Social Studies Updates

Recent Postings to the Social Studies Listserv and Social Studies Updates .

To join the Maine Dept. of Education Social Studies Listserv, click here. The archived documents provided on this page are in PDF format.

October 29, 2009 New!	January 9, 2009
June 15, 2009	November 4, 2008
May 14, 2009	October 29, 2008
April 15, 2009	October 22, 2008
March 13, 2009	October 14, 2008
March 4, 2009
February 5, 2009
January 13, 2009

Updated Materials for Wabanaki Studies and LD 291

The Department of Education’s Social Studies Website has recently updated its Maine Native (Wabanaki) Studies page. Information on this page supports the integration of Wabanaki Studies and LD 291. To review these new resources go to http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ss/wabanaki/index.shtml

Office of the Secretary of State 2009-10 Student Programs

As you prepare your 2009-10 curriculum, please consider including one or more of the following educational programs offered by the Secretary of State that are designed to promote civic participation and awareness of Maine’s History. To learn more, please visit the webpage at www.maine.gov/sos/kids/ or contact the Secretary of State's office: e-mail sos.office@maine.gov, or phone 626-8400.

An overview of each program can be found in this flyer: Student Programs - PDF

Supporting Materials for Implementing the 2007 Learning Results

The Maine Department of Education is developing several tools to support deeper understanding of the revised Maine Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction for Social Studies. As these materials are finalized, they will be posted on this website.

The link below provides an introduction to the Learning Results revision process, changes in structure and content for Social Studies standards, and potential considerations for implementing the revised standards. This is available in both PowerPoint and Flash Presentation formats. http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ss/index.html

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