Newsletter for Members of National Council for the Social Studies Number 214 November/December 2009

Three Cups of Tea Author Greg Mortenson To Address NCSS Annual Conference

Greg Mortenson—whose humanitarian work in and is the subject of : One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time, which has been a New York Times best- photo by Teru Kuwajama Teru by photo seller since its January 2007 release—gives a keynote address at 10:30a m on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at the NCSS Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Mortenson is the founder of nonprofit (CAI) and Pennies For Peace. Mortenson recently received Pakistan’s highest civil award, Sitara-e- Pakistan (“Star of Pakistan”), for his cour- age and humanitarian effort to promote education and literacy in rural areas.

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U.S. History Collection at Your Fingertips! IN THIS ISSUE

Are you looking for teaching ideas or background for your history lesson plan? Go online Our collection of 2009–2010 and check out the U.S. History Collection at www.socialstudies.org/teacherslibrary. Search the publications is in the center of this issue. collection by historical period (Pre-colonial and Colonial; Independence; The New Nation; Civil War; etc.) and by academic level (elementary; middle; secondary; college). Then see what pops up! Search results show titles, authors, and abstracts. Call up (in 89th NCSS Annual Conference 1 Adobe pdf format) and print President’s Message 3 out the article—or articles— that you want. The collection NCSS Award and Grant Winners 6 consists of more than 200 arti- cles from our peer-reviewed State and Regional Meetings 8 journals Social Education (with Middle Level Learning) and New Resources 10 Social Studies and the Young Learner that have been pub- Awards and Grants 11 lished over the last 15 years Professional Development 12 or so. Visit the new U.S. History Board Candidates 13 Collection website today! Try the search tool! (Visitors to the NCSS website who are nonmembers can search the collec- Carter G. Woodson Book Awards 15 tion and read the abstracts, but only NCSS members are able to call up a full article.) TV Plus 16 continued on page 5 Do You Believe in Time Travel?

