1 Researching Outstanding Social Studies Resource Links Dr. Frederick Isele, Western Illinois University
Advocates for Human Rights www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org The Advocates for Human Rights Organization helps K-12 Social Studies programs incorporate Human Rights Education materials into their school library, Social Studies curriculum, and classroom learning environments. African Studies Outreach Council www.africa.upenn.edu/outreachcouncil/ The African Studies Outreach Council promotes the study of Africa for K-12 institutions. It develops and disseminates educational materials, organizes workshops for Social Studies teachers, and facilitates the exchange of ideas and information about different African topics. The Council also sponsors the “Children’s Africana Book Award” which recognizes outstanding works of literature. ABC-CLIO www.abc-clio.com ABC-CLIO serves professionals, teachers, and students of History; offers a complete line of databases, books, and e-Books, along with Social Studies reference resources for middle and high school libraries. American Civics Center www.americancivicscenter.com American Federation of Teachers Educational Foundation www.aft.org The American Federation of Teachers Educational Foundation works with teachers and other educational specialists to develop internationally-themed civic educational materials. AFT materials contain primary resources, thoughtful discussion questions and engaging classroom activities that inspire students to critically think and participate as “engaged global citizens.” Materials are distributed free to Social Studies educators. American Historical Association www.historians.org The American Historical Association is a nonprofit organization that shares classroom-related activities, documentary pamphlets, and instructional materials for Social Studies teachers. The AHA also co-sponsors National History Day resources. American Institute for History Education www.aihe.info The American Institute for History Education (AIHE) provides technology-based classroom resources for Social Studies and Language Arts teachers. American Legacy www.studiesweekly.com Studies Weekly delivers textbook “unit-content” materials in “magazine formats” for students in the Social Studies classroom. American Psychological Association www.apa.org The American Psychological Association (APA) provides resources and educational materials for Social Studies educators. American Red Cross www.redcross.org The American Red Cross offers the EHL Toolkit to teachers. EHL is an international education program that explores the “principles of respect for life and human dignity.” EHL offers educational materials that engage students in developing 21st century Social Studies skills. AMSCO School Publications, Inc. www.amscopub.com AMSCO publishes Middle & High School textbooks, workbooks, AP and supplementary programs for addressing differing topics in World and American History, Issues & Skills, Government, Economics, State Assessment, et al. Ancient Order of Hibernians www.aoh.com AOH promotes the history and contributions of Irish heritage who have significantly influenced America’s overall growth and development. The Annenberg Classroom & Learner www.learner.orgwww.annenbergclassroom.org In civics, economics, history, psychology, or world studies, the Annenberg Learner has Social Studies resources for distance learning, i.e., video workshops for K-12 social studies; coordinated web-sites that include texts, videos, and guidebooks. Reagan Foundation ~ Annenberg Presidential Learning Center www.reaganfoundation.org/education The Annenberg Presidential Learning Center provides free Civic Education program materials for Social Studies teachers that engage their future citizens of America with different studies of our nation’s democratic process. Archaeology Education Clearinghouse www.archaeologyeducationclearinghouse.org The Archaeology Education Clearinghouse (AEC) provides Archaeological resources for Social Studies classrooms. The AEC shares educational resources, skills, and expertise with educators interested in exploring the human past. Asia for Kids/Culture for Kids http://asiaforkids.comhttp://cultureforkids.com The ASIA FOR KIDS Organization offers classroom textbooks, DVDs, crafts, and other resource information about Asian geography, people, and culture. It also provides “Culture for Kids” resources and materials for those Social Studies programs that focus special attention to Global Education units. Bread for Life www.breadforlife.org Bread-for-Life is a “poverty eradication project” and offers an interactive service learning curricular materials titled “Understanding Global Poverty: How Youth Can Make a Difference.” Bedford, Freeman & Worth (BFW) Publishers www.bfwpub.com/highschool Bedford, Freeman & Worth offers electronic educational materials for History, Psychology, Economics, and Geography programs. Benchmark Education www.benchmarkeducation.com Benchmark Education provides Social Studies resources that foster Civic literacy activities in the classroom. Core curricular materials are offered