Social Studies

The Constitution

The National Constitution Center brings innovative teaching tools to your classroom. Our unique approach to constitutional education emphasizes historic storytelling, constitutional rather than political questions, and the habits of civil dialogue and reflection.

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Explore the Constitution’s text, meaning, and history with leading constitutional scholars, including a Media Library for videos, podcasts, blog posts, and educational resources updated daily.

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National Constitution Center Join us online for constitutional conversations, remote learning resources, videos, podcasts and more.

People's History

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Search teaching resources by topic and grade.

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Explore the many resources on the Zinn Education Project website

The White House Resources

Industrial History

Field Trips and In-school Standards-based, Hands-on Education Programs

John F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy

Virtual Field Trips

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A Virtual Field Trip of Ellis Island

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Follows Dr. John Y. Cole through the halls of the Library of Congress, and listens to Dr. Cole provide the history behind the architecture, structure, and purpose of the LOC.

Additional Teacher Websites

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Our mission is to help teachers and schools educate children and youth to be active participants in a diverse democracy.

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We stand up. We create space for each other. We act with empathy and kindness. We listen first and listen actively. We are curious.

Books

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The Gardener by Sarah Sweet

Book Resources

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Children's Book Council and National Council for the Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books 2021

2021 List

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Children's Book Council and National Council for the Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books 2020

2020 List 2019 List

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