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Citizenship = Participation November/December 2009 no. 214 In this essay, I will address the second citizen- A national teach- ship objective of the Civic Mission of Schools In on veterans’ his- NCSS Executive Director summary. tory , sponsored by Susan Griffin the History Channel, Director of Publications Civic education should help young just took place on Michael Simpson people acquire and learn to use the skills, Wednesday, October Syd Golston NCSS President Editor knowledge, and attitudes that will prepare 21, 2009. Dozens Steven S. Lapham them to be competent and responsible cit- of schools have participated in the Library of Associate Editor izens throughout their lives. Competent Congress Veterans History Project, in which stu- Chi Yang and responsible citizens participate in their dents interview local veterans and donate brief communities through membership in or reports to the collection.5 Contributing Staff Timothy Daly contributions to organizations working to Some National History Day participants have Director of Administration address an array of cultural, social, political, written new history. Students in Kansas uncov- and religious interests and beliefs.1 ered the story of Holocaust rescuer Irena Sendler, David Bailor Director of Meetings wrote the play “Life in a Jar,” and performed it and Exhibits In school, students model the behavior of hundreds of times. Millions saw the results of the active citizen through service learning.2 their work on television’s Hallmark Hall of Fame Ana Chiquillo Post 6 Director of External Relations and Social studies teachers all over the country a year ago. Council Communication have immersed their classes in an array of these Year in and year out, classes investigate disas- heart-stirring projects, many of which will be ters like the Pacific tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, Cassandra Roberts Director of Membership showcased at the Annual Conference. Here are raise money and supplies for victims, and write a few examples. about what they have learned. Cartons of note- Richard Palmer Ed Donaldson, a retired fire chief in Dade books and pencils and backpacks from American Art Direction County, instructed students from North Miami classrooms travel across the nation and the globe Senior High School on helping the elderly prepare every year. for hurricanes. Students learned how to install Students who experience service learning have The Social Studies Professional, ISSN: 0586-6235, 1,000 smoke detectors that were donated to a greater chance to grow up to be the adults who is published six times a year (September, October, November/December, January/February, March/ Miami senior centers, and then visited residences will sandbag a river when it overflows, stop on April, May/June) by National Council for the Social to share what they knew about preparing emer- the highway when there has been an accident, Studies, 8555 Sixteenth Street, Suite 500, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. gency supplies such as flashlight batteries and or take in a neighbor who’s lost a home. Just as Periodicals postage paid at Silver Spring, MD, jugs of water. important, they will be better equipped to pro- and additional mailing offices.P ostmaster: send Six juniors from Saguaro High School in mote wise public policies for managing a river address changes to: The Social Studies Professional, NCSS, 8555 Sixteenth Street, Suite 500, Silver Scottsdale, Arizona, visited the Lincoln Memorial system sustainably, constructing safer cars and Spring, Maryland 20910. in Washington, DC, on a Close Up trip. They asked highways, and creating safe, affordable housing For advertising call William M. Doran at: their teacher, John Calvin, to show them the spot for the homeless. Effective service learning will be Phone: 302-644-0546; Fax: 302-644-4678 E-mail: [email protected]. Advertising rates and on which Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a part of their training as competent and respon- specifications can also be found at www.socialstud Dream” speech. It wasn’t marked—at least not sible citizens. ies.org/advertising. then. The six started the campaign “Pennies for Send non-profit announcements to [email protected]. Inquiries about NCSS membership and subscrip- a Monumental Difference,” collecting $62,000 in Notes tions, as well as notification of changes of address seed money to create a civil rights exhibit at the 1. Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Civic Mission by members and subscribers, can be e-mailed to of Schools (2003), page 2, www.civicmissionofschools. [email protected] or sent by regular mail to site. With the help of the American Federation org. Membership Department, NCSS, 8555 Sixteenth of Teachers and The Close Up Foundation, the 2 Two books edited by Rahima C. Wade on the subject of St., Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910. students lobbied Congress for the permanent service learning (Building Bridges, and Community ©2009 National Council for the Social Studies. exhibit, “Lincoln’s Legacy.” 3 Action Rooted in History) are advertised with other NCSS All rights reserved. publications in this issue of TSSP. In 2007, NCSS honored Khris Nedam with the Membership in National Council for the Social Studies is 3. “Students Make a Difference,” www.nps.gov/ncro/ open to any person or institution interested in the social Award for Global Understanding. Khris founded PublicAffairs/LincolnsLegacy.htm. studies. Comprehensive Member dues are $70. Regular “Kids 4 Afghan Kids” as a follow-up to teaching 4. Kids 4 Afghan Kids, www.kids4afghankids.com. Member dues are $59; Student/Retired Member dues are $33 (instructor certification required for full-time student her sixth graders at American Elementary School 5 Veterans History Project, www.loc.gov/vets; Take a status). To join NCSS or subscribe as an institution, send Veteran to School Day, www.history.com/content/ in Northville, Michigan, about living conditions in check to NCSS, PO Box 79078, Baltimore, Maryland veterans. 21279; call 1-800-296-7840 extension 111; or visit www. socialstudies.org/membership. Afghanistan in 1998. Her classes have raised funds 6. National History Day, www.nhd.org; The Irena Sendler to build a school, health clinic, orphanage, and Project, www.irenasendler.org. community kitchen in war torn territory.4 tssp www.socialstudies.org 3 Conference Speakers from page 1 University National Center for Bioethics Chief Chadwick in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee “Corntassel” Smith is Mortenson, a U.S. citizen, grew up in Institute, Georgia, where he assisted the respected as Indian until he entered high school. In director in transforming the negative leg- legal scholar who 1992, his younger sister Christa died from acy of the syphilis study. has fought for tribal a seizure after a lifelong struggle with epi- sovereignty and lepsy. To honor her memory, Mortenson stood up for Indian climbed , the world’s second highest John Stokes is the author of Students on rights. Smith holds mountain, in the range in Strike: Jim Crow, Civil Rights, Brown, and a bachelor’s degree Pakistan. He came within 600 meters of the Me, in which he reveals the workings of in education from summit. Dispirited, sick, and lost, he stum- the student strike that he assisted in plan- the University of bled into a village called , where he ning, organizing, and leading to demand Georgia, a master’s degree in public admin- met a group of children sitting in the dirt better conditions at Robert Russa Moton istration from the University of Wisconsin, writing with sticks in the sand. He made a High School in Farmville, Virginia, in April and a juris doctorate from the University of promise to help them build a school. 1951. The strike made him a plaintiff in the Tulsa. He taught Indian law at Dartmouth From that rash promise grew a remark- landmark civil rights case Brown v. Board College, Northeastern State University, and able humanitarian campaign, in which of Education. Rogers State University. He has written col- Mortenson has dedicated his life to pro- lege curriculum in tribal operations and a mote education, especially for girls. As of course book on Cherokee legal history. 2008, he had established more than 78 Smith places priorities on tribal and indi- schools in rural and often volatile regions of vidual self-sufficiency, elderly care services, Pakistan and Afghanistan, where few edu- better quality health care, and education. cation opportunities existed before. These His administration focuses on three essen- schools provide education to more than tial initiatives: jobs, the Cherokee language, 28,000 children, including 18,000 girls. and community. Smith has brought unprec- Three Cups of Tea, which was Time maga- edented growth in the Cherokee Nation zine’s Asia Book of The Year, has been fol- budgets and social activities. He is widely lowed by related juvenile and adult books, acknowledged to have led the Cherokee bringing his cause to diverse audiences Nation out of a time of turmoil, unrest, and around the world. Mortenson co-authored controversy into an era of cooperation and Three Cups of Tea with investigative reporter Stokes, who will speak on Saturday at achievement. . 2:45, served in the Baltimore public schools While not overseas half the year, as an elementary and junior high school Mortenson, 50, lives in Bozeman, , teacher, and as a master teacher. He retired Maya Soetoro-Ng, sister of President with his wife, Dr. Tara Bishop, a clinical psy- as a principal in 1994. Most recently he Obama, has cancelled her appearance chologist, and their two children. served on a steering committee of the at the 2009 Annual Conference due to a Virginia General Assembly that adminis- scheduling conflict. (Her replacement is tered $2 million for the Brown vs. Board of Chief Chad Smith, as described above.) Bryan Lindsey, speaking on Friday at 3:45, Education Scholarship Program and Fund NCSS is glad to announce that Soetoro-Ng is a public health adviser at the Centers to assist those who were affected when is slated to speak at next year’s Annual for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public schools closed in various attempts Conference in Denver! Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases at avoiding desegregation. Dr. Maleeha Lodhi has cancelled her (STD), in the National Center for HIV/AIDS, appearance. Her replacement, Dr. Nasim Viral Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis (TB) Ashraf, will present the Jan L. Tucker Prevention. He is also the manager of the Dennis Denenberg has been on the road Memorial Lecture on Friday at noon. Dr. Tuskegee Health Programs. for 20 years bringing heroes to life for stu- Ashraf, executive director of the Center for Dr. Lindsey will present a historical over- dents. His book 50 American Heroes Every Kid Pakistan Studies at the Middle East Institute view of the U.S. Public Health Services Should Meet was featured in USA Today, and in Washington, DC, will speak on the educa- Syphilis Study at Tuskegee, which ran from he appeared on CNN Live. Dr. Denenberg, tion of girls in Afghanistan. 1932 to 1972, in which doctors withheld first and foremost a teacher, will speak at Author and Lincoln scholar Eric Foner adequate treatment from a group of poor 9:00 AM on Friday. and Congressman John L. Lewis—both of black men who had the disease, causing whom will speak at the conference—were needless pain and suffering for the men profiled on page 1 of the October news- and their families. Chad Smith, Principal Chief of the letter. Read about all of the conference Dr. Lindsey previously served as the Cherokee Nation, gives a keynote address speakers at www.socialstudies.org/conference/ Associate Director of the Tuskegee at 10:15a m on Sunday, November 15, 2009. speakers.

