In this time of budget constraints, will school districts choose merit or equity when making their decisions about student participation in AP courses?

The new Supreme Court case line up promises constitutional fireworks with lawsuits dealing with Medicaid, tracking suspects with a GPS, as well as expletives and nudity on TV.

Jesus GarciaAs we work to build a better future, let's strive to make our own organization more inclusive and make social studies once again a core subject.10

Writing is a bridge between the disciplines, offering a way to include social studies content in various lessons. In addition, writing serves as a way for students to process informational text, as they read content, reflect on it, and restate it in various ways‚Äî such as in a poem, a faux historical letter, or a caption under an illustration. In this article, the authors discuss in detail four types of formula poetry that easily connect with social studies content. Each formula helps students at various grade levels to write a basic poem. We discuss the structure for each type of poetry,…

Initially intended as an approach to curriculum development, the Inquiry Design Model also offers social studies educators a systematic approach to assessment.

The highlighted inquiry about labor activist Joe Hill can launch a fascinating lesson on organized labor and different economic systems.  

In “Remixing” Current Events: Navigating the Transmedia Terrain with Fifth Graders,” Daniel G. Krutka outlines how teachers can provide opportunities for students to explore current issues and “identify blind spots in media coverage.”

Approaching the encounter between Europe and the Americas as an intellectual rather than a physical discovery enables students to go beyond memorization to gain an understanding of Medieval and Renaissance ways of acquiring knowledge.

South Dakota’s teachers will face difficult challenges of implementation, pedagogy, and content when their state’s new, politically influenced, social studies standards go into effect in 2024. 

These four documentary films can engage students in historical thinking, expand their capacity for empathy, and hone discussion and writing skills.