How do the emotional responses students have to experience affect their depth of knowledge and learning? What is the relationship between experience and knowledge building? Join prominent educational psychologist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang as she explores the critical connections between emotions, experiences, and learning. With special guest Mary Helen Immordino-Yang (Director, USC Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education). All Times Eastern The Science of Building Knowledge Explore how students construct knowledge and how it plays a vital role in their…

Join us in celebrating the evolution of the C3 Framework. This session highlights curriculum inquiries and C3-related projects and programs from members of the original C3 Framework Editorial Committee. This is part of a special NCSS webinar series is a celebration of the C3 Framework’s first decade! Each C3 Framework Inquiry Showcase webinar highlights different organizations and members active in the development and implementation of the C3 Framework. Share in examples of curriculum inquiries, books, professional development programs, or other instructional resources and support (for…

Join Julie Burstein (Peabody Award-winning producer and best-selling author) as we explore the power of stories to connect us to each other and the world around us. We’ll discuss – and hear an excerpt from –Julie’s award-winning podcast, Live from Mount Olympus, and share insights on the unforgettable teachers and stories that have shaped our lives. With special guest Julie Burstein (Peabody Award-winning producer and best-selling author) and surprise guests! All Times Eastern The Science of Building Knowledge Explore how students construct knowledge and how it plays a vital role in…

Join us in celebrating the evolution of the C3 Framework. This session highlights curriculum inquiries and C3-related projects and programs from members of the original Teacher Collaborative Council who reviewed early drafts of the C3 Framework prior to its publication. This is part of a special NCSS webinar series is a celebration of the C3 Framework’s first decade! Each C3 Framework Inquiry Showcase webinar highlights different organizations and members active in the development and implementation of the C3 Framework. Share in examples of curriculum inquiries, books, professional…

Engage in inquiry using the C3 Framework and the Library of Congress’ digital primary sources at the Boise State University in Boise, ID from June 10-12, 2024. National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is proud to invite methods professors, doctoral students, and classroom teachers to a special free professional learning institute this summer! The NCSS Inquiry and Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Summer Institute brings together social studies methods professors, pre-service, and in-service teachers to pilot chapters from the newly released set of methods texts, Teaching with…

Save the Date, Monday-Tuesday, June 24-25, 2024! The National Council for the Social Studies is excited to present the second annual Virtual Summer Conference on Monday-Tuesday, June 24-25. This year’s conference is designed especially for elementary teachers. Join us virtually as we explore, Inquire and Inspire: Cross-Disciplinary Learning in Elementary Classrooms. Elementary teachers will leave this conference ready to: Strategically plan instruction to support cross-disciplinary learning that is grounded in social studies, but also integrates literacy, mathematics, science, and/or the…