Whether for personal growth, new insights, or a different perspective on teaching, the award-winning publications offered by National Council for the Social Studies will help you explore the diversity of subjects and methods in your field.

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The U.S. History Collection is easy to search! It includes a collection of classroom activities, teaching ideas, and articles from Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner (Which are described below). Browse the collection, or search by historical period and grade level. The U.S. History Collection went online in 2009. More collections (of various subject areas) are planned. You must be a member of NCSS to access the Online Teachers’ Library.

Social Education

Our flagship journal, Social Education, contains a balance of theoretical content and practical ideas for classroom use. Our award-winning resources include techniques for using teaching materials in the classroom, information on the latest instructional technology, reviews of educational media, research on significant topics related to social studies, and lesson plans that can be applied to various disciplines. The journal is organized into recurring departments including, Looking at the Law, Surfing the Net, and Teaching with Documents. Social Education is published 7 times per year, September through June. Download a sample article from Social Education (PDF)

Social Studies and the Young Learner

The goal of Social Studies and the Young Learner is to capture and enthuse elementary teachers across the country by providing relevant and useful information about the teaching of social studies to elementary students.The teaching techniques presented are designed to stimulate the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills vital to classroom success. SSYL is published quarterly, September through May. Download a sample article from SSYL.

Middle Level Learning

Middle Level Learning brings together lesson ideas and theoretical content focused on social studies in the middle grades. MLL is published 3 times a year. The current issue is online, and MLL back issues are available to NCSS members only at the Archive of Publications. Download a sample article from MLL.

Notable Trade Books for Young People

The Notable Trade Books list is published each year as an insert to the May/June issue of Social Education. A pdf of the most recent list is available to NCSS members only in the Archive of Publications. Lists form past years (2000 onward) are available free. The books that appear in these annotated lists were evaluated and selected by a Book Review Committee appointed by NCSS and assembled in cooperation with the Children’s Book Council (CBC). NCSS and CBC have cooperated on this annual bibliography since 1972.

Bulletins and Books

NCSS Bulletins, published twice-yearly in book form, provide an in-depth focus on specific disciplines within social studies. Bulletins and other special books are sent to members as a benefit of Comprehensive membership in NCSS.

Curriculum Standards

Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. This valuable resource defines and presents each of the ten thematic strands and correlated performance expectations for three distinct levels: early grades, middle grades, and high schools. Included are an executive summary and a special supplement on powerful teaching and learning.

Theory and Research in Social Education is published by the College and University Faculty Assembly of NCSS and is available to CUFA members at reduced rates. Articles cover a variety of topics: teacher training; learning theory and child development research; models and theories used in developing social studies curricula; and schemes for student participation and social action. TRSE is published quarterly.

The Social Studies Professional

TSSP is the official newsletter of NCSS, featuring the latest news, new resource and professional development listings, and information on local and state meetings. TSSP is published 6 times annually and is a benefit of membership in NCSS.

PASS

PASS stands for Powerful and Authentic Social Studies. This comprehensive professional development package, which includes a DVD or video, provides social studies educators with professional training in curriculum design, assessment, and instruction in a standards-based environment.