4 November/December 2009 tssp Teachers’ Library from page 1 Awards and Grants Spotlight on Staff The NCSS Online Teachers’ Library U.S. History CollectionHigh school is a studentsnew benefit nationwide created are Since 1946, the Fulbright Teacher by your professionalinvited to participate organization, in the 2008–2009NCSS, ThisExchange past May,Program NCSS has helped welcomed nearly in response“Being to members’ an American” requests. Essay Contest, Articles which Brenda23,000 Luper teachers as Director and administrators of Finance. about U.S exploreshistory theare rightsnow andmuch responsibilities easier to of Ancontribute active participant to mutual understandingin the local find withinAmerican the archives, citizen ship.which Administered have been by nonprofitbetween the community, and she countries is a online for thea number Bill of Rights of years, Institute, but area non-profit not memberaround theof the world. 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Fulbright program Brenda staff to all of the online archives, especially the Available to secondary school teachers of American capital to see historical sites as well as earnedmatch her U.S. CPAand licenseoverseas in candidates 1989 and in U.S. History Collection. history, American government or social studies to view the federal government in action. herthe Masters spring ofdegree each year.in Administration Each candidate undertake a master’s degree program emphasizing and Technology from the University the roots, principles, framing and development of The contest challenges high school and each school must approve the the U.S. Constitution. of Maryland University College in A Greenstudents Conference to address the following ques- proposed matched-exchanges before 1995. An undergraduate alumnus of Fellowships pay the actual cost of tuition, fees, The Georgiation: World“What civicCongress value do Center you believe is is final selections are made. U.S. teachers books, and room and board. Virginia Tech, she has over 18 years of committedmost to essential implementing to being ansustain American?”- of social studies (K–college) and other experience in nonprofit management, For information and to download an application, visit able practicesMore in pursuit than 17,000 of environmental students have par- related subjects may also be eligible to and earned her Certified Association responsibility.ticipated To read in the about contest green since prac it began- participate in one of two summer semi- www.jamesmadison.gov tices at the conference, both seen (recycle Executive (CAE) designation in 2001. A two years ago. This is the first year in nars in Italy or Greece. For more specific General inquiries can be sent to [email protected], bins for paper) and unseen (partnership native Virginian, she lives in Maryland which high school-aged students from requirements and information, please or call, 1-800-525-6928 with the Atlanta Community Food Bank), with her husband, who also serves the every state will be eligible to enter the see www.fulbrightexchanges.org/base/ apply.asp. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation visit www.gwcc.com/about/green.html. community as a volunteer fire chief. contest. Deadline for the 2009-10 program The names of the top three prize year is October 15, 2008. winners in each of nine regions will be announced at a special Washington,Atlanta DC Conference Highlights Awards Gala in the spring of 2009. The The Northeast Asia Council (NEAC) of Readers! Notefirst theplace Awards winners Receptions in each region, listed and on pagethe Association 8 of TSSP; for see Asian updates Studies at (AAS), www.socialstudies.org/conference/highlights , and check your Conferencetheir Program sponsoring on site teachers, for event will locations receive andin other conjunction special happenings! with the Japan-US $5,000 cash awards; second place win- Friendship Commission, supports a vari- Events on Friday, November 13 Events on Saturday, November 14 ners $2,500; and third place winners ety of grant programs in Japanese stud- $1,250. Honorable mention prizes of ies designed to facilitate the research of Join us for the official opening of the 89th NCSS Annual Conference Atlanta’s Joanna Maddox portrays Marian Anderson in her perfor- $250 will be awarded to 63 students, individuals, improve the quality of teach- with breakfast and entertainment 7:15–8:45a m . Hear President mance “A Lady of Elegance.” from 2:45–3:45p m . Joanna spotlights seven from each region. ing about Japan on both the college and Syd Golston’s welcome and keynote address. This ticketed event Marian’s life in a segregated America that was not used to seeing Teachers are encouraged to incor- precollege levels, and integrate the study is sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (as noted on your a black woman sing classical music. porate the essay contest topic into the of Japan into the major academic disci- registration form). classroom. Lesson plans meeting state plines. Individual appli cants must be U.S. “Anne & Emmett” is a one-act play (4:00-5:00p m ) that draws historical Each year,and the nationalGeorgia academic Council forstandards the Social and Studiescitizens recognizes or permanent parallels residents. between the lives of Anne Frank and Emmett Till. In the outstandingsupplemental social studies materials educators, are available supporters andFor programs example, therewords are ofgrants the playwright, to Janet Langhorn Cohen, “It is my deepest for their effortsat no chargeto promote from theexcellence Bill of Rights in social studiesteachers teach for instructional- hope that materials. this play will not just encourage dialogue but inspire each ing and learning.Institute. Join GCSS to honor three OutstandingThese normally Social will notof usexceed to take $1,000. positive actions to ensure a more tolerant world.” Studies Educators,Visit www.BeingAnAmerican.org a Program of Excellence, to find and a FriendInstructional of Social materials grants may Studies, 3:00–4:00completep rules m . and lesson plans. include books, CD-ROMS,The Jimmy videos Carter and Presidential Library and Museum invites NCSS The contest is made possible by a grant other materials that wouldguests assist to experience faculty an enchanting evening at the only presiden- Catch up withfrom oldthe friendsJohn Templeton and meet Foundation new ones at theat small President’s institutions whotial librarywould otherin the- southeastern United States. Stunning views of Reception,(www.templeton.org 7:30–8:45p m . Musical). 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tssp www.socialstudies.org 17 tssp www.socialstudies.org 5 NCSS Awards and Grants

2009 NCSS Award and Grant Recipients Every year, NCSS recognizes teachers, researchers, authors, and other worthy individuals and programs. This year’s award and grant recipients are listed below. Please join us in congratulating our fellow educators for their outstanding performance in the social stud- ies by attending their presentation sessions (where noted) and the two award recep- tions where they will be formally recognized at the NCSS Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georiga, November 13-15, 2009. All award presentation sessions will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, Room A315, unless noted otherwise. Please check your Conference Program when you arrive for any last-minute changes and corrections to the information given here. – Prema Cordeiro, Program Manager

A special session, “Excellence Required: The NCSS Awards and Application Process” will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00am in Room A315, Georgia World Congress Center. Participants will learn how to apply for the various awards, receive links for finding more information about the submissions procedures, and discuss the evaluation processes used to score entries.

Outstanding Social Studies Teachers of the Year Programs of Excellence Award ELEMENTARY TEACHER Luella Elementary School Faculty and Staff Co-sponsored by Farmers Insurance Henry County Schools, Locust Grove, GA Marcy Prager Friday, November 13, 11:30am Driscoll Elementary School, Brookline, MA “How to Make Social Studies Matter in an Elementary School.” Friday, November 13 at 3:45pm Come see how collaborative planning brought the power of “The Art of Teaching Young Students Social Studies.” story, service learning, and integrated instruction to life in stan- dards-based elementary classrooms, while preparing students MIDDLE LEVEL TEACHER to be productive citizens. Handouts will be included in this pre- Co-sponsored by Junior Scholastic Magazine, Inc. sentation. Michelle Leba Washington Middle School, Saint Paul, MN Exemplary Research Award Saturday, November 14 at 4:00pm, GWCC A310 Co-sponsored by the NCSS Research Community “Engaging Geography Activities for the Middle School Diana Hess Classroom.” University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Award Winning Research: Controversy in the Classroom: SECONDARY TEACHER The Democratic Power of Discussion.” Co-sponsored by National Geographic Friday, November 13 at 9:00am School Publishing This session focuses on what teachers who are good at teaching Elizabeth Devine controversial political issues do and what impact their practice Hall High School, West Hartford, CT has on what students learn. Participants will also learn about the Saturday, November 14 at 2:45pm rationales for infusing discussions of highly political issues in the Session: “Human Rights Awareness and Activism in the 21st curriculum. Century High School.”

