5 Interactive Social Studies Websites for Every Classroom

The use of technology to engage students actively in learning has naturally exploded in recent years. It only makes sense as many children learn best through interactive engagement with technology. This is primarily due to the times in which we live. We are in the prime of the digital age. A time where children are exposed to and bombarded by all forms of technology from birth. Unlike previous generations, where the use of technology was a learned behavior, this generation of students is able to use technology instinctively.

Teachers and students are able to utilize technology to enhance learning and to investigate critical concepts actively. Teachers must be willing to include technology-based components within every lesson to help students bridge gaps. There are many interactive social studies websites available that teachers can introduce to their students allowing them to make those critical social studies connections. Here, we explore five terrific social studies websites that actively engage students across the social studies genre including geography, world history, United States history, map skills, etc.