Teaching Resources

National Mock Election

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:31:38 -0400

On October, 30 2008 students from across the country will be joining the National Student/Parent Mock Election (NSPME) to vote for their candidates of choice. This national-voter education program for students and their parents gives young Americans the chance to make their voices heard in the electoral process. read more »

My College Options

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:10:39 -0400

My College Options is a comprehensive, FREE online college planning service. It allows students to be a part of a proven higher education pipeline that opens up numerous educational opportunities. Every student that participates will have a vital advantage in their career and college search.

My College Options

Election Resources

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:43:40 -0400

Need help teaching the election? The October issue of Social Education will focus on the 2008 Election. NCSS has also put together a list of materials from NCSS and links to web sites that can help you in your classroom. read more »

Powerful and Authentic Social Studies

rich — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:38:28 -0400

Do you want to:

Make your students active, eager learners?
Align your social studies curriculum with state or national standards?
Design assessments that help students master subject matter?
Energize both experienced and new teachers?
Offer social studies instruction that is systematic and valuable?
Graduate informed students who will be active citizens?