Scott Auspelmyer Blythewood High School, Blythewood, SC Saturday, November 14 at 4:00pm “Saving Darfur: A Case Study in Developing Social Capital in Schools.” RECEPTIONS NCSS Teacher of the Year Awards NCSS Awards Reception Reception Saturday, November 14, 5:30PM Friday, November 13, 6:15PM Omni Hotel at CNN Center, International Ballroom D Omni Hotel at CNN Center, International Ballroom D Join us for the presentation of this year’s NCSS Awards! Enjoy Please join us for a cocktail reception and live music, as we honor entertainment and refreshments, as we honor the exceptional four exceptional teachers with the NCSS Social Studies Teacher of contributions of your colleagues to social studies education. the Year Award.

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Geographic Literacy

Jean Dresden Grambs Distinguished Career Geographic LiteracyAward for Global Understanding

Research in Social Studies Exemplary Research Given in honorGlobal Understanding of James M. Becker Co-sponsored by the NCSS Research Community Made possible with funding from The Longview Foundation Walter C. Parker Merry M. Merryfield University of Washington, Seattle, WA Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Saturday, November 14 at 9:15am Geographic LiteracySaturday, November 14 at 11:45am “Social Studies in Troubled Times.” “The Next Generation of Citizenship Education in a Global Age.” This presentation offers three guiding principles for social stud- Social studies can develop students who are worldminded— ies research and practice in these tumultuous times. Walter will engaged in learning from and solving problems with people also lead participants to test in their own circumstances three across the planet. Merry will discuss how to teach global under- hypotheses for social studies education suggested by him. standing, perspective consciousness, and globalExemplary interconnect Dissertation Distinguished- Career Research Geographic Literacy edness, as well as how to use Skype, Ning, and Moodle among other tools for cross-cultural learning. Larry Metcalf Exemplary Dissertation Co-sponsored by the NCSS Research Community Theresa Alviar-Martin 2009 Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award Global Understanding Geographic Literacy Outstanding Service National Institute of Education, Singapore Benjamin Weber Friday, November 13 at 10:15am Marc and Eva Stern Math and Science School, “Seeking Cosmopolitan Citizenship: A Comparative Study of Two Los Angeles, CA International Schools.” Award-winning proposal: “Social Explorer:

Compare teachers’ practices related to cosmopolitan citizenship Granting Students AccessCarter G. Woodsonto BookInteractive Awards Reach for the Stars Teacher of the Year and explore students’ perceptions of their roles as citizens in Demographic Data.” cultural, local, national, and global contexts. Learn about innova- tive programs that incorporate both global and multicultural This award recipient will present on his project at the 2010 NCSS dimensions. Conference

2009 Grant for the Enhancement of Greg Fisher Geographic Literacy California Academy of Math and Science, Carson, CA Co-sponsored by Nystrom Herff Jones, Inc. Award-winning proposal: “CAMS Inventors, Inc.” Lisa Zagumny, Melissa Creek, This award recipient will present on his project at the 2010 NCSS Abir El Daba, and Amanda Richey Conference. Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN This year, a second McAuliffe award was created in memory of Grant-winning proposal: “Incorporating the Geography of Christine Allen’s dedication to the teaching and the advancement Muslims and Islam into Social Studies.” of social studies. Many thanks to the Oregon Council for the Social These grant recipients will present on their project at the 2010 Studies and the generous contributions from Christine’s family, NCSS Conference. friends, and NCSS members who helped make this possible.

2008 Geographic Literacy Award 2008 McAuliffe Award Nora Wheeler Jean Turney Hanover County Public Schools, Ashland, VA St. John the Baptist Elementary School, St. Louis, MO Friday, November 13 at 2:30pm Saturday, November 14 at 8:00am, GWCC A310 “Geography at the Center.” Session: “History on Location: Putting Local History on the Map.” How to infuse geography-themed activities into instructional centers. Nora demonstrates how to expand the geographic lit- An approach to research and reporting that combines the hands- eracy of K-5 students without increasing dedicated instructional on discovery of primary documents with the power of GIS technol- time for social studies by utilizing widely popular center-based ogy. This project presents an approach to research and reporting activities used during language arts instruction. that combines the hands-on discovery of primary documents with the power of GIS technology. Jean will give an overview of the grant project and provide explanations of how to use primary resources Carter G. Woodson Books and Honor Books to investigate local history. A panel of award winning authors will discuss their books and Chair: Karon LeCompte, Nashville, TN social studies literacy teaching strategies on Saturday, November 14 at 1:30p m . After the session, the authors will be signing their books at the NCSS Bookstore. All of the 2009 Carter G. Woodson Award and Honor Books are listed on page 15 of TSSP. tssp www.socialstudies.org 7 State and Regional Council Meetings

Visit www.socialstudies.org/meetings to find meeting themes, council web- March 4–6, 2010 March 15–16, 2010 page URLs, and how to contact exhibit coordinators or submit ses- New York State CSS Wisconsin CSS sion proposals. Send updates about your state or regional meeting Ryetown Hilton Madison Marriott West to [email protected]. Ryebrook, NY Middleton, WI Contact: Len Romano Contact: Jenny Morgan November 2–3, 2009 February 19–20, 2010 [email protected] [email protected] Michigan CSS Missouri CSS (B) (608) 786–2090 x 4128 Soaring Eagle Resort and Hyatt Riverfront Hotel March 4–5, 2010 Exhibits: John Donnelly Conference Center, St. Louis, MO Minnesota CSS [email protected] Mount Pleasant, MI Contact: Michelle Kratofil Mayo Civic Center (H) (715) 823–6304 Contact: Melinda [email protected] Rochester, MN Dickenson, (B) (816) 532–0406 Contact: Annie Allen March 22–25, 2010 [email protected] [email protected] Massachusetts CSS February 24–26, 2010 Sturbridge Host Hotel and November 3, 2009 North Carolina CSS March 5–7, 2010 Conference Center Mid-Hudson CSS Sheraton Four Seasons/ California CSS Sturbridge, MA Cornwall Central High Koury Convention Center Pasadena Convention Center Contact: Janna Bremer School, Vails Gate, NY Greensboro, NC Pasadena, CA [email protected] Contact: Shirley Riefenhauser Contact: Becky Griffith Contact: Julie Weaver (H) (508) 543–3875 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (B) (845) 661-8429 (H) (828) 733–9022 (B) (503) 809–0290 April 15, 2010 Exhibits: Maurice Bush Colorado CSS November 5–6, 2009 [email protected] March 5–7, 2010 Hyatt Regency Tech Center Arkansas CSS S. California CSS Denver, CO Peabody Hotel and Statehouse February 25, 2010 Pasadena Convention Center Contact: Chris Elnicki Convention Center Middle States CSS Pasadena, CA [email protected] Little Rock, AR Eisenhower Hotel and Contact: Merrell Frankel (B) (720) 886–7074 Contact: Kimble Talley Conference Center [email protected] [email protected] Gettysburg, PA April 15–16, 2010 (H) (501) 771–9642 Contact: Ruth Stas March 11, 2010 Ohio CSS Exhibits: Larry Wilson [email protected] Tennessee CSS Worthington Holiday Inn [email protected] (B) (717) 468–63194 Memphis Hilton Worthington, OH (H) (501) 915–9866 Memphis, TN Contact: Linda Logan Contact: James Akenson [email protected] December 3–4, 2009 [email protected] Vermont Alliance (B) (931) 372–3066 Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center Burlington, VT Contact: John Peterson [email protected]

