Integrating 21^st century skills into the Social Studies curriculum just got a boost with a new resource. The Partnership for 21^st Skills and the National Council for the Social Studies have created a map designed to provide educators with concrete examples of 21st century skills in classroom practices and highlights of the critical connections between social studies and 21st century skills.

The map details how to align teaching and learning to the demands of the 21st century by providing lesson examples that combine core skills like critical thinking, creativity and innovation with interdisciplinary themes such as civic, economic and entrepreneurial literacy and global awareness. The map also cites specific student outcomes and provides project models that will result in enhanced student achievement in grades four, eight and 12.

"I am confident we have developed an invaluable resource for social studies teachers and educators in general as we move toward a 21st century education system," said Michael Yell, president of the National Council for the Social Studies. "This map represents the intersection of 21st century skills and the social studies and provides an exciting tool for teachers and students."

The 21st Century Skills and Social Studies Map is the first in a series of core content maps designed for educators, administrators and policymakers. Other maps will be available for mathematics, English, geography and science throughout 2008 and 2009.

Social Studies Map

Source: Partnership for 21^st Century Skills, First-Ever 21^st Century Skills Map Released

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