Social Studies games, videos, lessons, and activities for AP US History, World History, Civics and Economics.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
NC FINAL EXAM - High School Civics and Economics Review Games
Judicial Terms
Government Terms
Finance Terms
socialstudiesgames.us
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
American History I - Unit 3 Quiz #1 Review Games
Unit 3 - Early US (Articles of Confederation to Constitution)
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Social Studies Games Activities
New Learning Activities for US History and Civics and Economics:
social studies games
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock
They don't all have to be Social Studies Games.
Credit to the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Lot of Social Studies Games Updates
I've been adding new resources every day.
- Click on the American Flag (above) to access the US History Website (based on APUSH curriculum but suitable for 7-12)
- Click on the Civics and Economics Logo to access the C&E Website.
There will be more social studies games on the way soon.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Social Studies Standardized Test Time
If you are reviewing for a social studies standardized test in grades 7-12, then check out my top ranked social studies review games.
Final exams, SOLs, EOGs, don't sweat it. I've got you covered. These social studies games are teacher created and teacher approved.
I know you hate tests, but get some sleep the night before, use Process of Elimination, believe in yourself, and soon it will be over.
Final exams, SOLs, EOGs, don't sweat it. I've got you covered. These social studies games are teacher created and teacher approved.
I know you hate tests, but get some sleep the night before, use Process of Elimination, believe in yourself, and soon it will be over.
Monday, May 18, 2015
NC Final Exam Review - Social Studies
Notes:
Day 1 - Test TopicsDay 2 - Test Topics
Practice:
Link to US History Review Games
social studies games
Friday, May 15, 2015
Social Studies Students' Geography Videos
The following videos are visual representations of the North Carolina Social Studies Geography Standards.
Jadon:
Nico:
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Civics and Government - NC Social Studies
Notes:
Day 1 - Civics & Gov't ConceptsActivities:
Assignments:
Review:
Mr. D's Civics Website
social studies games
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Economics - NC Social Studies
Economics Unit
Notes:
Activities:
- NASCAR Math
- Personal Finance Game #1
- Personal Finance Game #2
- Personal Finance Game #3
- Social Studies Project (test terms)
- To start: click on SS Project, Click File, Click Make a Copy
Assignments:
Review:
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
US History - Study Resource for Quiz
Social Studies Games
After Quiz:
Review Games (unit 9):
Review Games (unit 10):
- Modern Economic Matching Board (easy version)
- Modern Economics Game
- Presidential Policy Game
- Court Cases (ball game) (easy version)
Quiz Topics:
Unit 9- National Highway Act
- Sputnik
- Military Industrial Complex
Unit 10
- OPEC
- Stagflation
- Gold Standard
- Reaganomics
- Supply Side Economics
- Black Monday
- NAFTA
- Dot Com Bubble
- 2008 Economic Crisis
- Court Cases
- 26th Amendment
- Foreign Affairs
- Watergate
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Selma Project - Civil Rights Song
click read more below, to view the YouTube videos of the songs that we will be recording.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Unit 10 - Modern US
Notes:
Unit 10 - Modern America Study GuideDay 1 - 1980s (Econ)
Day 2 - 1970s (Econ)
Day 3 - 1990s to Now (Econ)
Day 4 - Modern Rights
Day 5 - Foreign Policy
Day 6 - Modern Issues
Text Notes
Activities:
Assignments:
Review Games:
- Modern Economic Matching Board (easy version)
- Modern Economics Game
- Presidential Policy Game
- Court Cases (ball game) (easy version)
Links
social studies game - US History ... Civics and Economics
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Unit 9 - Cold War Continued
Cold War Video #1
Cold War Video #2
Text Notes
Assignments
Activities
Quiz Wed 4/15 (u9-10)
Review Games:
social studies games (US History, World History, APUSH)
Friday, March 27, 2015
Extra Credit (Q3) - 7 Word or Less

