Organizations supporting social studies instruction in Maryland:
Center for History Education - Supporting the teaching of history, in collaboration with Maryland school systems and historical institutions. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Office - Working with teachers and students to provide resources for economic education. Junior Achievement - Teaching the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people. Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation - Promoting the importance of agriculture in our daily lives through supporting education. Maryland Council on Economic Education - Working to ensure that Maryland's school children leave high school equipped with the economic knowledge and decision-making skills they need. Maryland Geographic Alliance - Promoting geographic education and awareness among Maryland teachers, students, and the public. Maryland Historical Society - Providing stewardship of collections that are central to Maryland's history. Maryland Historical Trust - Preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland's past. Maryland Humanities Council - Presenting Maryland History Day, Chautauqua, and more. Middle States Council for the Social Studies - Serving New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Online resources supporting social studies instruction:
Archaeological Study of Colonial Chesapeake Culture from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Hampton: A Revolutionary Place a field trip that asks students to answer the question, “What impact did the American Revolution have on the lives of people at Hampton
Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeological Project containing instructional resources including interactive archeological activities
National Consortium for Teaching About Asia encouraging and facilitating teaching about East Asia in elementary and secondary schools
National Museum of Natural History video podcasts showing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of anthropologists at work in the museum
Maryland History Day Resources research links from the Maryland Humanities Council
Project Archaeology provides resources for guiding upper elementary students through the archaeological study of shelter
Teaching American History in Maryland: Documents for the Classroom document packets created by the Maryland State Archives and arranged by era
TeachUNICEF preK - 12 resources on critical global issues that impact children worldwide
Teaching with Historic Places instructional activities from the National Park Service
Veterans Day Resources from the Library of Congress
Regional museums and historic sites:
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum - Perpetuating the historic legacy of Babe Ruth, Baltimore's Orioles and Colts, and local and regional sports.
B & O Railroad Museum - Interpreting and presenting virtually every aspect of American railroad development and its impact on our society, culture and economy.
Baltimore Museum of Art - Creating an environment that inspires creativity, encourages learning, and fosters human understanding.
Baltimore Museum of Industry - Collecting, preserving, and interpreting the industrial and technological heritage of the Baltimore region.
Baltimore Maritime Museum - Interpreting four National Historic Landmarks: the Lightship Chesapeake, the USCGC Taney, the USS Torsk, and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse.
Baltimore Public Works Museum - Offering exhibits and programs on the way that public works shapes an urban environment.
Banneker-Douglass Museum - Preserving Maryland's African American heritage.
Carroll Mansion and Phoenix Shot Tower - Spearheading the revitalization of historic sites through innovation, collaboration, and culutral stewardship.Fire Museum of Maryland - Educating the public about the history, people, equipment, and techniques of the fire service of the United States.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine - Birthplace of the National Anthem
Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park - Highlighting African American maritime history.Frederick Historic Sites Consortium
Hampton National Historic Site - Telling the story of people -- enslaved African Americans, indentured servants, industrial and agricultural workers, and owners.
Historic St. Mary's City - Interpreting the history and archaeology of the site of Maryland's first capital.Historical Society of Frederick County - Increasing public awareness and appreciation of the history of Frederick County.
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - Exploring the changing cultures and environment of the Chesapeake Bay region of the past 12,000 years.
Jewish Museum of Maryland - Collecting, preserving, and studying the history, traditions, and culture of Jewish life in Maryland.
National Museum of Civil War Medicine - Preserving and researching the legacy of Civil War medical innovation.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture - Presenting compelling and triumphant stories of ordinary and extraordinary African American heroes in Maryland.
Small Museum Association - Maryland Members
Walters Art Museum - Bringing art and people together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning.