The books that appear in these annotated book lists were evaluated and selected by a Book Review Committee appointed by National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC). NCSS and CBC have cooperated on this annual bibliography since 1972. Books selected for this bibliography are written primarily for children in grades K-8. The selection committee looks for books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme or a fresh slant…

More than 70 exhibitors are displaying the latest educational products, programs, services, and travel opportunities at the 2020 NCSS Virtual Conference. Make sure to spend time in the virtual exhibit hall learning about the large array of organizations serving the professional needs of social studies educators. We thank all exhibitors for their commitment and for joining us at the 2020 NCSS Virtual Conference. The virtual exhibit hall remains open and available for all registered attendees through April 30, 2021.  Please make sure to continue to visit all of the offerings long past the…

Overview Advocacy Modules These modules are professional development modules to support a comprehensive approach to advocacy for social studies. Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Advocacy 101 Build Your Message Creating Your Advocacy Plan Advocacy at the State/ Local Level Advocacy at the Federal Level Sustaining Your Advocacy Plan   These links identify specific resources found within each module and why that document may be useful for…

Even without in-person field trips, photographs stored online can stimulate enriching investigations of historic places.

Strategically designed word walls can help students build the vocabulary needed to ask and explore important questions in the social studies.

An examination of three recent Supreme Court cases and two that are upcoming can generate stimulating classroom debate on issues ranging from Native American interests to Fourth Amendment rights.

A “Dinner with Democracy” event encourages civil discourse, promotes deliberation, and exposes students to different perspectives. 

By confronting our inaccurate beliefs about youth apathy, we can engage and expand youth voter participation.

This probing discussion of the Electoral College offers new approaches to teaching about this often-perplexing political system.