Social Studies Resources

We offer a variety of materials that enable you to effectively teach Social Studies concepts to your classroom. Covering a range of subject matter and integrating thought-provoking exercises, our Social Studies materials engage your students in learning Social Studies concepts while also improving a variety of their skills from reading comprehension to writing and building their academic vocabulary.

ConceptLinks® Literacy: Social Studies

Reading levels grades 2-5; Content grades 2-8+

  • Standards-based social studies content integrated with language and literacy skills - correlated to the new NCSS Standards!
  • Ideal for students reading on grade level in grades 2-5 and for students in grades 3-8+ who need extra support—including Special Ed and ELLs..
  • Differentiated Student Books with spiraled social studies concepts make it easy to meet diverse student needs.
  • Scaffolded lessons build background knowledge, academic vocabulary, and reading comprehension to help all students understand challenging concepts.
  • Customizable Instruction and Assessments provided through the ResourceLinks Website
  • Lesson extensions include Career Explorations and activities to connect social studies to students’ lives
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Connect to Literacy: Social Studies

Reading levels grades 2-5; Interest levels grades 2-8+

  • Build Critical Thinking and Effective Reading skills through short, engaging books on four high-interest social studies themes
  • Students learn to connect targeted reading skills with reading strategies, language skills, graphic aids, and writing.
  • Each social studies topic is presented in four leveled Student Books to support differentiated instruction.
  • Teach essential reading skills and strategies
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Content Literacy Libraries: Social Studies

Reading levels grades 2-5; Guided reading levels J-V; Interest levels 2-8+

  • Four standards-based social studies topics (geography, globalization, civics, financial literacy)
  • Leveled texts for guided and independent reading
  • Embedded reading comprehension strategies and language development
  • Audio CDs promote fluency and academic vocabulary development
  • Teacher’s Notes to support guided reading available online
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