National Council for the Social Studies is affiliated with and supports state, local, and regional social studies councils and organizations across the United States. Currently, the network includes more than 110 affiliated state and local, and regional councils. Membership in an affiliated council can complement your NCSS membership by providing additional professional development, networking, and lead- ership opportunities. To view an existing council's website, read details about state and regional meetings, or learn how to start a new council, visit www.socialstudies.org/local.

8 November/December 2009 tssp Huber M. Walsh, University of Missouri-St. Louis Call for Applications: SSYL Editor Gloria T. Alter, Beloit College Sherry L. Field, University of Texas-Austin As the end of her five-year term draws closer, NCSS member Linda Linda Bennett, University of Missouri-Columbia Bennett has announced her intention to hand over the position of Editor of Social Studies and the Young Learner (SSYL) to the next NCSS invites applications from NCSS members interested in editor in 2011. The duration of this unpaid, professional service succeeding Dr. Bennett in this vital leadership role for elementary position is five years.SSYL is the NCSS journal for teachers in grades teachers. The responsi­bilities of the position include: K-6. Dr. Bennett is associate • Identifying ways in which the journal can meet the profes- professor in the College sional needs of classroom teachers as they educate their of Education, University students in social studies subjects of Missouri in Columbia, • Organizing theme issues, soliciting manuscripts and adminis- Missouri. She became tering the review of solicited and unsolicited manuscripts Editor of SSYL in 2006 • Maintaining communications with authors and will have served in • Coordinating with NCSS editorial staff to produce an interest- that position for five ing, readable, and lively journal that appears on schedule years. Her success at pro- moting the journal has NCSS invites applications from members who have the vision garnished grants from to identify the professional needs of elementary teachers of social National Geographic, studies, and are experienced in writing and editing materials that PBS Teachers, and PBS are teacher-friendly and reader-friendly. Appli­cations from two Video, and has resulted persons wishing­ to be co-editors (e.g., a university professor­ and in local news stories in a classroom teacher) are also welcome. the cities and towns If you are interested in the position, please submit a letter, a where SSYL authors resume, and a statement describing your view of the main cur- teach. rent professional needs of elementary teachers of social studies The Editor is a volunteer who is willing­ to assume a significant and how you, as editor of the journal, would meet these needs. leadership position among elementary educators. He or she plans Please also include one or two samples of your most teacher- issues, solicits articles, organizes the manuscript review process, friendly and reader-friendly writing. Send these to Steve Lapham, and cooperates with NCSS publications staff to produce a high- Associate Editor, via e-mail at [email protected]. The new deadline quality journal. The new editor would join the notable professionals for application is November 30, 2009. Please place “SSYL Editor who have served as SSYL editor: Position” on the subject line.

Each One, Reach One: Sponsor New Members and Win Prizes!

What Is It? “Each One, Reach One” is a program that aims to grow the membership of NCSS. Recruit new members, and you’ll be eligible to receive various prizes!

How Does It Work? Each new member application that lists you as the sponsor also enters your name in a random drawing. For example, sign up 12 colleagues or preservice teachers to be new members of NCSS, and your name is entered 12 times in the “Each One, Reach One” drawing in the spring of 2010. (It’s critical that you include your name and NCSS membership number on the membership brochure or letter requesting membership from the new member.)

What Are The Prizes? A. Annual Conference Registration and Hotel Reservation! This is a new prize this year! If you recruit from 1–10 new members, your name will go into the random drawing (1–10 times) for a full registration plus one night at a designated hotel at the NCSS Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, on November 12–14, 2010!

B. Two Free Airline Tickets! If you recruit 11 or more new members, your name will go into the random drawing (11 or more times) to receive two free airline tickets to anywhere in the continental United States! A winner will be chosen in the spring of 2010 and announced in the TSSP newsletter. (Prizes cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash.) There were 59 Sponsors during the season that ended on May 15, 2009. Help to beat that record! NCSS, your professional organization, is stronger because of you! tssp www.socialstudies.org 9 New Resources

