Cengage School

National Geographic Learning Social Studies Curriculum: Bring the World Into Your Classroom

Integrated digital and print titles support instruction, build connections and deepen understanding to drive social studies learning success.

Inspire a Love for Social Studies with National Geographic Learning

National Geographic Learning, part of Cengage School, provides compelling imagery, user-friendly curriculum and accessible resources to support student success in social studies and real-world contexts.

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Prepare Students for Social Studies Success

Engage middle and high school students with inquiry-based learning, compelling storytelling and real-world connections that bring history, geography, civics and government to life. Exclusive National Geographic content and interactive digital tools inspire curiosity while supporting diverse learners. Educators can deliver inclusive, standards-aligned instruction that builds critical thinking and global awareness.

Social Studies Resources that Engage, Support and Empower

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Captivate Students

Make social studies come alive with captivating visuals, powerful storytelling and hands-on inquiry. Each lesson invites learners to explore, question and discover, so they connect social studies to the real world and build deeper understanding.

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Empower Educators

Deliver meaningful, personalized and streamlined instruction using flexible resources, auto-graded assessments and professional learning opportunities.

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Social Studies Partner

National Geographic Learning helps deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire students to think critically. More than a curriculum provider, we’re a partner in teaching and learning.

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Social Studies FAQs

Do your programs integrate with Learning Management Systems (LMSs), such as Canvas or Schoology?

Yes, our programs integrate with LMSs and supports LTI v1.3, including LTI Deep Linking and LTI Assignment & Grade Services with partners such as Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, Blackboard, and Brightspace D2L.

What standards are your programs aligned to?

We work to align our programs to standards best suited for their use. Our national Social Studies programs will align to C3 framework. We also offer state-specific editions and additional standard correlations upon request.

What standards are your Advanced Placement® programs aligned to?

We work to align our programs to standards best suited for their use. Our AP titles will be aligned to the latest available framework set by the College Board for AP exams.

What Educators Are Saying

We really enjoy the pictures and the sections that focus on specific time periods or events in history. For example, in World History, we explored inventions throughout time and discussed the Industrial Revolution. I appreciate how the materials and resources for each time period help connect the units. Plus, every unit begins with a timeline, which is a great way to set the context.

Emelika Clark County, NV

I believe one of the most impactful features is the inclusion of both primary and secondary sources within the texts. These sources are excellent, and they’ve provided us with the opportunity to create greater continuity across schools and classrooms. Everyone is working with the same source materials, which helps promote a more cohesive approach. This, I think, has been one of the most exciting aspects of the construction materials.

Sarah Brown Social Studies Specialist, Washoe County School District, NV

We've always loved Cengage, and we’ve always loved National Geographic, but after attending the National Conference for Social Studies in Boston, our excitement and appreciation have only grown. You’ve truly motivated us to get involved, step up, and embrace new opportunities. We’re more inspired than ever!

Emelika Clark County, NV