Educator Resources

The following links offer additional learning tools for educators. Some of the links will take you to different Web sites, others will take you to the old version of the Department of Education Web site. We will continually update and expanding these links, so please visit often.

Item Analyses of the Grade 5 and Grade 8 NYS Social Studies Exams 2009
Access item-by-item scores for each class, school, network, and district. Just make selections from a drop-down menu and results load automatically.
Please note: When you open the file, if it asks for a password, please just leave the password blank and hit enter and the file should open.

Professional Development Offerings

Social Studies and History-Rich Institutions

Social Studies Competitions, Awards, and Grant Opportunities
Visit here for news on social studies competitions and opportunities to write and submit grants to supplement classroom resources and materials. This page will be updated, so check back periodically.
Census 2010
Find information here on teaching about the 2010 United States Census.
Social Awareness and Action
This web site offers service opportunities for educators to share with students and links to sites that foster social awareness and social responsibility.
Martin Luther King Jr. Teaching Resources
Social Studies Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Teacher Questions about Social Studies
Teaching American History Grants
Information about the Federally Funded Teaching American History Grants for New York City Public School Districts
Tolerance and Diversity
Content Literacy Resources
Resources for teaching content literacy strategies in social studies
Financial Literacy Resources
Every young adult should have basic skills in managing their personal financial affairs. The websites listed below provide guidance on improving students' financial literacy, and foster the development of responsible money management habits in children.
Teaching about the Supreme Court
Web sites and teaching materials about the US Supreme Court.

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	NEW! New York City High School Scope & Sequence The New York City High School Scope and Sequence is a comprehensive framework for social studies teaching in grades 9-12 and includes Global History and Geography, American History, Economics and Participation in Government.
	New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence The New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence is a comprehensive framework for social studies teaching in grades K-8 that brings together national standards, the ten thematic strands and the New York State Core Curriculum. The Scope and Sequence can be found on ARIS as well as here.
	Grade 4 Trade Book Program Unit Guides Unit Guides to support the teaching of social studies using trade book text sets
	Grade 5 Trade Book Program Unit Guides Unit Guides to support the teaching of social studies using trade book text sets
	Grade 7 Trade Book Program Unit Guides Unit Guides to support the teaching of social studies using trade book text sets
	Grade 8 Trade Book Program Unit Guides Unit Guides to support the teaching of social studies using trade book text sets
	Picturing America Resources The Department of Education is the honored recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Picturing America grant. Picturing America encourages and strengthens the teaching and understanding of American history and culture. The NEH has chosen notable American works of art that will help students connect to the people, places, events and ideas that have shaped our nation.