Hi Legends! Exciting news for Social Studies teachers — Legends of Learning has officially expanded into Middle School US History! 🎉 Designed for grades 5–8, these interactive games bring history to life, from Pre-Columbian America through the Great Depression, helping students engage with key events, people, and ideas. 

Whether you’re introducing a new unit or reviewing important topics, these games are designed to spark curiosity, build historical understanding, and support student success in the classroom.

🏛️ New US History Games for Grades 5–8

Get ready to take your students on an adventure through time! Our newest Middle School US History games provide hands-on learning experiences that make history exciting and standards-aligned. Here’s a sample of what you can find in our USH Games section!

💡 Teacher Tip: Use these games to introduce new units, reinforce critical concepts, or provide enrichment for early finishers. They’re especially effective for visual and interactive learners, helping students understand complex historical events while actively participating in the learning process.

Grades 3–5

• The Civil War: Trace major turning points of the Civil War and understand how leadership, strategy, and social change shaped the nation.
  
  
• America! – Independence 1776: Revisit the Revolutionary era through scenario-based choices highlighting causes, key leaders, and milestone events that led to American independence.
  
  
• Colonial Challenges: The English Colonies: Make critical choices about settlement, resources, and survival as you experience life in the early colonies.
  
  
• Voices of the Land: Explore early American history through multiple cultural perspectives, including Indigenous communities and European settlers.
  
  
• Southwest Road Trip: Travel through the early American Southwest and learn how geography and culture shaped the region’s development.
  

😎 A Closer Look at Featured Games

🛶 Colonial Challenges: The English Colonies

Step into the shoes of early colonists. Make choices about resources, trade, and survival, all while learning about daily life in the English colonies. Students gain historical perspective and develop decision-making skills in a fun, interactive way.

🌾 Voices of the Land

Explore multiple perspectives on early American history. Students engage with stories and viewpoints from Indigenous peoples and European settlers, gaining a deeper understanding of cultural interactions, land use, and the causes and effects of colonization. This game encourages empathy, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning.

⚔️ The Civil War

Navigate strategies and explore outcomes in one of America’s most transformative conflicts. Students learn about battles, social change, and the impact of the Civil War while participating in immersive gameplay.

🌎 Explore more in the Learning Universe

Interactive games, teacher-created videos, and assessments make it easier than ever to bring history alive while keeping students motivated and engaged.

Our team is always adding new ways to make history interactive. Explore all available Middle School US History games on Legends of Learning, and stay tuned for more exciting updates!

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