to support the acknowledgement of grade appropriate NCSS Social Studies Standards. The Bill of Rights Institute www.billofrightsinstitute.org The Bill of Rights Institute’s mission is to educate children about America’s Founders, our primary documents, and how our Constitution continues to shape our free society. The institute helps provide social studies teachers with professional development programs and supplemental materials about the Constitution and multiple American History education topics. Boyds-Mills Press www.boydsmillspress.com The Boyds-Mills Press publishes trade books for children that combine extensive, original research information with writing activities for the Social Studies classroom. C-SPAN www.c-span.org The C-SPAN Network brings the latest news and information from the White House and Capitol Hill; offers extensive coverage of political campaigns. The Center for Civic Education www.civiced.org The Center for Civic Education offers programs, curricular materials, professional development clinics, and evaluation assessment materials for fostering Civic Education in the Social Studies classroom. The Center for Learning www.centerforlearning.org The Center for Learning is a non-profit provider of teacher resources and professional development materials. Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier http://center.montpelier.org The Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the teaching of Constitutional ideals and principles. The Center serves as a educational academy, a place where Social Studies professionals are immersed with the theories and meanings of the American Constitution. Choices Education Program www.choices.edu Choices provide curricular units that make complex international and historical issues accessible to students through problem-based, student-centered approaches to learning. Christopher Economics & Government www.christophereconomics.com Civil War Trust www.civilwar.org Civil War Washington Historic Sites www.fords.org/home/education/teacher-programs/professional-development “The Civil War Washington Historic Sites” consortium offers programs that enhance the study of Abraham Lincoln, Fredrick Douglass and Washington during the American Civil War. The Close-Up Foundation www.closeup.org Cobblestone & Cricket www.cobblestonepub.com This publishing organization offers the Cobblestone Magazine, Calliope, Apple-Seeds, FACES, and DIG nonfiction magazines that improve literacy and critical thinking skills and cultivate an appreciation of history. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation www.history.org The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a leader in interactive American history media, specializing in resources such as the Emmy award-winning Electronic Field Trip Series, live interactive television broadcasts available on participating PBS stations and via video streaming. These trips are supported by comprehensive materials supporting American History Standards of Learning. Concern Worldwide US: Global Concerns Classroom www.concernusa.org/gcc Global Concerns Classroom (GCC) is a dynamic global education program of Concern Worldwide US, an international humanitarian organization. GCC offers free resources (global guides, videos, posters, toolkits) and services (presentations, student summits, club support) to U.S. secondary schools. GCC empowers youth to explore global issues, speak out, and take action against poverty. Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs www.claspprograms.org Several Latin American Studies outreach programs will share curriculum materials, recommended resources, and professional development—including travel—opportunities for educators. It works with educators across all subjects and grade levels who are interested in incorporating richer and more meaningful Latin American content in the classroom. The Constitutional Rights Foundation www.crf-usa.org Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization. CRF develops, produces, and distributes programs and materials to teachers, students, and public-minded citizens. It shares the ideals, ideas, and practices of participatory democracy on to future generations by making history, law, and government come alive to young people. Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum www.copperhewitt.org Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum provides teachers with access to a free online educational resource center. With over 400 lesson plans, videos and resources integrating design with all major curriculum areas, we provide the tools to incorporate design thinking into any K-12 classroom. The Council for Economic Education www.councilforeconed.org The Council for Economic Education empowers people to make informed and responsible choices throughout their lives as consumers, investors, citizens, and participants in the global economy. The CEE advocates for better and greater school-based economic and personal finance education at the K-12 level through well-prepared teachers, high quality programs and classroom materials that help young people achieve economic and