Books by NCSS Authors ments, newsreels, period photographs, 70 first-person interviews with survivors, Ronald Vaughan Morris, Bringing History to music and video in a virtual movie the- victim’s family members such as Beverly Life: First Person Historical Presentations in ater. Visit americanart.si.edu/education/pictur Eckert, and politicians such as Rudy Elementary and Middle School Classrooms. ing_the_1930s/index.html. Giuliani, Hillary Clinton, and others. There Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2009. are seven units for students in grades 6-12. 157 pages. $ 19.95. Learn more at www.socialstudies.com. This book describes how elementary Have you ever wondered which Founding and middle level students can learn his- Father’s personality most resembles tory through research, inquiry, and drama. your own? Are you dignified like George ProCon.org recently posted three rather Morris focuses on multiple perspectives, Washington, good-natured like Benjamin unique historical timelines. Determining controversies, and engaging questions Franklin, or ambitious like Alexander what was “worthy” of inclusion “took two about historical events and personalities— Hamilton? Now you can find out with the MAs in History, feedback from experts in while using examples of “how it works” National Constitution Center’s “Which their respective topics, and lots of critical from real classrooms. Founder Are You?” quiz. Visit www.constitu- thinking.” tioncenter.org/FoundersQuiz/. Through a series of eleven questions, users have the chance 1. History of Legal and Illegal New Teaching Resources to compare their personalities with the Immigration in the United States, Population Connection announces the dominant personality traits of twelve immigration.procon.org/viewresource. third edition of “Earth Matters: Studies of the delegates to the Constitutional asp?resourceID=002690 for our Global Future,” a secondary cur- Convention. 2. History of Performance Enhancing riculum, on CD-ROM. This edition includes Drugs in Sports, sportsand 32 readings and 43 innovative teaching drugs.procon.org/viewresource. activities, appropriate for use in U.S. and News Bowl Weekly is a Jeopardy-style asp?resourceID=002366 Canadian classrooms. The materials are game (with variations for grades 3-12) designed to help students understand the that promotes group problem solving, 3. History of Alternative Energy complexities of population pressures, cli- teaches acceptable social interaction, and Fossil Fuels, alternativeen mate change, natural resource use, wildlife and how to learn from others. The activity ergy.procon.org/viewresource. endangerment, distribution of wealth and can be used daily or weekly. The Monthly asp?resourceID=002475 food, urbanization, public health, gender National Online Current Events League is equity, economic progress and how these also popular in gifted or “differentiated” Teachers should read ProCon.org’s other issues are interrelated. Most important, learning classrooms. The league is a school informative and webpages on various Earth Matters helps prepare students to be and national competition; students are controversial issues (great for debate “global citizens”, using critical thinking and tested monthly on current events; schools prep) before recommending them to high creative problem-solving techniques. enter the league (with divisions for grades school students. The CD-ROM matches activities to 3 through high school) and test as many national academic standards for ten sub- students as they wish. For enrollment, visit ject areas. Each of the 16 thematic units www.newsbowl.com. Queries to Peter Vavak, Here is a service-learning opportunity: includes background readings, in-depth [email protected]. Visit American Forest www.americanforests. case studies, and hands-on activities. Also org/kids/a_tree_for_every_child/ to learn how included are a comprehensive teacher’s you can plant trees at home, at school, or guide, glossary, and list of suggested books The Sept. 11th Education Trust, a nonprofit in your community. Citizens concerned and websites. Readings and activities organization representing 9/11 survivors about the waste and abuse of the nation’s are PDF files. The Earth Matters CD-ROM and families, and Social Studies School forests founded American Forests in 1875, is available for $15.00 plus shipping and Service, a leading provider of materials making it arguably the oldest conservation handling at www.populationeducation. for schools, have created a comprehen- organization in the nation. org; or call 1-800-767-1956. sive curriculum for students about the attacks of 9/11. Drawing upon expertise from the Taft Institute for Government at In August, NBC News joined the News “Picturing the 1930s,” is a new educa- Queens College, The Sept. 11th Education Literacy Project as a participating news tional website created by the Smithsonian Program is a multimedia curriculum that organization, becoming the third major American Art Museum in collaboration can be used as independent lessons or as a television network to enroll in the national with University of Virginia. Teachers yearlong course of study. It provides seven effort to help middle and high school and secondary school students can curriculum units filled with inquiry-based students discern fact from fiction in the explore the 1930s through paintings, activities tied to national standards and a digital age. Visit www.thenewsliteracyproject. artist memorabilia, historical docu- multitude of primary sources, including org. 10 November/December 2009 tssp Awards and Grants

The the 17th annual First Freedom Student Competition offers 9-12th grade students Spotlight on Staff an opportunity to compete for $750, $1,500 and $3,000, awards as they examine the This past June, NCSS welcomed Kristen Pekarek implementation of religious freedom in as Program Assistant in the Department of American democracy and the world today. External Relations and Council Communications. To learn about guidelines, classroom poster, The program assistant coordinates council ser- student flyer, registration, and supporting vices (linking NCSS with state and regional educational materials, visit www.firstfreedom. groups), assists with recognition programs org; and click on the red link, “First Freedom (such as NCSS awards and grants), and helps Student Competition” (in the center column). with external relations (such as PR, national The First Freedom Center, in Richmond, legislation, and partnerships with other profes- Virginia, can be reached by phone at 804- sional organizations). Kristen, who grew up in 643-1786, E-mail: [email protected]. Cleveland and earned a B.A. at The Ohio State Deadlines: online registration by Monday, University in Columbus, Ohio, is a true “Buckeye.” November 23, 2009; mailed entry post- Kristen majored in political science and became mark by Saturday, November 28, 2009. involved with many non-profit organizations. She previously worked in the education and outreach department of a Cleveland nonprofit, where she worked on public outreach and statewide legislative projects. In The Organization of American Historians her free time, Kristen enjoys playing soccer, skiing, and preparing her favorite foods. (OAH) sponsors an annual award to recog- nize the contributions made by precollegiate or classroom teachers to improve history education. The award memorializes the $5,000. There will be cash prize awards of award has been given to 104 teachers since career of Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau, University $250, $500, $750, $1,500, and $3,000 to it was established in 2006 by a private donor; of Louisville, for her path-breaking efforts to students in both middle and high school 48 awards were given in 2009. For informa- build bridges between university and precol- categories. tion about the 2010 awards, visit facinghistory. legiate history teachers. Last year, Sawyer Bowman, a 10th grade org/teachingaward. Queries to Special Projects The successful candidate will receive a student at Woodlawn School in Davidson, Coordinator Judi Bohn, 617-232-1595 ext. one-year OAH membership, a one-year sub- North Carolina, won the Grand Prize and 708. E-mail: [email protected]. scription to the OAH Magazine of History, received a personal message of congratu- and a complimentary registration for the lations from President Barack Obama (www. annual meeting. The winner’s school will viddler.com/explore/cspanstudentcam/videos/1539). The American Civic Education Teacher receive a certificate. The award will be pre- Documentaries must be the original work Awards (ACETA) recognizes educators who sented at the annual meeting of the OAH of students; however teachers may provide have demonstrated a special expertise in Washington, DC, April 7-10, 2010. Read guidance and critiques. Entries must repre- in teaching about the U.S. Constitution, details at www.oah.org/activities/awards/tachau/ sent varying points of view. Students may Congress, and public policy. Each year the index.html. Applications must be received work alone or in groups up to three. Read ACETA program selects and showcases three by December 1, 2009. more at www.studentcam.org. The deadline for teachers (full-time, K-12 classroom teach- entries is 5:00 pm ET, Wednesday, January ers, serving in public or private schools) 20, 2009. who have done exemplary work in prepar- Tell your students to grab their video cam- ing young people to become informed and eras. A national competition, now in its sixth engaged citizens. year, sponsored by America’s cable television The organization Facing History and ACETA recipients receive an all-expenses- industry through C-SPAN, invites all middle Ourselves gives the Margot Stern Strom paid trip to Washington, DC, to participate and high school students to produce a 5-to Teaching Award annually to teachers who are in an educational program that includes 8 minute video documentary using C-SPAN implementing the Facing History program observing committee hearings in Congress, programming on either of the following top- and who successfully integrate intellectual, meeting members of Congress and other ics: “One of the Country’s Greatest Strengths”; emotional, and ethical dimensions of study key officials, and visiting sites such as the or “A Challenge the Country is Facing.” into their students’ experience. The award National Archives and the U.S. Supreme A total of $50,000 will be awarded in makes a grant available to each recipient Court. The teachers are also honored during cash prizes, which include 75 student and to complete an in-depth project that leads an awards ceremony at a major civic educa- 11 teacher awards. The Grand Prize winner to higher levels of student engagement and tion conference. Learn more about the 2010 (the best overall entry) will be awarded student achievement in the classroom. The program requirements at www.civiced.org. tssp www.socialstudies.org 11 Professional Development

