Social Studies Resources

  • One of the goals of Social Studies education is to provide you with the resources and tools to be an informed citizen in society. There are tremendous opportunities beyond Ragsdale for you to continue your learning when it comes to Social Studies. Below you can find links to information about registering to vote - which you might remember from your Civics Class - as well as information on local museums and exhibits to check out. 

  • International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro

    The International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro is an excellent place to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement and is located close by in Greensboro, NC. Here you can find out more info about the museum and its resources. 

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  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

    Here you can find out more information about this National Park located in Greensboro, NC. This park is putting together a virtual tour by the end of June 2020 but has many resources available online.

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  • Registering to Vote: NC Resources

    Here you can find information about the process of registering to vote and resources for the state of North Carolina. 

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  • All Sides - News Coverage

    This website provides you with access to news coverage and multiple perspectives on different topics. Remember from your time in class that sources do have bias, and it is important to be sure that you are accessing information from credible sources. 

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  • 270 to Win - The Presidential Election

    As we move into a presidential election year, this website provides you with information on how the electoral college is leaning. Remember the President is not elected by the popular vote, but indirectly through this method and needs 270 electors to win. Here you can look at old Electoral College maps and see the many pathways a candidate can take to win the Presidency. 

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  • Below you will find links that pertain to the legislative bodies at the state and local level that we discuss in Civics courses. The websites contain a good deal of information about public meetings, services, and resources.