financial literacy. CQ Press www.cqpress.com Creation Station LLC www.famousbe-an.com Famous Be’an Collectables are famous being beanbag “dolls” that provide educational information for classrooms and that provide educational information for classrooms and libraries. It offers 75+ historical collectibles! Included with all collectable are hangtags with original illustrations and biographical information in prose and poetic verse. Also available are bookmarks and a teaching guide (K-8). Crow Canyon Archeological Center www.crowcanyon.org At Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, students participate in hands-on adventures exploring the archeology of southwestern Colorado, near Mesa Verde National Park. With field and lab archaeologists, students learn about the ancestral Pueblo Indians who lived in the area hundreds of years ago and contribute to our ongoing research efforts. Curriculum Travel of Amercia, Inc. www.CTAfieldtrips.com Student group tours led by Certified Teachers to DC, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Cape Cod whalewatching, Gettysburg, French Canada, and more. Custom designed curriculum-themed plus class trips are arranged. Dar al Islam www.daralislam.org The Dar al Islam Teachers’ Institute is a two-week residential program that offers educators an opportunity to better understanding the basic tenets, civilization, and world-view of Islam, to learn about resources for teaching about Islam more effectively, and to see how Islam works in the daily life of Muslims. The DBQ Project www.dbqproject.com The DBQ Project is committed to helping Social Studies teachers implement rigorous writing and thinking activities with students of all skill levels in grades 4-12. Dinah-Might Adventures www.dinah.com Dinah-Might Adventures is an educational publishing and consulting company owned by Dinah Zike, Author/Speaker; her books are known for their innovative ways to use “foldables” in teaching all subjects and grade levels. She also offers professional development at the Dinah Zike Academy, a unique “trainer of trainers” facility. Donnelly/Colt www.donnellycolt.com Posters, postcards, documentary DVD’s, buttons, stickers, notecards, and shirts Dulcinea Media www.dulcineamedia.com DYMO/Mimio Interactive Teaching Technologies http://mimio.dymo.com DYMO/Mimio is a global leader in interactive teaching technologies, and introduces the mimioClassroom family of products. Mimio-Classroom products make it easier for teachers to do what they do best-teach. Educational Tours, Inc. www.tours-eti.com Student Group Travel Company that will customize any educational trip to any destination in the world. EMC Publishing www.emcschool.com Review our Economics: New Ways of Thinking textbook program! Students learn basic economic principles through powerful real-world examples in the context of globalization using clear explanations with supporting graphs and charts. Also, ask about the recently revised American Government: Citizenship and the Balance of Power and Personal Finance text book programs. Engaging Stations for Student Success www.engaging stations.com Interactives for Social Studies classroom. Stations are designed for the use with small groups who interact with the material for 8-12 minutes. Students read, apply, and process information; use for previewing, teaching, reteaching, reviewing, and assessing material. Engaging Stations provide a product that directly impacts rigor and engagement in the classroom. European Union Centers of Excellence Network www.euce.org The network of European Union Centers of Excellence offers K-12 lesson plans, college syllabi, web-based information, and classroom-ready teaching materials on Europe and the European Union; materials are free to the public. Federal Courts www.uscourts.gov High school teachers find unique, classroom-ready Federal Courts Basics using interactive and web-based media. Legal consequences of cyberbullying. Re-enactment of Mendez v. Westminster opening schoolhouse doors. Teen-relevant adaptations of two 2010-2011 Supreme Court Cases: Student counter-protests at military funerals; and age as a factor in Miranda warnings. The Federal Reserve System www.federal reserveeducation.org Free educational resources for enhancing economic and personal finance education. Follett Library Resources www.titletales.com As the only company that focuses on preK-12 schools, Follett Library Resources is uniquely attuned to understanding and meeting your needs. It provides books, eBooks, digital resources, audiovisual materials and more to assist social studies educators in improving student performance and meeting your curriculum goals. Foundation for Teaching Economics www.fte.org FTE provides teacher training and curriculum materials for effectively teaching economics at the high school and middle school levels. Fredericksburg, VA Regional Tourism www.visitfred.com An authentic 18th Century town—Fredericksburg, VA. George Washington came with his family in 1738 to live here; much of the early history relates to his presence. The Civil War shattered the town’s quiet prosperity and today the NPS maintains four major battlefields. Old Town offers an eclectic mix of restaurants, antique shops, and online information. Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge www.freedomsfoundation.org Gallopade International www.gallopade.com Gallopade International is an award winning leader in the publication of Social Studies curriculum and supplementary education materials now celebrating its 31st anniversary. Gallopade products include State Stuff for 50 states, the best-selling Carol Marsh Mysteries, Civil War series, writing development resources and toll, multicultural resources, classroom decorative, games and more. GEEO www.geeo.org GEEO is a non-profit organization that runs travel programs for teachers. The summer GEEo and NCSS are collaborating on a joint program and will organize two trips (Turkey and Peru) exclusively for NCSS members. The Genocide Education Project www.genocideeducation.org The Genocide Education Project is a nonprofit organization that assists educators in teaching about human rights and genocide, particularly the American Genocide, by developing and distributing instructional materials, providing access to teaching resources and organizing educational workshops. George Washington’s Mount Vernon www.mountvernon.org Mount Vernon provides free educational materials and resources for teachers, grades K-12. Contact educational specialists about our printed and electronic resources as well as learn more about our virtual and on-site fieldtrip experiences. German Information Center USA—German Embassy www.germany.info The German Information Center USA offers educators a window on modern Germany through free educational resources and materials, both printed and online at. Gettysburg CVB www.gettysburg.travel Bring students to Gettysburg and discover a true American treasure; they will step back in time as they explore our 6,000 acre battlefield, become a civil war soldier, and hear the stories of the Gettysburg townspeople. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History www.gliderlehrmen.org The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a nonprofit organization that promotes the study and love of American history, by focusing on document-based history education and working through an array of national programs. The institute seeks to instill in every individual an understanding of America’s past, and its value in today’s world and the future. GLSEN—The Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network www.glsen.org The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN works with educators, policy makers, community leaders and students on urgent need to address anti-LGBT behavior and bias in schools. GLSEN is focused on building the skills of educators to teach respect for all people and provides professional development as well as school and classroom resources. The Grand Classroom www.grandclassroom.com Grand Classroom provides educational student travel to the Grand Canyon and National Parks of the west as well as a unique Washington DC adventure; tours are worry-free with an emphasis on safety and fun. H2O for Life www.h2oforlifeschools.org H2O for Life provides a transformational service-learning project. Students learn about the global water crisis and then go into action to raise awareness and funds to provide water and latrines at a partner school in a developing nation that they select through H2O life. Heifer International www.heifer.org Heifer international is a sustainable development organization that works to end world hunger and poverty and protect the earth. Through livestock, training and “passing on the gift,” Heifer had helped 9.2 million families in more than 125 countries improve their quality of life and move toward greater self-reliance. Contact website for educational kits. The Henry Ford www.TheHenryFord.org Online, see America’s lifetime around every corner. The Henry Ford information of NEW 80,000 sq. ft. permanent exhibits that share “Driving America” events. Herff Jones | Nystrom www.herffjonesnystrom.com A leading choice for classroom wall maps and globes, atlases and programs, this website shares dynamic, content-rich map information with StrataLogica, a web-based program powered by the Google Earth API. StrataLogica gives teachers and students the opportunity to interact with our world, using a laptop, computer or interactive whiteboard, while fostering a 21st century learning environment by allowing users to share and collaborate with other users around the world. History Education www.historyeducation.com HISTORY Education is the education-direct extension of HISTORY, BIO, LIFETIME, AND A&E; offers multimedia resources based on our award-winning documentary programming that challenge, inspire and encourage the love of learning by connecting with students in an informative and compelling manner across multiple subjects and disciplines. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt www.hmhpub.com IEARN (International Education and Resource Network) www.us.iearn.org iEARN is a non-profit network of 30,000 schools and youth organizations in over 130 countries, iEARN enables participants to design and participate in global projects as part of their regular classroom and after-school programs. All projects align to education standards and use a safe and structured online Collaboration Centre. Independent Lens & POV www.itvs.orgwww.pbs.org/pov InspirEd Educators, Inc. www.inspirededucators.com InspirEd Educators publishes creative, thought-provoking and practical units for K-12 Social Studies; student-centered lessons are easy-to-use, engaging, and make learning enjoyable! All InspirEd units align to the Common Core Standards and emphasize critical thinking and enduring skills. International Debate Education Association www.idebate.org Books and journals on all types of debates and on issues involving youth with the objective to foster and engage students by offering materials to stimulate the discussion of issues critical to their lives. Applicable for middle and high school Social Studies programs. International Spy Museum www.spymuseum.org The International Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display; artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions as well as help bring to life the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history. Izzit.org www.izzit.org Offering free DVDs to U.S. teachers in grades 4-12, IZZIT has television producers who create and distribute programs that spark curiosity and lively classroom discussions. izzit.org provides more than 300,000 teachers, 44,000 schools and 29 million students with compelling educational DVDs, daily Current Events lessons, games and contests. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation www.jamesmadison.gov James Madison Fellows and foundation staff will discuss the $25,000 graduate fellowships offered annually for secondary school teachers to study the U.S. Constitution. Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation www.historyisfun.org Our living-history museums explore America’s beginnings through hands-on, curriculum-based learning. Jamestown Settlement highlights the Powhatan Indian, English, and African cultures at Jamestown. Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation (JPEF) www.jewishpartisans.org RESIST! Free curricula and short films to inspire and educate your students about 20,000-30,000 Jewish men and women—many of them teens—who fought back during the Holocaust in armed resistance units. The Junior Statesman Foundation www.jsa.org Klett International & eMapshop www.globeandmapshop.com eMapshop—pay for it once and own it forever school site license digital map packages provide a cost efficient and flexible alternative to subscription on-line mapping programs with custom designed packages of World & US History. The Korea Society www.koreasociety.org The Korea Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea. The Laurasian Institution www.laurasian.com The Laurasian Institution (TLI) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization founded in 1990. The program and activities of TLI give particular attention to cultural interactions with Asia. TLI contributes to its mission by creating programs that offer opportunities for students and educators alike to more directly engage the other. LeadAmerica www.lead-america.org Lead-America features experimental learning for high school and middle school high-achieving students and collaborates with some of the top colleges and universities throughout the U.S.; offers college immersion programs designed to better prepare students for their transition to college and beyond. Liberty’s Legacy www.libertyslegacy.com Liberty’s Legacy is dedicated to educating students about the history, importance and true meaning of freedom; it offers unique educational products that are symbolized by the Statue of Liberty. Liberty of Congress www.loc.gov/teachers The Library of Congress Teachers page brings the excitement of primary source documents into the classroom, using millions of historical artifacts from the Library’s online collections. The Library’s educational outreach staff will demonstrate how to access historical documents, images, motion pictures, sheet music, sound recordings, and maps. M.E. Sharpe www.mesharpe.com Sharpe Online Reference id designed specifically to meet the research needs of high school and undergraduate students. With completely cross-searchable modules on U.S. and Global History and Culture, SOLP offers thousands of signed articles, illustrations, and maps; a multimedia primary source archive; and extensive collections of free supplementary resources. Macmillan www.macmillanacademic.com Master of American History and Government http://mahg.ashland.edu Designed for social studies teachers, community college faculty, and curriculum professionals, Ashland University’s Master of American History and Government is a content-based graduate program rooted in the study of original historical documents. McGraw-Hill Education www.mheonline.com McGraw-Hill Education announces the launch of Networks, a new Social Studies Learning System for 6-12 that offers a printed textbook, dynamic digital resources, and robust management and