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The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is once again sponsoring the Plains Peanut Festival Postcard Contest! This year’s theme-Living a Legacy: Peanuts, Politics, and Peace. Attached is a copy of the flyer with all the contest information. Contact [email protected]

Embedding language skills in the social studies helps English Learners develop proficiency in both. GATESOL 2023 Multilingual Writers Contents is open to high school students, the topic is “A Challenge or Experience I Faced” Submit by 9/15 gatesol.org/resources/23-2…

Join GaDOE Social Studies in Athens, October 26 and 27, for the GCSS Annual Conference! Be sure to visit us in the Social Studies Innovation Lab for a variety of high-tech to no-tech strategies and tools specifically aligned to the Social Studies GSE. gcss.net

Constitution Day Public Law 108-447 requires the designation of Constitution Day & Citizenship Day on September 17 each year.The purpose is to recognize the signing of the Constitution and recognize all who have become citizens. Visit inspire.gadoe.org for lessons/resources

Grant for Geographic Literacy Looking for some instructional inspiration and the resources to assist? Apply for the NCSS Grant for Geographic Literacy. Winners receive a $2,500 grant and more! Check out the details at socialstudies.org/membership/gra…

GaDOE Social Studies is excited to unveil our first set of interactive layered maps and activities on our new GIS page! Come see the world in ways you’ve never seen before using the power of GIS. This is where geography comes alive. bit.ly/gadoeGIS

History is just the retelling of the stories of the past. Having students write stories as a reflection of what they have learned can boost their writing skills & content knowledge. Check out these story organizers to help kids get started inspire.gadoe.org/lesson/3436

Check out NEW K-1 Inquiring Minds videos in the course resources of GaDOE Inspire What goods/services are important to you?​​ How do we honor America?​​ How can you be a good citizen in your community?​​ What do patriotic symbols teach us about America?​ inspire.gadoe.org/course/45.0010…

On August 18 Rosalynn Carter turned 96 years old. Born in 1927, the former First Lady has lead a long life full of service to others. Mrs. Carter has been a champion for mental and emotional health and caregiving throughout her career. Happy Birthday First Lady Rosalynn Carter!

Mindy Lawrence Named the Gilder Lehrman Institute 2023 History Teacher of the Year for Georgia an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For more information or to nominate a teacher visit gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-e…

As you start off lesson planning for this school year, what specific steps are you taking to be sure your English Learners are able to fully participate given their different language levels? See more details here colorincolorado.org/article/how-de…

If a picture is worth a thousand words what is a map worth? Comprehensible input is important for all kids but can really help engage our English Learners. Try using authentic maps for use as primary/secondary sources? Great site for original maps below oldmapsonline.org

It’s that time of year again. Check out these summer opportunities for teachers! shealy-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal…

Do you have questions about using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in your classroom? Join the GaDOE Social Studies team for GIS Office Hours topics can include using GIS Atlases, StoryMaps, GeoInquiries, setting up a school AGO account. Register at login.community.gadoe.org/events/social-…

Welcome Back Social Studies Teachers! youtu.be/8hz4VzEtku8