One of the great benefits of CCSS membership is a subscription to our publications, including several online newsletters (Sunburst), an annual professional journal (Social Studies Review), the new CCSS Occasional Papers, and the CCSS Website, all written specifically for California social studies educators. In addition, CCSS offers several valuable Special Publications to support history-social science leaders in planning professional development, designing curriculum, and selecting instructional materials.
Classroom Resources for Observing Black History Month
2015 Black History Month Resources for Teachers.pdf
This is a set of resources reviewed and annotated by the CCSS Publications Committee to assist teachers in observing Black History Month.
Classroom Resources for Observing Martin Luther Kings Day
MLKing Holidaypage2015.pdf
These websites, reviewed and annotated by members of the CCSS Publications and Technology Committee, support classroom observances of MLKing Day at levels Kindergarten through 12.
California Assembly Concurrent Resolution AR97 Sikh Awareness ACR97 Text.doc designates the month of November as California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation month in acknowledgement of the significant contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage to our state, and by adoption of this resolution, seeks to afford all Californians the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans.
Resources for Teaching About Sikhism.pdf
Sikh Migration to CA _ West Coast.pdf
SikhLesson_Beliefs(CRF).pdf
Civic Education and Common Core Standards
To guide California educators in meeting the goal of preparing students for college, career AND citizenship, the Los Angeles County Office of Education has published an innovative resource, Preparing Students for College, Career and CITIZENSHIP: A California Guide to Align Civic Education and the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects.
Click here to read the full document
CHSSP The Source
Long time California History-Social Science Project teachers are probably aware of this great resources for educators that is published quarterly by the CHSSP. The attached copies feature articles about civics, history, and geography education by professors and teachers leaders from the various local project sites. There is always something interesting about new trends and hot topics. Added to that are teacher leader instructional ideas and strategies. CCSS thinks all social studies educators will find The Source a highly valuable tool.
Common Core and Literacy in History