Library Guides: EDT 411/413/511/544: Social Studies Methods: Fifth Grade

Build Your Understanding

"Geography and Places" Entry from World Book Kids
Covers topics related to geography at an age-appropriate level for elementary students. Subcategories include U.S. States, Canadian Provinces, Continents, Countries, Famous Places, Gulfs and Bays, Lakes and Rivers, Maps and Globes, Mountains and Land Features, and Oceans and Seas.
"Indigenous peoples of the Americas" Entry from World Book Student

Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Generates maps, data visuallizations, and spreadsheets of Census data from 1790-2010. Additional data available up to the 2020 census.
Updated regularly. Provides easy access to historical census data for the United States. Allows users to visually analyze and understand the demography of any part of the United States with access to the following:

* Interactive thematic maps of historical census data
* Customized reports for any chosen area or areas (including aggregates)
* Complete coverage of the United States, down to neighborhoods and streets
* Simple navigation buttons and a find tool make it easy and efficient to study neighborhoods

Users can examine geographic areas while selecting the type of data to be shown, such as population density or income level. The corresponding data tables are also available.
United States Census Bureau This link opens in a new window
A platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau.