To help address the critical issues related to climate and society, NCSS has compiled the following resources (students and teachers can also follow the youth activists on social media: #YouthClimateSummit and #ClimateAction.) Secondary Level Justice and Responsibility in a Changing Climate The Choices Program, Brown University Climate Change in the Social Studies Classroom: A Why and How to Guide Using the C3 Framework Lori M. Kumler and Bethany Vosburg-Bluem Simulating Global Climate Summits Dean P. Vesperman, Turtle Haste, and Stephane Alrivy Climate Change: Where We’ve Been, Where We…

A Position Statement of the National Council for the Social Studies Approved 2017 Rationale The advancement of “liberty and justice for all,” as envisioned by our country’s founders, requires that citizens have the knowledge, attitudes and values to both guard and endorse the principles of a constitutional democracy. Beginning to build this knowledge at an early age involves educators who are well grounded in social studies educational practice. Social studies at the elementary level should provide students with purposeful and meaningful learning experiences that are challenging, of high…

National Council for the Social Studies honors annually the outstanding performance of teachers, researchers, and other worthy individuals and programs, and has encouraged unique and innovative social studies education projects through its award and grant programs. Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of social studies; teacher educators; researchers; curriculum designers; and curriculum…

Ad Sizes Trim size 8.125 x 10.75 in. Two-Page spread: 16.5 x 11.125 in. Full Page Bleed: 8.375 x 11.00 in. Full Page white border (this is also safe area for text): 7.25 x 10 in. Two thirds-page: 4.75 x 10 in. Half Page (horizontal): 7.25 x 4.75 in. Half Page (island): 4.75 x 7.25 in. One Third (square): 4.75 x 4.75 in. One Third (tall): 2.5 x 10 in. One Sixth (vertical): 2.5 x 4.75 in. Color Proofs Artwork can be accompanied by a press proof for matching. NCSS will not be responsible for the reproduction of color…

If you are not creating the ad, please pass this information on to your graphics people. This will ensure your happiness with the final results. Do use CYMK colors only. These are the printer inks (Cyan, Yellow, Magenta and K represents Black). Do make sure the ad size and bleed are correct. All NCSS publications use the same sized ads and bleed area. These sizes are included in the Advertising Specs. Do use a resolution for photographic images of at least 300ppi (pixels per inch). Line art stays sharp at 1,200 ppi.…

The holidays are a good time to think about consumption, specifically, the impact that our own consumption has on the environment and our fellow humans. "Consumerism is related to consumption but it describes a particular worldview related to our consumption patterns. Everyone must consume resources like food and water in order to survive. Such resources are critical to human survival. However, we also consume resources for personal enjoyment, such as for entertainment and leisure, or maybe to treat yourself, or a friend with a gift. When people purchase goods and services, we refer to them…

Trace the history of Baltimore through this provocative film that uses the rat--as well as the humans who love them, live with them, and kill them--to chronicle the systemized oppression in impoverished communities far beyond the city's borders. Read more at http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/rat-film/.

Robinson (1919-1972) uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for "turning the other cheek." After baseball, he seeks ways to fight inequality, but as he faces a crippling illness, he struggles to remain relevant. Learn more at http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/jackie-robinson/

Listen to moderator Jane Lo as she leads a spirited 20-minute discussion about Project-Based Learning (PBL). Professor Lo's guests are Social Education authors John Larmer, Stacie Brensilver, and Rob Hallock. They examine how they first came to use PBL—and the challenges and rewards it offers to students and teachers over time. They provide beneficial advice to all teachers ready to try PBL for the first time. Read the special section (an introduction and six articles) of the January/February 2018 issue of Social Education for a more in-depth look at PBL. It will make you passionate about…

Registration is now open. The 9/11 Memorial Museum invites teachers and students to participate in "Anniversary in the Schools," a free webinar commemorating the 17th anniversary of 9/11. The webinar, broadcast from inside the 9/11 Memorial Museum, connects students and teachers from around the world with museum staff and guest speakers to learn about the attacks and the importance of commemoration. Participants will be introduced to exhibitions within the museum, hear personal stories about the attacks from first responders and survivors, and have the opportunity to ask questions through a…