The Social Studies Connection Hub

Preparing students for success in college, career, and civic life

Welcome to the Social Studies Connection Hub!

This is your central space for all things CCS social studies—designed to streamline access to high-quality curriculum, instructional materials, professional learning opportunities, and collaborative tools. Our goal is to support educators in fostering critical thinking, civic engagement, and historical understanding in every classroom. Check back often for updates, new resources, and announcements that keep our social studies community connected and growing.

Contact Us

Matt Doran, K-12 Social Studies Specialist

Office of Teaching and Learning

3700 S. High Street

Columbus, Ohio 43207

Newsletters

Guiding Documents

Points of Emphasis 2025-2026

Big Ideas and Overarching Essential Questions

Snapshot of a Successful Social Studies Classroom

Featured Resources

TCI Implementation Resources

CCS has adopted TCI's History Alive!, Geography Alive!, Government Alive!, Econ Alive!, and Global Issues Alive! programs for core social studies courses in grades 6-12.

Social Studies Teaching and Learning Strategies

An annotated bibliography of 50 social studies teaching strategies: Preview and Processing; Evidence-Based Argumentation and Writing; Historical Concepts and Events; Social Studies Skills and Primary Sources; and Discussion and Deliberation.

Social Studies Blended Learning Padlet of Padlets

A collection of online tools and resources for use in Blended Learning classrooms. Padlets include: Graphic Organizers, Choice Templates, Interactive Sites, Readings, and Video Resources.