Resources for Teaching Women's History

For Women's History Month, our editors have curated this selection of articles and resources from Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner and additional online resources from NCSS. 

Black History Month

For Black History Month, NCSS editors have curated this selection of articles and resources from Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner. 

Earth Month

Celebrate Earth Month in and outside of the classroom with these relevant and popular resources from Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Resources

Resources from NCSS Journals to help you teach about Martin Luther King Junior Day (January 15) and the civil rights movement.

The Meaning of Memory: Establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday
Some memorable days in our nation's history are declared holidays, while others are considered days of remembrance. This article explores the process of establishing a holiday to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.

Gaza-Israel Conflict

As the situation in Israel and Gaza develops, teachers may find themselves fielding questions from students and supporting them in processing what they have heard and seen in the news. The following resources from NCSS address discussing current issues in a classroom setting.

Thanksgiving Resources

These articles and resources have been selected from NCSS publications to help you teach about Thanksgiving during Native American Heritage Month. 


The Mythic Mayflower Compact: What to Commemorate for Year 400
Although many myths have surrounded the Mayflower Compact of 1620, it made a major
contribution to the American constitutional tradition by rejecting the concept of a state-

Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

Resources from NCSS Journals to help you teach about Hispanic heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15.

Back-to-School Resources!

Get ready for the new school year with these back-to-school resources from Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner

U.S. Constitution Resources for Constitution Day

NCSS has selected the following articles on the U.S. Constitution from Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner. Also included are selected online resources. 

Resources for Teaching About Racism, Anti-racism, and Human Rights

The following articles have been selected from our three main journals for K-12 teachers: Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner. These articles are grouped by topic for easy reference. Also included are recent current event responses that address racism and call for human rights education.