A four-week, free study tour “Exploring West educational materials to help bring China through Educational Seminar grants, Africa: Spotlight on Senegal” features the alive in the classroom. Each educator may which include all travel, living and program history and culture of Senegal, a country earn up to 50 CPDUs for their attendance expenses. Exchanges are short term, known for its vibrant cultural traditions. The in all sightseeing and cultural exchange taking place during the summer, and intensive experience will give participants activities. The cost of travel, lodging, and focus on the sharing of best practices and a solid practical knowledge of Senegalese meals, is $2,995 per person. For tour 2010 professional development. These grants culture, including a familiarity with the coun- itinerary and reservation form, visit cacbc. are funded by the Bureau of Educational try’s history, religion, politics, educational org/Educational_Tours. Queries may be sent and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department systems, and art forms such as music, dance, to Program Coordinator Jennifer Chan, of State and administered by American film, and literature. travelstudychina @gmail.com. Councils for International Education. Travel Pre-departure orientation: June 30- to Argentina, Brazil, Greece, India, Italy, July 2, 2010; Program in Senegal: July Jordan, Mexico, Thailand, or Uruguay. For 3-31, 2010. U.S. teachers, administrators The Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for full announcements and application form, and media/resource specialists at the Social and Economic Affairs) in cooperation visit www.americancouncils.org/ES. secondary education level may apply. Visit with the National Association of Japan- this Fulbright website for more information: America Societies (NAJAS) will sponsor a ten www.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/applicant.html. To day Fellowship to Japan in Summer 2010 Global Exploration for Educators learn about all of international programs, for educators in the U.S. and Canada. The Organization (GEEO) summer trips for visit www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org. Fellowship (tentative dates are the first week 2010 have been posted online. Detailed in July 2010) allows teachers to learn first information—including itineraries, costs, hand about contemporary Japanese society travel dates, and more--can be found at At Clarice Smith National Teacher Institutes, and enhance their classroom teaching www.geeo.org. Reach GEEO toll free at 1-877- join colleagues from across the country of global perspectives. The fellowship is 600-0105 between 9AM-10PM EST. To sign- and collaborate with subject experts open to Middle and High school classroom up for the GEEO listserv, please send an and leading technology professionals. teachers of economics, social studies and email to [email protected] with the subject line Through gallery talks, lectures, discussion history (grades 6-12) who have never lived “subscribe.” groups, and hands-on activities, learn to in Japan and have not visited Japan on incorporate technology to enliven your a similar study tour. Visit www.us-japan.org/ core subject teaching. Institutes are open jasp. Queries may be sent to Administrative Are You Moving? to educator teams of two to three teachers Assistant Kelly Chaney, [email protected]. Have A New E-Mail from grades 4-12 from the same school Deadline for applications is February 28, or district, each teacher representing a 2010. Address? different subject area (i.e., social studies, Go to the members-only link at language arts, science, math). Institutes socialstudies.org/membership to are held December 28-31, 2009; June 28- Street Law, Inc. and the Supreme Court renew your membership, change July 1, 2010; and July 19-23, 2010. A non- Historical Society will sponsor the annual your address, or update your mem- refundable program fee (December: $100/ Supreme Court Summer Institute, June 17- ber profile. That way, there’ll be no person; summer: $200/person) supports the 22, 2010. The institute is open to secondary gap in the delivery of your NCSS cost of resource materials. The Smithsonian level social studies teachers and supervisors publications. American Art Museum offers two $500 who will spend five days on Capitol Hill and scholarships per institute. Visit americanart. inside the Supreme Court learning about the And include your e-mail address to si.edu/education/dev/cs/form. Queries may be sent Court, its past and current cases, and how to receive TSSP Update, which arrives to [email protected]. teach about them from top Supreme Court only by e-mail several times a year. litigators and educators. We will also hear You can also reach the Membership the justices announce the final decisions of Department at Explore the Ancient Middle Kingdom, the term and attend a private reception at [email protected]. with 12 days in Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, the Court. For full information and to apply Hangzhou, and Shanghai. Tentative Travel online (under the “Registration Info” tab), Dates: July 15-26, 2010. The 2010 Educators visit www.streetlaw.org/scsi_apply. Application tour to China will allow teachers, family, deadline is March 15, 2010. and friends to experience firsthand the arts, culture, geography, history, economics, government and technology of China. International exchange opportunities Participants receive background and for teachers and principals are available

12 November/December 2009 tssp Candidates Announced for NCSS Vice-President and Board of Directors

The Nominations Committee has presented a slate of candidates for the 2010 Board of Directors and Officer elections. The candidate for President-Elect is Sue Blanchette (Texas). The candidates for Vice-President are Dennis Banks (New York), and John Moore (Kentucky). The candidate elected as vice-president will be in line to become NCSS President in 2012. Members of good standing as of December 31 will receive ballots by mail in February. Vice President Elementary Secondary K-12 At large At-Large Dennis Banks (NY) Kim O’Neil (NY) Peggy Jackson (NM) Terry Cherry (TX) Melissa Collum (SC)

John Moore (KY) Hilary Rosenthal (IL) Marian Mathison Renay Scott (OH) Desrosiers (MA)

Cultivating Leadership at the Annual Conference

Who: Members of Affiliate Councils, Associated Groups, and Community Organizations

When: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:30–5:00p m What: The culmination of year-long, online communications happens here, face to face, on the floor of the NCSS Annual Conference. NCSS is offering the following afternoon program on Thursday, November 12, to get things humming! See the Conference Program for details. We hope you will be able to join us!

