5th Grade Social Studies

Fifth grade social studies helps kids connect the stories they’ve heard about history and geography with bigger ideas about communities, culture, and change. Our 5th Grade Social Studies collection curates vetted, secular resources for homeschoolers, afterschooling families, and caregivers teaching learners around ages 10–11. You’ll find narrative-rich curricula, map-based programs, early civics units, and project-based activities that make topics like exploration, migration, and government more concrete. Every resource is reviewed for historical accuracy, inclusive perspectives, and developmental appropriateness so kids can ask real questions without being overwhelmed. Use the filters to sort by focus area (U.S. history, world history, geography, civics, or culture studies), format (books, unit studies, online courses, or hands-on projects), and learning needs such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism, giftedness, or 2e. Many families mix a core program with living books and creative projects from this collection. If you’re unsure where to start with fifth grade social studies, Modulo’s AI learning concierge can suggest pathways that fit your child and your family’s values.

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Crossing Bok Chitto
Crossing Bok Chitto
Regular price $7.50 USD
Book
Crossing Bok Chitto
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Historical picture book set in Mississippi that tells of a friendship between a Choctaw girl and an enslaved boy and a daring river crossing to freedom. Powerful for elementary history units.
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A Different Mirror
A Different Mirror
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A Different Mirror
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Young readers’ adaptation of Ronald Takaki’s multicultural history of the United States, centering Indigenous, African, Asian, Latinx and European immigrant experiences. A strong counterbalance to traditional US history texts.
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Girls Survive: Flor Fights Back
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Girls Survive: Flor Fights Back
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A historical fiction novel in the Girls Survive series that follows Flor during the Stonewall era, giving middle graders a personal window into LGBTQ+ history and resistance.
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Mary and the Trail of Tears
Mary and the Trail of Tears
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Mary and the Trail of Tears
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Middle grade historical novel that follows a young Cherokee girl forced from her home during the Trail of Tears. A powerful read aloud for learning about resilience justice and United States history.
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Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego
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Game
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego
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A geography and history mystery game franchise where kids track the elusive Carmen Sandiego around the world. Modern versions include online games and shows that make map skills and facts more fun.
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Osiyo TV
Osiyo TV
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YouTube Channel
Osiyo TV
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A video series from the Cherokee Nation that highlights Cherokee people, history, language, and culture, giving kids short documentary-style segments from an authentic Indigenous perspective.
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Seterra
Seterra
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Game
Seterra
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Online and app-based geography quiz game where students identify countries, capitals and physical features on maps, making map practice fast and low-prep.
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Field Museum Learning Resources
Field Museum Learning Resources
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Online Program
Field Museum Learning Resources
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Collection of lesson plans, videos and printable activities from the Field Museum that connect natural history and cultural exhibits to classroom or homeschool learning.
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National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian
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Online Program
National Museum of the American Indian
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Smithsonian museum dedicated to the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The website offers virtual exhibits videos and teaching materials families can explore from home.
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One Institute (LGBTQ+ History)
One Institute (LGBTQ+ History)
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Online Program
One Institute (LGBTQ+ History)
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An LGBTQ+ history organization offering lesson plans, public programs, and digital archives that help teens and parents explore queer history beyond what is typically covered in school.
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Newsela
Newsela
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Online Program
Newsela
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Newsela is an online reading platform with news and nonfiction articles rewritten at multiple reading levels. Students read current topics take quizzes and build comprehension while teachers or parents track progress.
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Children Just Like Me
Children Just Like Me
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Children Just Like Me
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Photo rich DK book that profiles children around the world with short captions about family, school, food and celebrations. A lovely way to talk about geography, culture and everyday similarities.
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Native Knowledge 360°
Native Knowledge 360°
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Online Program
Native Knowledge 360°
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Curriculum from the National Museum of the American Indian that presents Native perspectives on history and contemporary life. Families can use ready made lessons primary sources and videos across grade levels.
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National Park Service: Teacher Resources
National Park Service: Teacher Resources
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Online Program
National Park Service: Teacher Resources
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The National Park Service’s hub for lesson plans, primary sources, and virtual field trips that connect U.S. history and natural science to real places and stories.
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National Geographic Education
National Geographic Education
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Online Program
National Geographic Education
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National Geographic’s education portal with lesson plans, maps, and multimedia to support inquiry‑based geography, science, and social studies learning.
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School House Rock
School House Rock
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Self-Paced Video Course
School House Rock
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Short animated music videos that teach grammar civics history and math through catchy songs. Families can use individual clips as memorable mini lessons or fun review for elementary learners.
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Rick Riordan Presents
Rick Riordan Presents
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Book
Rick Riordan Presents
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A publishing imprint curated by Rick Riordan that features diverse middle-grade fantasy adventures based on world mythologies, offering fast-paced stories with protagonists from many cultures.
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NatGeokids
NatGeokids
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Online Program
NatGeokids
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NatGeokids offers the same National Geographic Kids online content with videos interactive features and kid level reporting. Families can browse topics by animals places science and history to spark interest driven learning.
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Nat Geo Kids
Nat Geo Kids
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Online Program
Nat Geo Kids
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Nat Geo Kids is National Geographic’s kid friendly site packed with animal facts geography games quizzes and articles. It is great for curious kids who love nature and world cultures.
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Teaching for Change
Teaching for Change
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Online Program
Teaching for Change
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A social justice oriented resource site offering booklists, lesson ideas and articles that challenge bias. Parents can find materials to discuss race, equity and activism with children.
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Little Passports
Little Passports
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Subscription Kit
Little Passports
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Subscription box service that delivers themed packages about world cultures science and geography with souvenirs activities and booklets. Great for elementary kids who love maps stickers and hands on exploration.
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MetKids
MetKids
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Online Program
MetKids
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The Met’s kid-focused portal with videos, an interactive map, and creative prompts that invite children to explore art, artifacts, and stories from around the globe.
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Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
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Online Program
Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
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Streaming virtual field trips that take students behind the scenes to places like farms, factories and museums with videos and teacher guides for themed lessons.
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Who Was / What Was
Who Was / What Was
Regular price $5.33 USD
Book
Who Was / What Was
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A popular biography and history series for children that introduces important people, events and landmarks in accessible chapter books. Great for independent reading, reports and building background knowledge.
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