communication tools. Middle East Outreach www.meoc.us A consortium of organizations dedicated to the teaching and study of the diverse peoples and cultures of Southwest Asia and North Africa. National 4-H Youth Conference Center www.4HCenter.org The National 4-H Youth Conference Center provides hotel-style accommodations for class trips to Washington DC. National Assessment of Educational Progress http://nationsreportcard.gov The National Atlas www.nationalatlas.gov The National Atlas delivers products that make it easier to find, get, and use authoritative maps, geographic information, and data about America. National Consortium for Teaching about Asia www.NCTAsia.org The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) is a multi-year national initiative to encourage and facilitate teaching and learning about East Asia in world history, world geography, and other social studies courses. National Constitution Center www.constitutioncenter .org The National Constitution Center, in historic Philadelphia, is one of America’s most interactive history museums. Whether planning a field trip, looking for innovative ways to enhance classroom instruction or seeking a deeper understanding of American history and active citizenship, the National Constitution Center is an outstanding civic learning resource. National Endowment for Financial Literacy (NEFE) High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) http://hsfpp.nefe.org This free, non-commercial program provides high school students with basic finance skills as they outline financial plans, create budgets, propose investing plans, select credit management strategies, use financial services, consider insurance needs, and examine how careers impact financial planning. National Geographic Learning www.ngsp.com elt.heinle.com National Geographic Learning provides quality PreK-12, academic, and adult education instructional solutions for reading, writing, science, social studies, ESL/ELD, and Spanish/ Dual Language. The National History Bee & Bowl www.historybowl.com The National History Bee and Bowl organizes two history quiz competitions for middle and high school students (the Bee competition is for individual students; the Bowl competition is for teams). National History Day www.nhd.org National Parks Conservation Association www.npca.org The National Parks Conservation Association is a non-profit organization advocating for America’s national parks. Founded in 1919, its members and supporters work to enhance and protect our national parks for present and future generations. National Peace Corps Association www.peacecorpsconnect.org NPCA connects, informs and engages educators and the public with the Peace Corps community, particularly in guiding Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) in their continued service back home. National Resource Center on CANADA www.k12studycanada.org The NRCs on CANADA are Social Studies sources for Canadian content; offers summer teacher institutes in Canada, regional professional development courses for K-12 educators, and provides a wealth of teaching materials for teaching about Canada. National Student Leadership Conference www.nslcleaders.org Check information about how tens of thousands of high school students from across the United States and around the world have come to the National Student Leadership Conference to explore the qualities of effective leadership and gain an insider’s perspectives about democracy. NBC Learn www.nbclearn.com NBC Learn K-12 makes thousands of historic videos, current events, and original resources available to K-12 teachers and students, all aligned to state standards and mapped to curriculum. The New York Times www.ontheavenuemarketing.com This website offers information about the New York Times newspaper which is distributed internationally and is the largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States. Although nicknamed the ‘Gray Lady’ for its staid appearance and style, it is frequently relied upon as the official and authoritative reference for modern events. Newseum www.newseum.org Explore the stories behind the world’s important news events through up-to-the-second technology and engaging hands-on exhibits in the interactive museum of news, history and the First Amendment. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum www.OklahomaCityNationalMemorial.org The Memorial and Museum provides a variety of resources to teach students about the impact of violence and terrorism. Oxford University Press www.oup.com/us PBS Educational Media www.shoppbs.org/teachershop Website creates a curriculum that’s on the cutting-edge with PBS Educational Media. Students Pre-K through post-doctoral will find our vast array of thought-provoking information and an excellent way to challenge assumptions and open questions to a new world of learning. Peace Corps—Coverdell World Wise Schools www.peacecorps.gov/wws The World Wise Schools program of the Peace Corps develops free internet-based resources including publications, stories, lesson plans, and multimedia (including web-quests, podcasts, videos, interactive games, and slideshows) to help students ways that today’s Peace Corps Volunteers are working to solve real-world problems related to science and global society. Peachtree Publishers www.peachtree-online.com Pearson www.pearsonschool.com Penguin Group (USA) http://us.penguingroup.com Population Connection www.populationeducation.org Population Connection provides quality professional development workshops and teaching materials for K-12 educators; interdisciplinary curricula address human geography topics including world population trends and their impacts on environmental health and human well-being. Project Archaeology Archaeology seamlessly integrates social studies, science, and literacy through engaging content and inquiry-based process. Project Archaeology, a national archaeology education program, provides one-stop shopping for archaeology education. Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting http://pulitzercenter.org The Pulitzer Center is a non-profit journalism organization that promotes in-depth engagement with global affairs through its sponsorship of international journalism and an innovative program of outreach and education. Rand McNally Education www.education .randmcnally.com From traditional wall maps, globes, and atlases to the latest in 21st century digital products, Rand McNally provides innovative, high quality educational products to help teachers integrate Social Studies into subjects across the curriculum. Random House, Inc. www.randomhouse.com Random House, Inc. is the world’s largest English-language general trade book publisher; titles represent and diversity of important voices in both fiction and non-fiction. Robert H. Jackson Center, Inc. www.roberthjackson.org Learn more about how to incorporate the life of Nuremberg prosecutor Justice Robert H. Jackson into your classroom—relevant for any educator who teaches the Holocaust, genocide studies, international law, or the Supreme Court. Rock the Vote www.rockthevote.com Rock the Votes Democracy Class program is designed to educate and excite high school students about voting, elections and governance. This non-partisan lesson plan uses music, pop culture, video, classroom discussion and mock election to teach young people the skills to navigate the elections process and engage as active citizens. Rosen Classroom www.rosenpublishing.com Rosen Classroom publishes excellent supplemental books and instructional materials to support standards-based instruction in the K-8 classroom; offers informational texts for history and social studies, including biographies, graphic nonfiction, primary sourcs, interactive graphic organizers, and customized state studies, as well as NEW online and whiteboard resources. Saudi Aramco World www.saudiramcoworld.com Scarf World Scholastic Classroom Magazines www.scholastic.com/classmags Scholastic Classroom Magazines are the perfect way to engage students in current events and social studies topics while meeting curriculum needs; provides timely, high-interest articles that build cross-curricular skills with an in-depth coverage of U.S. and world news, literature, and more. School Tours of America www.schooltoursofamerica.com Check one of America’s most experienced and trusted team of Social Studies field trip planners (4th-12th grades). Shell Education www.shelleducation.com Shell Education develops supplemental educational resources that are research based and correlated to Common Core standards, the standards of all 50 states, and those of the Canadian provinces. Sleeping Bear Press www.sleepingbearpress.com Sleeping Bear Press books are designed for a variety of ages and reading levels and can be used as a read-aloud resource in the classroom or as a teaching unit. Smithsonian Institution www.si.edu Discover the Smithsonian Institution’s free and low-cost educational resources for teaching across social studies curriculum. With museums covering the history and art of America and the world, the Smithsonian Institution is a wonderful resource for teachers and learners nationwide. South-Western Cengage Learning www.cengage.com/school South-Western, Cengage Learning provides lifelong learning products to educators, individuals, and corporations. Using print, online and technology solutions, it meets the needs of learners, instructors and trainers in the areas of psychology, economics, personal finance, business, and career readiness. Strategies for Action www.strategiesforaction.net Created by two classroom teachers, “Strategies for Action” is focused on developing teaching materials that offer efficient and effective treatment of key information, concepts, and skills. Street Law, Inc. www.streetlaw.org Street Law designs programs, professional development, resources, and curricula to help educators teach about law, democracy, and human rights. Student Discoveries—Global Family of Brands www.studentdicoveries.com Student Discoveries is a refreshing and unique alternative to traditional educational student travel programs. Our programs are influenced by educators and customized by students. Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center www.mei.duc/sqcc.aspx The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center is dedicated to educating the peoples of America and Oman about the breadth and richness of our two cultures. The center promotes mutual respect and understanding between our nations and strives to educate a new generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable citizens in each society. Teacher CEU Toolbox www.teacherceutoolbox.com Teacher Created Materials www.tcmpub.com Teacher Created Materials publishes supplementary educational materials for all areas of the curriculum—language arts, the Social Studies, mathematics, science, technology, and professional resources. Teaching Tolerance www.tolerance.org Founded in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance is a website dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Teachinghistory.org www.teachinghistory.org Teachinghistory.org is a free resource designed to help K-2 teachers access history content, teaching materials, and U.S. history materials for classroom instruction. Transatlantic Outreach Program/Goethe-Institute www.goethe.de/top The TOP teaching materials support traditional social studies curriculum topics and provide teachers with ready-to-use lesson plans, and provide students about Germany. Tuttle Publishing www.tuttlepublishing.com Tuttle Publishing has learning materials about the cultures and languages of Asia; classroom textbooks are written by teachers and employ both time-tested and innovative teaching strategies. USDA—Agriculture in the Classroom www.agclassroom.org USDA Agriculture supports state standards about teaching Agriculture in the Classroom. U.S. Census Bureau www.census.gov U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian http://history.state.gov U.S. Fund for UNICEF/TeachUNICEF http://teachunicef.org Teach UNICEF provides a variety of opportunities for American educators to include global learning in both the formal and afterschool setting. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission http://investor.gov The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an agency of the U.S. Federal Government offering free publications about financial literacy and investor education. UNHCR www.unhcr.org Online information provides free educational materials on refugees, human rights, and “teaching tolerance.” United States Institute of Peace www.usip.org One of the United States Institute of Peace’s longest running programs in the National Peace essay contest. Each year high school students from around the country participate in classroom exercises by writing an essay on peace and conflict related topics. United States Mint www.usmint.gov/kids The United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change website www.usmint.gov/kids offers FREE K-12 cross-curricular educational materials. Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau www.vbgrouptours.com Online information includes the History of Virginia Beach…...from witnessing the place the first permanent English Settlers landed on American soil before going to Jamestown to their public building projects constructed in the 1700’s. The Week Magazine Education Program www.theweek.com The Week Magazine Education Program provides teaching resources for social studies programs, current events, and issues relating to “Future Studies.” “Who Said What?” in the White House www.whosaidwhatinthewhitehouse.com Online information provides “Who Said What in the White House”; a board game of presidential quotes and trivia that challenges student “Presidential IQ.” 1812: Who Won the War? www.canadianhistoryseries.com The E-Scrapbook titled 1812: Who Won the War? is one part of a program titled “The 21st Century Toolkit: History of Canadian-American Relations.” Produced in partnership with NCSS, it has two, 30-minute video programs, six Scrapbooks, and a Teacher’s Guide. The interactive, digital Scrapbooks feature educational gaming activities, multiple teaching and learning lessons, and role-playing experiences for students of the Social Studies Wohl Publishing www.wohlpublishing.com Wohl Publishing is the proud publisher of Economic Episodes in American History by Mark C. Schug and William C. Wood; an innovative textbook supplement for high schools. World Bank Classroom www.worldbook.com World Book, Inc., publishes a collection of digital Pre-K-12 educational and reference products, featuring the World Bank Classroom suite of sites, including Social Studies Power, with 24/7 access, provides the tools educators need to teach social studies content, track student understanding, and support differentiated instruction. Youth for Understanding USA www.yfu-usa.org Youth Leadership Initiative—U. Va. Center for Politics www.youthleadership.net Free online civics and government resources for K-12 educators: lesson plans, mock election, legislative simulation, service learning, and more. Zinn Education Project (Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change) www.zinnedproject.org The Zinn Education Project supports the use of Howard Zinn’s best-selling book A People’s History of the United States.