Social Studies
Recent Newsletter Articles
COVID-19: ABE Resource Considerations for Today and Beyond
COVID-19's effect on the ABE community is ever changing and will have a lasting impact. Know that there are plenty of resources and information to help teachers, students and communities to navigate this crisis today and beyond. Read More
Social Studies & Civics Online Resource Library Is Here!
Just the news you've been waiting for: ATLAS has launched a new Social Studies & Civics online resource library! In the new library, recommended social studies and civics lesson plans, classroom strategies, and related articles that are relevant for all levels of ESL/ABE will be highlighted and summarized. Check it out! Read More
Stand Up and Be Counted
The 2020 Census will take place next spring. We can help our adult learners understand the importance of the census and the negative impact that non-participation will have on their communities. The National Coalition for Literacy has some great resources to help you start this conversation. Read More
New FREE Curriculum Resources Available through the MnPCC
Thirty (30) FREE complete curricula for math, ELA, social studies, and science are available to ABE teachers through the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum. Printable texts, quizzes, and activities - all standards aligned - are waiting for you! Read More
Addressing the Critical Need for Critical Thinking Skills
Critical thinking emerged as an area for which many ABE teachers would like more instructional resources. As a result, a new resource has been added to the Critical Thinking section of the ACES Resource Library. Read on to discover how you can start using it in your classroom today. Read More
With Games, History and Civics Come Alive
Think History and Government are boring? Not when you learn them through interactive online games! Computer games are an effective medium for delivering powerful learning about social studies topics. Try it for yourself! Read More