Social Studies Education

"Too many people equate social studies to what they remember from their school days—no matter how long it has been since they were in school. We need to communicate that social studies is changing to meet the challenges of today’s world. It is not enough for students to memorize dates or locations on a map. Today’s social studies provides students with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and experiences that will allow them to grow into effective citizens." -National Council for the Social Studies

Social Studies Educators on the Learning Connection

For more information and resources for teachers, please join the IDOE - Social Studies Collaborative on the Learning Connection.

Resources and Documents

General Resources

• Black History Month Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Resources for Geograph and History of the World
• Snapshot of Social Studies in Indiana

Organizations and Programs

• Social Studies Professional Organizations
• We the People: Project Citizen
• We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution

Research on Content and Pedagogy

• A Vision of Powerful Teaching and Learning in the Social Studies