Free resources for social studies teachers

Bring fresh, ready-to-use social studies content into your classroom

Free teacher-friendly lessons, prompts, and guides curated for middle school social studies and high school social studies.

Dear Social Studies Colleague,

If you’re looking for reliable, thought-provoking resources that spark discussion and save you prep time, I’d love to introduce you to my blog, Mr. Robertson’s Corner, an educator-run site with free materials across history, civics/government, geography, economics, study skills, and more. The blog’s mission is simple: meaningful reflections, practical classroom ideas, and ready-to-use help for students, families, and fellow educators.

Why teachers keep coming back

• Breadth that fits your course map. You’ll find posts and guides that span U.S. and world history, government, political science, economics, and cross-curricular skills like critical thinking and media literacy - handy for AP, college-prep, and on-level classes alike.
• Ready to deploy, low-friction resources. Lessons, study prompts, and plain-English explainers are written so you can drop them into tomorrow’s plan or a Google Doc with minimal editing.
• Support for diverse learners and pathways. From AP enrichment to GED-track overviews that reinforce civics, geography, economics, and U.S. history, the site offers scaffolds you can adapt for mixed-readiness classes.
• Teacher-authored, classroom-tested voice. Posts reflect a working educator’s teaching philosophy and habit of turning complex topics into accessible, discussion-ready prompts.
• Recognized presence in the educator community. The blog and RSS feed have been highlighted among school-focused resources, and the library continues to grow.

What you can use right away

• Discussion sparkers & mini-lessons on government, historical thinking, and economic reasoning (great for bell-ringers, sub plans, and station work).
• Study guides & learning-how-to-learn tips that help students retain key concepts and prepare for unit or AP-style assessments.
• Pathway-friendly overviews (e.g., GED social studies components) to reinforce foundational civics, geography, and econ knowledge for students who need alternative routes.

A quick way to explore

Start at the homepage and browse by topic - history, civics/government, economics, geography, study skills, and more. You’ll find concise essays, prompts, and teacher-friendly explainers that are easy to adapt for your students.

If you’d like a short, curated starter bundle (e.g., 5 high-impact discussion prompts + 2 mini-lessons for civics or U.S. history), email me and tell me your grade level and unit focus. I'm happy to send a tailored set for you to try!

Thank you for your time, the opportunity, and for all you do for children! God bless you and your important work!

All the Best,

Aaron S. Robertson