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Welcome to Mission US

Serious history, serious games

First Mission US Monthly Meetup on Tuesday 10/15!

Join the first of a recurring series of Mission US Meetups, a monthly meeting where educators and experts get together to discuss a pertinent social studies topic. 

a note to parents and teachers

Mission US is committed to teaching complex topics in American history. We recommend that educators and parents/caregivers preview game content to ensure it is appropriate for your students/children.

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1770 the american revolution

For Crown or Colony?

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1866 westward expansion

A Cheyenne Odyssey

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1907 THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE

City of Immigrants

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1929 THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Up from the Dust

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1941 WORLD WAR II

Prisoner in My Homeland

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1960 The Civil Rights Movement

No Turning Back

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1848 the antebellum era

Flight to Freedom

Teach mission us

Mission US includes extensive teaching materials for each mission. The educator guides feature:

Mission Preview

Links to preview or play the mission.

Classroom Activities

Document-based activities, reflection questions, and more.

Overview Information

Curriculum overviews, implementation guides, standards alignments, and more.

Professional Learning Resources

Webinars and other resources to support using the missions in the classroom.

Historical Background

Information on historical events, characters, myths and misconceptions, and further context.

Additional Resources

Additional support materials and suggestions for further reading, viewing, and research.

What people are saying about Mission US

About mission us

Developed for use by middle school students in the classroom and beyond, Mission US is a deeply-researched, award-winning educational media project with proven positive impact on history learning. To date, more than three million registered users across the country have played and learned from Mission US.

Mission US is committed to teaching complicated and sensitive topics in American history. We recommend that teachers/parents preview game content to make sure it is appropriate for their students/children.

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