This is a great resource will lessons of the day and games. There is an enormous tab to the left of the page with a large amount of resource headings. it seems as though it could be really helpful to Elementary Education Majors.
Testimonials on a variety of topics from experts. They for the most part are extremely thought provoking. It covers opinions of topics ranging from "Just War Theory" to Cognitive innovations.
These are a ton of one page activities from Bill Nye the Science Guy's website that really provide accurate visuals as a foundation for elementary school students. I actually remember doing a few in my second grade class.
I am currently covering the development of American industry in my methods course and these are some really helpful links providing more detailed information about specific important people and events.
School house rock is one of those shows that I watched as a kid that made certain things really interesting to me. In a middle school social studies class I feel like these lyrics along with the videos which can be found online can be a great introduction to a unit.
This is the website address for the National Council for the Social Studies. Payment for full resources is required, however there is top social studies news including legislative action alerts and education news.