Florida aligned lessons
Grades 4-12 <> Supplemental
Social Studies Curriculum
Built for Florida
Keep your current core. Add the supplement that fills every gap, gets every student participating, and gives teachers their time back.
Educators who have trusted Exploros
State testing gains in 19K student case study
Social Studies, Built for How Florida Students Learn.
Exploros enhances core instruction with inquiry-driven lessons that put students at the center of learning. Students engage with meaningful questions, primary sources, informational texts, and evidence while teachers guide discussion and deepen understanding.
Using the research-based 5E model, students discover inquiry-based lessons, read closely, analyze primary and secondary sources for evidence, engage in meaningful discussion, and communicate their thinking through evidence-based writing - building the historical thinking, literacy, and civic understanding needed for success in school and beyond.
Social Studies That Builds More Than Content Knowledge
Florida Social Studies is a major instructional priority—and students need more than facts to succeed.
Exploros helps students build the literacy, reasoning, and civic thinking skills they need to succeed in Social Studies. Through primary sources, meaningful questions, and evidence-based activities, students learn to read critically, evaluate evidence, consider multiple perspectives, discuss ideas, and communicate well-supported conclusions.
Exploros is the kind of digital that creates space to debate and talk through different answers and thought processes. It’s been awesome to see that kind of critical thinking and engagement in my classroom!”
- Social Studies Teacher
Stop Patching. Start Engaging.
Standards-Aligned Lessons.
No core curriculum covers all standards or priorities perfectly. Exploros for Florida provides a complete, supplemental program - 1000’s of ready-to-teach lessons that eliminate hours of searching and lesson creation - and infused with Florida civics to bring learning to life.
Already Trusted in
Florida Classrooms
Florida students are already learning with Powered by Exploros in ELA classrooms. Now, bring Exploros to Social Studies to engage students through inquiry, discussion, evidence, and literacy-rich learning.
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Literacy Connections
Every lesson builds social studies knowledge while strengthening the literacy skills Florida students need to succeed. Students read informational and primary-source texts, evaluate evidence, engage in evidence-based discussion, and write to demonstrate their thinking—building the comprehension, reasoning, and disciplinary literacy skills that support success in social studies and beyond.
High-Quality Instruction
5E
Framework
Built on the research-based 5E Instructional Model, Exploros transforms Social Studies into an active learning experience. Each lesson builds social studies knowledge, strengthens literacy skills, and develops the evidence-based reasoning students need for success in Florida Social Studies classrooms.
1. Engage
Spark Curiosity. Students activate prior knowledge, ask questions, and prepare to investigate.
2. Explore
Research & Investigate. Students analyze primary sources, informational texts, maps, and evidence.
3. Explain
Discuss & Defend Ideas. Students articulate their thinking using evidence-based reasoning.
4. Elaborate
Apply & Think Critically. Students connect ideas, consider perspectives, and solve authentic, real-world problems.
5. Evaluate
Show What You Know. Students demonstrate understanding through writing, quizzes, and assessments.
Built to Support Every Florida Teacher
Florida teachers need resources that make strong instruction easier—not materials that tell them exactly what to say.
- Ready-to-teach lessons and resources reduce preparation time so teachers can spend more time focusing on their students.
- The 5E instructional model gives teachers a clear framework for inquiry, discussion, and deeper thinking—without taking away teacher expertise.
- Whether teachers are new to Civics or experienced educators looking for new ways to engage students, Exploros provides practical support they can use immediately.
Exploros makes a 1st-year teacher feel like a 4th-year teacher and gives experienced teachers new ways to engage students.”
- Coordinator, Social Studies & World Languages
Student Experience
Give Every Student a Voice
Every student has a voice. Using their own devices, students share ideas, brainstorm, and respond in real time—so participation isn't limited to the few hands that go up. Their thinking appears instantly on the whiteboard, fueling richer class discussions where everyone contributes.
Active Learning Means
Better Engagement
Not all screen time is created equal. With Exploros, students aren't passively watching videos or clicking through slides. They're doing the work of learning: analyzing sources, writing responses, discussing ideas with classmates, and applying what they know in real time. Every activity asks students to think, create, and contribute, turning devices into tools for active learning instead of passive consumption.
Teacher Experience
Teachers who use Exploros see an average of
17Responses per student per class
What Educators Can Count On
- Clear unit and lesson structure aligned to the Florida standards.
- Built-in routines - discussion, thinking, writing, evidence.
- Formative and summative checks aligned to content and skills.
- Teacher notes and prompts that help teachers guide instruction.
- A balance of content knowledge, source work, writing, and discourse.
Real-Time Insight
With built-in features like embedded notes, pacing controls, and a whiteboard view, teachers can easily guide the discussion while students' thinking is organized and presented to provide real-time insights to help teachers be more effective in their teacher moves and see student progress.
Teachers See Student’s
Progress, At a Glance
Live dashboards give teachers real-time insight into participation, progress, and understanding, enabling them to address misconceptions, reinforce key concepts, and adjust instruction in the moment.
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Administrator Experience
Exploros analytics drive a robust range of administrator insights - dashboards and reports, purpose-built to support district administrators’ work implementing with fidelity, driving teacher improvement and student outcomes.
Florida standards-based dashboards and reporting at the district, campus, teacher, and student levels, help leaders monitor progress and drive instructional improvement.
Leaders can celebrate bright spots, focus on targeted support, and reduce the lag between need and action.
Courses & Sample Lessons
Courses, Made Ready to Teach
Instead of piecing together materials, teachers launch ready-to-teach Florida lessons filled with primary and secondary sources, graphic organizers, and embedded checks for understanding.
Elementary and Middle School Grades 5–8
5
FL-SS
US History
6
FL-SS
World History:
Ancient
7
FL-SS
Civics
8
FL-SS
US History
Through 1877
High School Grades 9–12
World History:
Medieval - Modern
World Cultural
Geography
US History
Since 1877
Government
Economics
Citizenship
Test Prep
Sample Lessons
Constitution of Florida
Students compare and contrast the Florida Constitution to the U.S. Constitution. Then, they take a closer look at one of the rights listed in the Declaration of Rights, summarize it in their own words, and explain why it should or should not be guaranteed in the Florida Constitution.
Foreign Policy Under Monroe
Students learn about U.S. foreign policy under Monroe, including the Monroe Doctrine and policies toward Florida. They examine Monroe’s presidency, analyze the Adams–Onís Treaty and Florida’s acquisition from Spain, interpret excerpts from the 1823 address, and use a political cartoon and exit quiz to explain the doctrine’s main ideas and impact.
The State Judicial Branch
Students review the U.S. court system and then focus on the roles of state courts, judges, and juries. Then they research and diagram how the Florida state court system works. Finally, they consider a fictional scenario and use what they know to infer what might happen next.
Seamless Integrations
Simple to implement and easy to manage, Exploros integrates seamlessly with leading district systems to support a smooth rollout and ongoing classroom success.
Professional Development
From Onboarding to Mastery -
We've Got You Covered
Give teachers the practical support they need to make inquiry-driven social studies instruction work in the classroom. Exploros professional development helps educators use the platform effectively while strengthening their approach to inquiry, discussion, historical thinking, and disciplinary literacy. From getting started to refining classroom practice, teachers gain strategies they can put into action right away.
I use Exploros every day in various ways. It allows my masters students to run and explore harder learning standards, and it helps my ESL students grasp the material more so than anything else I’ve ever done in the past.”
- Coordinator, Social Studies & World Languages