The sessions at NCSS's annual conferences present a wealth of information. These websites offer valuable resources and lesson plans that build on some highlights of the 2013 conference.

Athena LissThe author examines Zimmerman’s argument that the greater racial and ethnic diversity in textbooks has not changed their basic approach to America’s national story.

Some children's novels offer entertaining and provocative explorations of the rule of law that can engage students and increase their understanding of law.

Sylvia M. VardellThe brevity, conceptual focus, and rich vocabulary of poetry make it a natural teaching tool for social studies.Pull Out Section

The C3 Framework can revamp state social studies standards that have been stuck in an outdated model.

These websites offer information, strategies, and lessons for teaching about terrorism.

If high school history courses are meant to introduce students to the paradoxes and debates of American history, then they should study the 1619 Project.