Social studies is more than dots on a map and dates on a timeline. It’s where we’ve been and where we’re going. And in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, it’s essential in the 21st Century classroom. Savvas’s 9-12 Social Studies programs prepare students for the future and our ever-changing world. We know classrooms are changing, and we’ve reimagined our social studies programs to meet these changes without sacrificing strong content.
In addition to our K-12 programs, Savvas offers fantastic, free resources to support your changing classroom. Here you’ll find classroom toolkits, webinars, information on upcoming events, and more. Reimagine social studies today, with Savvas!
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Congress has finalized the second round of coronavirus stimulus aid which includes billions of additional dollars for K-12 education. You are invited to attend a 30-minute Executive Briefing from the Savvas Director of Funding, Grace Stopani. Learn what money will be distributed, how it can be used, and the best estimates for when your district will receive the funding.
Info-Please
https://www.infoplease.com/
Reading Like an Historian
http://sheg.stanford.edu/rlh
TeachingHistory.org
http://teachinghistory.org/issues-and-research/roundtable/25348
Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/
Smithsonian Education
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/history_culture.html
Master Common Core Skills w/Free DBQ iBook
http://www.peterpappas.com/2013/03/master-common-core-skill-free-dbq-ibook.html
5 Top Resources for Aligning your Social Studies Curricula to the Common Core
http://edge.ascd.org/_5-Top-Resources-for-Aligning-Your-Social-Studies-Curricula-to-the-Common-Core/blog/6312277/127586.html
US History Websites with the Common Core
http://notanotherhistoryteacher.edublogs.org/2012/02/29/us-history-websites-with-the-common-core/#.UBLI-xzXWQ4.pinterest
