
When facts become controversial, social studies classrooms become essential spaces for helping students test claims, weigh evidence, and interpret information with care. In an age of misinformation and AI-generated content, these skills prepare students to think critically before they believe, share, or act.
Dire straits: How narrow water rules the world
In 2026, the world faces an unprecedented oil supply crisis due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Straits and other maritime choke points have played a decisive role in world history for thousands of years, dictating the rise and fall of empires and the flow of grain, luxuries, and energy. How can the history of the world’s narrowest seas help us better understand the present?
“May the odds be ever in your favor”: Technology and an optimistic future
How do we encourage students to think about the future of technology optimistically? Explore humanity’s fascination with the future and how new technologies—from AI to space exploration—could shape students’ lives.
