Includesfirstlook atall-new Social Studies EssentialsandpremiumDiscovery Education Experience lessons
Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, April8, 2026) —Discovery Education, the edtech leader trusted by 45% of U.S. K-12 schools, todayintroduced a free collection ofcross-curricularresourcesdesignedto help educatorsengage students withthe 250th anniversary of U.S. independence,while delivering inquiry-driven, standards-aligned instruction.
The downloadable resource guide equips educators to turn this historic milestone into meaningful civics and social studies learning across all grade bands. Featuring ready-to-use resources that connect history to real-worldtopics, the collection supports flexible instruction while building students’ critical thinking, literacy, and civic awareness skills.The sampler draws from both Social Studies Essentials and Discovery EducationExperience,giving any educator a hands-on feel for two of Discovery Education’s most powerful social studies solutions.
The free collection offers educatorsan early accesspreview ofSocial Studies Essentials, thenewK-5 product launching for back-to-school 2026, giving educators an up-closelook beforeit’swidely available. Designed to build knowledge, strengthen literacy, and support sustained inquiry,Social Studies Essentials is aC3-aligned solutionthatcombines immersive multimedia with ready-to-teach lessons. Its grab-and-go designsavesteachertime while developing students’ critical thinking and civic awareness.
The collectionprovides free access toengaging content fromDiscovery EducationExperience, resources typically only available to subscribing districts. The sampler includesoriginalmultimedia contentintroducing students to government structures and national symbols, alongside deeper‑dive lessons on topics like the Constitutionandthe Declaration of Independence.With the free downloadable resource guide, educators will find a collection of:
- Inquiry-driven lessons that encourage critical thinking and student-led exploration
- Real-world connections linking historical events to today’s civic issues
- Grade-banded, ready-to-use activities aligned to classroom needs
- Integrated literacy supportswithinsocial studies content
“The 250th anniversary of the UnitedStatesisn’tjust something to celebrate.It’sa powerful opportunity toelevatehow students experience history,” said Dr. Todd Wirt, Executive VicePresident of Partner Engagement at Discovery Education. “Having spent years leading school systems, I’ve seen how impactful it is when students connect whatthey’relearning to the world around them.We’rehelping educators turn this moment into meaningful, engaging instruction thatbridges the pastto the present. By making this collection free to any teacher, all studentswillhave access toinquiry-based, personally relevantcivics learning.”
Districts and schools withDiscovery EducationExperiencewill discoveradditionalcaptivating cross-curricular lessons with impactful educator-tested strategies on the new Honoring 250 Years of United States History channel.Educators can learn more about Social Studies Essentialsby joiningtheEngage K-12 webinaron April 23.
Learn more about how Discovery Educationsupports educators in honoring 250 years of the U.S.at www.discoveryeducation.com/america-250.
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Discovery Education is a global education technology leader whose innovative solutions empower educators and progress student learning. Discovery Education’s solutions have served more than 100 million students globally, supporting effective teaching and learning in 45% of U.S. K-12 schools and in 100+ countries and territories. The company’s portfolio includes award-winning core and supplemental curriculum, high-quality standards-aligned content, and AI-enabled teaching and learning tools. Solutions span math, science, literacy, social studies, and career-connected learning, includinginstructionally-alignedcontent developed through one-of-a-kind partnerships with industry leaders to bring real-world relevance into every lesson. Learn more atwww.DiscoveryEducation.com.
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