Concurrent Sessions of group’s funds, signing contracts and making legal commitments, 12:30–1:30p m and reporting guidelines. Sample documents will be provided. Partnerships: A Joint Venture to Success Presenter: Theron Trimble, Executive Director, Florida Council for How do you create and maintain partnerships across social studies the Social Studies, Naples, FL. disciplines and within the education community? Participants will gain useful strategies for building collaborative relationships and receive examples of tools, resources, and models of success (such Focus on Public Policy as the Michigan Social Science Alliance and the Michigan Joint 1:45–3:15p m Education Conference). Legislative Briefing Presenters: Tom Web, President, Michigan Council for the Social Washington Partners and NCSS will share news about the Studies, and Annie Culverhouse-Kruise, Certified Meetings Professional, reauthorization of national education law (ESEA), the state-led Association Management Resources, Ann Arbor, MI. development of internationally benchmarked common stan- dards, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Accessing Funds from ARRA Participants will have the opportunity to share legislative news The U.S. Department of Education is making an unprecedented from their states and voice suggestions for next steps. funding available to states, administrators, districts, and schools Presenters: Della Cronin, Washington Partners; Susan Griffin, NCSS through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Executive Director; and Ana Post, NCSS Director of External Relations This session will share information on the funding programs most & Council Communications accessible to your council, as well as strategies for meeting grant requirements through strategic partnerships with other organiza- tions. House of Delegates Preparation Presenter: Beth Ratway, Senior Consultant, Learning Point Associates, 3:30–5:00p m Merton, WI. Share Resolution Drafts Representatives from councils, associated groups, and communities Structure Your Finances for Success! (who will be submitting one or more resolutions on Friday morning Examine and define your group’s short- and long-term goals in order at the Resolutions Hearings) can seek feedback and co-sponsors. to develop an integrated annual activities finance plan. Establish Your soapbox is here! structures within your group that will support your finance plan Moderators: Tara Sides, HOD Chair; Terry Cherry, HOD Resolutions and growth, such as clear parameters of authority on expenditures Chair; and NCSS Staff tssp www.socialstudies.org 13 National Council for the Social Studies proudly announces the Carter G. Woodson Book award and honor books for 2009. The works below have been chosen as the most distinguished social science books depicting ethnicity in the United States for young readers. The awards will be presented at the 89th NCSS Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, November 13–15, 2009.

Elementary Level (Grades K – 6) Carter G. Woodson Book Award Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship by Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Bryan Collier. Published by Henry Holt and Company, LLC

Carter G. Woodson Honor Book A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero adapted and illustrated by Gina Capaldi. Published by Carolrhoda Books (A Division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.)

Middle Level (Grades 5 – 8) Carter G. Woodson Book Award The Rise of Jim Crow (Drama of African-American History) by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson with Virginia Schomp Published by Marshall Cavendish Benchmark

Carter G. Woodson Honor Book Booker T. Washington and Education (Lucent Library of Black History) by John F. Wukovits Published by Lucent Books

Secondary Level (Grades 7 – 12) Secondary Level (Grades 7 – 12) Carter G. Woodson Book Award Carter G. Woodson Book Award Don’t Throw Away Your Stick Till You Cross the River: Reaching Out byThe Francisco Journey Jiménez of an Ordinary Man PublishedVincent Collinby Houghton Beach (with Mifflin Anni CompanyBeach) Published by Five Star Publications, Inc. Carter G. Woodson Honor Book WhenCarter the G.Children Woodson Marched: Honor Book TheUnited Birmingham States v. Civil Amistad: Rights Slave Movement Ship Mutiny bySusan Robert Dudley H. Mayer Gold PublishedPublished by by Enslow Marshall Publishers, Cavendish Inc. Benchmark

About the Carter G. Woodson Book Awards About Carter G. Woodson Woodson books accurately reflect the perspectives, cultures, and The awards are given in honor of Carter G. Woodson (1875–1950), values of the particular ethnic or racial group(s) represented; scholar, educator, historian, and founding editor of The Journal of promote pluralistic values; are informational or nonfiction (but not Negro History. In 1915, Woodson founded the Association for the textbooks); are well written, reflecting originality in presentation Study of Negro Life and History, and, in 1926, initiated Negro History and themes; and are published in the United States in the year prior Week, which gave rise in 1976 to Black History Month. to the award year. Eligible books are evaluated for readability, suitability for age/grade level, scholarship, illustrations, and For more information curriculum enhancement. To read about submitting a book and to see award winners 1974– 2009, visit www.socialstudies.org/awards/woodson.

14 November/December 2009 tssp NCSS News NCATE Seeks Reviewers NBPTS Standards Unveiled NCSS seeks members to serve as reviewers of social studies teacher Learn about new standards that define what it means to be an education (at the university level) for the National Council for accomplished social studies-history teacher! On Sunday November Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE, online at www.ncate. 15, 2009, at 8:00am, at the NCSS Annual Conference, the National org). Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) will host a ses- Teams of reviewers examine program reports and conduct reviews sion “The Accomplished Social Studies Teacher: Presenting the over the Internet that place primarily in October/November and Revised Social Studies-History Standards of the NBPTS.” These March/April. Usually each reviewer is assigned no more than three standards will provide an inspiring vision for what defines not just reviews per cycle, and spends about 8 to 10 hours per review. competence, but excellence in teaching in our field. Training takes place at the NCSS Annual Conference. Trainees Over seven months, a committee examined and envisioned what are asked to attend the free, all-day institutional training clinic on it means to be an accomplished social studies/history teacher. Wednesday, November 11, 2009, as well as a “How to Review” ses- NBPTS is expected to approve the standards in early November sion on Friday, November 13 in the morning, followed by a work- 2009, so conference attendees will be among the first to see the shop in the afternoon that includes experienced reviewers. final document. (Preview materials at www.nbpts.org.) If you are interested in becoming an NCSS reviewer, contact Related sessions on Saturday November 14 at the conference Alberta M. Dougan, Ed.D., Coordinator of NCSS Program Review, include (at 11:45a m ) “Calling All NBCT Teachers and University at [email protected]. Researchers” and (at 1:30p m ) “Organizing the NBCT Community.” Also, stop by the Community Showcase to meet with Social Studies-History NBCT educators and other members of the com- mittee. (See your Conference Program for the various days and hours of the Showcase.) Queries may be sent to Michael Yell, NBCT, Past-President of NCSS, and middle school teacher, at yellmm@hudson. k12.wi.us.

tssp www.socialstudies.org 15 National Council for the Social Studies 8555 Sixteenth Street, Suite 500 Silver Spring, MD 20910

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