History-Social Science
History-Social Science resources for administrators, educators, parents, and students.Instruction
- History-Social Science (HSS) Instruction
Content standards and framework guidance to assist students in mastering historical facts, historical themes, and the connections between the past and present.
General Resources
See the Quality Professional Learning Standards in action! Professional Learning Stories is a collection of videos and resources showcasing high quality professional learning systems in California schools and districts.
In this video focusing on HSS, learn how Kern High School District partnered with the California HSS Project to create a strong professional learning system to implement collaboration and shared accountability.
- Professional Learning and Curriculum Resources
Professional learning opportunities and curriculum resources that focus on effective implementation of the state content standards and creating engaging and dynamic curriculum in all areas of HSS.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
- Background
Includes recommendations for observing Constitution Day annually on September 17th. - Standards
Includes excerpts from the HSS content standards. - Resources
Aids educators in implementing Constitution Day activities.
Programs for Students
- National History Day – California
This year-long educational program encourages students to explore local, state, national, and world history. Student projects can be entered into a series of competitions, from the local to the national level, where they are evaluated by professional historians and educators. - State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE)
General information about the SSCE, and links to additional resources to support local implementation.
- Student Voter Engagement
Information about MyVote California Student Mock Election and High School Voter Education Weeks. - United States Senate Youth Program
Annual scholarship competition administered by the California Department of Education (CDE).
Electronic Mailing List
- Join the HSS Professional Learning electronic mailing list by sending a blank email to join-history-social-science@mlist.cde.ca.gov. To unsubscribe, send a blank email to unsubscribe-history-social-science@mlist.cde.ca.gov
- To view archived HSS newsletters, visit the CDE’s
History-Social Science Newsletters collection
on California Educators Together.
Additional Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers for the public regarding HSS in California schools.
- Recommended Literature for Pre-Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
This searchable list of books supports, students, teachers, and parents in finding books that will engage readers of varying skill levels in HSS, mathematics, science, arts, and general literature.
Questions:
Professional Learning Innovations Office | PLIO@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-6269
Last Reviewed: Thursday, July 1, 2021
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