shannon wilson

Your name: Shannon Wilson

Your Content Area: Social Studies

Name of primary professional organization: National Council for the Social Studies

Web site address: http://www.socialstudies.org/

What journal(s) does the organization publish? Social Education, Social Studies and the Young Learner, Middle Level Learning, NCSS Bulletins, Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, Theory and Research in Social Education, The Social Studies Professional or TSSP is the official newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies, PASS stands for Powerful and Authentic Social Studies

Give a brief overview of the contents of the web site: The site offers information, support, ideas, development, and conference information for the Social Studies teacher.

What curriculum resources are available on the web site? Many different links to resourses are available. Teaching with Documents, Curriculum Standards, Lessons, 21st Century Skills, Election 2008, Downloadable Noteable Tradebooks for Young People.

How much is membership in the organization? Is there a student membership?  Comprehensive Membership dues are $70. Regular Membership dues are $59; Student/Retired Membership dues are $33 (instructor certification required for full-time student status).