General Social Science
The Buck Institute for Education (BIE) (Outside Source)
BIE is a non-profit research and development organization working to make schools and classrooms more effective through the use of problem and project based learning. BIE creates curriculum and training materials, provides professional development, and conducts and disseminates research.
California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) (Outside Source)
This provides educators with a "one-stop" resource for critical information needed for the selection of supplemental electronic learning resources aligned to the State Board of Education academic content standards.
Calisphere (Outside Source)
A free public gateway to thousands of digitized primary sources - including photographs, documents, newspaper clippings, and works of art - from University of California museums and libraries, and other cultural heritage institutions across California. The site is a significant redesign of the California Digital Library (Outside Source), and has a special emphasis on serving California teachers and librarians.
Course Models (Outside Source)
Course models that are designed to assist teachers in implementing the State Board of Education adopted History-Social Science Content Standards and Framework.
The History Project’s Resources for Teachers (Outside Source)
This site provides a number of general American and world history on-line and on-campus (UC Davis) resources for teachers.
Independent Television Service (ITVS) (Outside Source)
Provides educational materials to support select shows and interactive projects. ITVS Community Classroom resources include lesson plans, activities, hand-outs, and more - available free for teachers.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education (SCORE) (Outside Source)
This is a collection of over 5,000 Web sites aligned to California's History-Social Science Curriculum.
American History
California Council for History Education (CCHE) (Outside Source)
CCHE is the California ally of the National Council for History Education (Outside Source). The CCHE was established in 2005 in order to advance the study and teaching of history in schools throughout California, provide a program of professional activities for history educators in California, and promote professional interaction among history educators in California.
Center for History and New Media (Outside Source)
Includes digital media and computer technology to incorporate multiple voices, reach diverse audiences, and encourage popular participation in presenting and preserving the past.
The History Net (Outside Source)
Contains daily features, photo galleries and over 1,200 articles originally published in various magazines
Includes curriculum materials and sponsors challenging contests that teach students the critical skills they need to be effective citizens in the 21st century.
Teaching American History (TAH) Grant Program (Outside Source)
TAH is a program designed to raise student achievement by improving teachers’ knowledge and understanding of and appreciation for traditional U.S. history. Grant awards will assist local educational agencies, in partnership with entities that have content expertise, to develop, document, evaluate, and disseminate innovative and cohesive models of professional development. By helping teachers to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of U.S. history as a separate subject matter within the core curriculum, these programs will improve instruction and raise student achievement.
Civic Education
CIRCLE (Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement) (Outside Source)
This organization promotes research on the civic and political engagement of Americans between the ages of 15 and 25. Although CIRCLE conducts and funds research, not practice, the projects that they support have practical implications for those who work to increase young people’s engagement in politics and civic life. CIRCLE is also a clearinghouse for relevant information and scholarship.
LegiSchool Project (Outside Source)
This is a collaboration in civic education between California State University, Sacramento (Outside Source), and the California State Legislature, administered by the Center for California Studies (Outside Source). The Project's mission is to engage California high school students in matters of public policy and state government by creating opportunities for students and state leaders to meet and share ideas on the issues affecting California.
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy Resources
Superintendent O'Connell highlights supplemental resources to help parents, students, and educators ensure that California's next generation of consumers are financially responsible.
American Government and Legal Studies
Real DUI Court in Schools Broadcast Program (Outside Source)
Teen driving and driving under the influence (DUI) are leading causes of death among teenagers. This live interactive statewide cable television broadcast will allow middle and high school students to view a live DUI sentencing proceeding and learn about the consequences of driving under the influence. For questions please contact Danielle Tate by e-mail at danielle.tate@jud.ca.gov or by phone at 415- 865-7677.
Superior Court of California County of Orange Student Resource Center (Outside Source)
This Web site is dedicated to teaching students about law and the court system.
Environmental Studies and Politics
2008 National Online Youth Summit, Environmental Law Public Policy: From Grassroots to Government (Outside Source)
The program will focus on grassroots and government efforts to create a national environmental policy, current environmental laws, and some of the political and social responses to resource management and environmental change across time. Students will analyze key legislation and Supreme Court decisions dealing with the environment, and global warming in particular, as well as the role of the Executive Branch in administering environmental laws.
World History
Center for History and New Media (Outside Source)
Includes digital media and computer technology to incorporate multiple voices, reach diverse audiences, and encourage popular participation in presenting and preserving the past.
Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) (Outside Source)
GEEO is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to helping educators travel internationally and bring their experiences back into the classroom. Visit GEEO's Web site to find out more about upcoming travel opportunities.
National History Day (Outside Source)
Includes curriculum materials and sponsors challenging contests that teach students the critical skills they need to be effective citizens in the 21st century.
International Studies
International and Area Studies (Outside Source)
The Office of Resources for International and Area Studies (ORIAS) is dedicated to providing scholarly resources and supporting professional development for K-12 teachers addressing international studies.
