To celebrate Earth Day, we've compiled resources to help students of all ages understand the history of Earth Day, the public's perception of climate change, and ways they can get involved to combat climate change at the local level or beyond.
President Wager's Message:
Creating Your Advocacy Plan
Every social studies educator should have their own advocacy plan. That might sound a bit crazy, but bear with me for a minute. We are all informal advocates for social studies, but to make long-term progress we each also need to use a strategic approach... Continue reading.
This timeless Earth Day lesson offers an opportunity for students to learn about environmental legislation and help them foster action-oriented engagement in climate issues. Read it here.
Examining the Climate Crisis
This Middle Level Learning article uses public perceptions of the climate crisis to teach students how to use data and information about a range of issues that can be controversial. Access it here.
The History of Earth Day and Teaching Civic Engagement
This article can provide elementary students with both the history of the first Earth Day and ways that they can, at any age, make a difference in their school, local community, or beyond. Learn more.
Inquire About Humans and the Environment
Celebrate Earth Day with an inquiry from C3 Teachers and inquire about human’s impact on Earth through questions, tasks, and sources. Help students understand their impact on the environment and their role in creating a more sustainable future.
Earthday.org has provided a toolkit for climate education week (April 19-23) including activities, resources, calls to action, extension suggestions and interdisciplinary lesson plans. Each day provides activity suggestions for three levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced), leading students from awareness to action throughout the week. Access the toolkit.
Call for Nominations: NCSS Officer & Board of Directors Candidates
NCSS seeks candidates for vice-president and members for the Board of Directors. You may nominate yourself or recommend a colleague who has experience in social studies leadership. Nominees must be current members of NCSS.
NCSS is committed to raising the voices of all social studies professionals in an organization whose culture is inclusive and where all voices are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. Individuals from traditionally marginalized groups encouraged to apply. Apply by April 15, 2021.
Revealing Histories Summer Institute
The Revealing Histories Summer Institute is a virtual two-week seminar program that will focus on Black American history. Participants will immerse themselves in robust discussions with accomplished educators, artists, historians and museum curators. Learn more.
New Eyes on the Prize Exhibit Explores the Making of the Historic Civil Rights Series
This exhibit features 127 unedited interviews from the award-winning PBS documentary series Eyes on the Prize, providing a greater understanding of the lived experiences of civil rights leaders and activists, as well as journalists, politicians, clergy, and even opposition segregationists, who were interviewed for the series. Read the full release here.
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