Teacher Resources

Doing Social Studies

Our blog, Doing Social Studies, is up and running. We're excited about the opportunity it provides for generating discussion about what high-quality social studies looks like in the 21st century. KCSS board members and other educators from around the state will share ideas, resources, and materials about how we can all do social studies better.

We'd love for you to be a part of the conversation! Join in by posting ideas and suggestions in the comments.

Teacher Resources

For too long, social studies teachers have taught in isolation. The following links provide an opportunity to share resources, ideas, strategies, materials and great web sites.

Lesson Plans
Find a wide variety of lesson plans in different content areas created by KCSS members and others around the country. Upload your own favorite lesson to share!
Instructional Videos
Current videos include several from the Teach Like a Champion series and the National History Education Clearinghouse. Future plans include a variety of video-taped lessons from KCSS and NCSS members.
Online Resources
This page contains a large number of links to materials, resources and useful web sites

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Kansas Council for the Social Studies

Doing Social Studies

Summer Workshop Lesson Plans