We asked 160 Social Studies educators at the NCSS National Conference this year and the results are now in.

Teachers were all over the place and a few had similar ideas.

We asked 160 Social Studies educators at the NCSS National Conference in St Louis, "If Social Studies were a car..." What would it be? Listed was everything from Model-T Fords to Ferraris and Corvettes along with one loud and flashy 1965 red Mustang. There was a clear consensus around the idea of a classic.

The second theme centered around trucks, minivans and SUVs. Described as flexible space with lots of room and because they can carry everything.

Three ideas made us smile:

• the amphibious vehicle with wings
• the James Bond car with hidden weapons—very practical in unexpected situations
• a spaceship that connects the past to the future.

Here at Inquiring Minds we think Social Studies teachers really rock!