Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. This three-part webinar series explores how big ideas become daily instruction—through strong materials, practical strategies, and classroom-ready practices. Join educators and experts shaping the future of the field.
WEBINAR SERIES
The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Join the National Council for the Social Studies and inquirED for our upcoming webinar series.
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Fall Social Studies Webinars
WEBINAR SESSION
High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies
Thursday, October 23, 3:30 pm (CT)
Essential Domains of High-Quality Social Studies Resources
High-quality instructional materials are essential to rigorous, inclusive social studies instruction, but how do you know if materials meet the mark? Join us for a hands-on walk-through of the newly updated Social Studies Curriculum Review Guide, a practical, research-aligned tool to evaluate materials across six essential domains and support strong classroom implementation.
WEBINAR SESSION
Implementing Elementary Social Studies Across a District
Thursday, November 13, 3:30 pm (CT)
Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Systems, Driving Change
High-quality social studies instruction can be transformative, but bringing it to life across a district takes vision, planning, and support. Join us for a practical conversation with district leaders who are leading this work. From building teacher capacity to selecting strong, inquiry-aligned materials, we’ll explore what it takes to implement with clarity and coherence.
WEBINAR SESSION
A Day in the Life: Inquiry in a 5th-Grade Social Studies Classroom
Thursday, December 11, 3:30 pm (CT)
A Practical Look at How Inquiry Comes to Life in Real Classrooms
What does inquiry look like in action? Join us for a classroom deep dive as we follow a 5th-grade social studies lesson from start to finish. Through classroom footage and reflective narration, you’ll step into the shoes of a teacher and see how students engage with a compelling question, analyze sources, build knowledge, and apply their learning in authentic ways.