Rules:
- No Partners
- No Document sharing
- If a student does not complete at least 15 correct summaries/definitions, then that student will receive a zero out of 15.
- If a student completes 15 or more summaries/definitions, then that student will receive extra credit for each answer.
- Due Mon 4/4 by 8:30am no exceptions
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Thursday, March 19, 2015
March Madness in Social Studies and Tech Class
The Middle School Social Studies Class is debating and deciding the most significant US History Topics (pre cold war era). Click below to download the 64 team bracket and the power point viusals that go along with the tournament.
- 64 Team Printable Bracket (US History)
- PowerPoint Visuals for each Match Up
- Editable 64 Team Bracket (US History)
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Unit 9 -- Cold War -- Click Link Below
Click Here for Unit 9 - Cold War Era Resources
Benchmark Test - Thursday 3/26
Friday, March 13, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Student Projects - US History
Social Studies - US History Projects
Jaysaun's War of 1812 Project on MineTest (mine craft)
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Unit 9 - Cold War Era
Cold War Notes:
Unit 9 - Study Guide Notes
- Day 1 - Intro to Cold War
- Day 2 - Intro to Cold War
- Day 3 - Foreign Policy (1)
- Day 4 - Foreign Policy (2)
- Day 5 - Cold War @ Home (1)
- Day 6 - Cold War @ Home (2)
- Day 7 - Cold War @ Home (3)
Text Notes
Cold War Activities:
- Free vs. Command Economy
- Domino Toppling Game - Where the Domino Theory gets its main idea. Let's hope the Barack Obama doesn't based US foreign policy around Mario Bros!!! UNBLOCKED website link
- Virus Containment Game (communism) --- PowerPoint Instructions
- Vietnam War Game - Jungle Warfare
- War on Terror vs. Cold War: simulate a 1950s school's reaction and compare that feeling to foreign and domestic terrorist attacks. Have students discuss or write about their feelings and opinions.
- Primary Source: Analyze this 1950 senate campaign ad create ...
Cold War Classwork:
Review Games:
- Foreign Policy #1
- Foreign Policy #2
- Domestic Policy #1
- Domestic Policy #2
- Civil Rights Movement
- Cold War Theory
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Mr. D's Race Car Game using Scratch
Red Car - Turn with left and Right Arrow
Blue Car - Turn with A and D Key
How To Instructions by Techbrarian.com
Monday, February 23, 2015
Social Studies Project
Pick any Social Studies related Topic (BEFORE 1945). Create something that will allow you to accurately and effectively inform the rest of the class about the topic.
Click Here For Specific Directions/Rubric
Due Friday 2/27 (we will present on this day)
ideas off the top of my head:
Click Here For Specific Directions/Rubric
Due Friday 2/27 (we will present on this day)
ideas off the top of my head:
- Speech
- Creative Writing (fiction or non-fiction based on historical events)
- Build Something
- Debate A Topic w/Mr. D
- Poster
- PowerPoint on Google Slides (this is a last resort)
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Social Studies Games - From 1990s Computers
If your old like me, then you may remember classrooms' with one PC or Mac. This was before the internet, so there wasn't anything to do with a computer at school except play games. Some of these games did a decent job of teaching the content.
Here are some of my favorite social studies games on old school computers (literally - old school).
*all of these games will run in your browser. No download needed.
Here are some of my favorite social studies games on old school computers (literally - old school).
*all of these games will run in your browser. No download needed.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Unit 8 Updates
NC Social Studies - Unit 8: Depression and War
classwork review:
CW#1 - Depression EconCW#2 - New Deal Era
CW#3 - Gov't Involvement in Economy
CW#4 - WWII Reading Review
visuals:
Day 1 - Pre-Depression EconomicsDay 2-3 - Causes
Day 4 - Stock Market Crash
Day 5 - New Deal (p1)
Day 6 - New Deal (p2)
Day 7 - Lebensraum
Day 8 - WWII (p1)
Day 9 - Victory in Europe
Day 10 - Holocaust
Depression & New Deal Review
Text Notes
Activity:
Are you an Investor? CES 2015The New Deal in the Triangle
Hitler was a Bully
Endless War Defense (WWII)
Warfare 1944
D-Day in Normandy (FPS)
Naval Warfare
Endless War 3 (pacific campaign)
Games:
Social Studies Games (unit 8)Unit 8 Study Board (Depression & New Deal)
social studies games
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Durham High School Application - Due January 30th
Do you want the best education at the best school possible in Durham, North Carolina?
Then you need to apply to one of Durham's Magnet Schools. The deadline is a week away, but don't worry. You can apply online.Here is a list of Durham Magnet Schools:
click the link for more info about the school and an application.- The School for Creative Studies
- Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
- Hillside IB Diploma Program
- Durham School of the Arts
- Josephine D. Clement Early College
- City of Medicine Academy
- Hillside New Tech High School
- Middle College High School
Durham Magnet School Info (click here)
Social Studies Games
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Unit 8 begins - Depression and War
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Quarter 2 Social Studies Extra Credit*

Rules:
- No Partners
- No Document sharing
- If a student does not complete at least 15 correct summaries/definitions, then that student will receive a zero out of 15.
- If a student completes 15 or more summaries/definitions, then that student will receive extra credit for each answer.
- Due Wed 1/21 by 8:30am no exceptions
Technology Class Webpage

If you need help with code.org or code combat,... click here. My tech class created walk through guides to help novice coders that are stumped. Please, do not use these walk through guides unless you are absolutely stumped. It's supposed to be hard. Struggling is a part of the learning process.
Student Code - Walk Through Guides
Civil Rights Movement Review
Day 1 - Civil Rights Movement
Day 2 - Civil Rights Movement
Day 3 - Civil Rights Movement
Social Studies Games - US History
Social Studies Games - World History
Social Studies Games - Civics & Economics
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Old School Social Studies game in your browser
Found some great social studies related games from the late 80s - early 90s. There may be some social studies teachers that don't even remember MS-DOS...check out these old school games.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
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