Welcome Back Social Studies Teachers!.

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

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It’s that time of year again. Check out these summer opportunities for teachers!.

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

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

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

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!

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?​.

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 .

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.

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

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 for lessons/resources

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.

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

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 Courtney.Stoops@doe.k12.ga.us

Certification requirements to teach the Personal Finance and Economics course were released by PSC effective 4-15-2023, can be found here.

Beginning with Freshmen entering high school in the 2024-2025 school year, all students will be required to take a financial literacy course their 11th or 12th grade year. Currently, the Personal Finance & Economics course (45.061) satisfies this state requirement.

SB220 and Financial Literacy Guidance:.Senate Bill 220 (2022 Legislative Session) adds a requirement, beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, for students to complete at least a half-credit course in financial literacy during their 11-12 grade years in order to graduate.

3. The terminology for the event listed as the “1906 Atlanta Riot” or the “1906 Atlanta Race Riot” in the standards will be changed to the “1906 Atlanta Race Massacre” to more accurately reflect the event and resources provided by statewide historical organizations.

2. The American Indian nation listed in the standard as “Creek” will now be listed as “Muscogee (Creek)” as this is the accurate legal name listed in the federal registry and the name preferred by members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.