2012

Cultural Literacy--Getting to Know the Sikh Americans


Explore Sikh culture, traditions, identity, and faith with "Fun Facts"; "Did You Know"; and "Culture Quiz" segments that entertain and inform. This program will leave students engaged and enlightened.

Time: 
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Presenters: 
Janice Singh, Kaur Foundation, Potomac, MD
Room: 
4C-3
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Civil War Curriculum Workshop


Study the Trust’s Civil War Curriculum. This free resource provides 9 standards-based goals covering the war from disunion to reconstruction; complete with lessons, materials, and assessment. Then work with colleagues to create your own.

Time: 
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Presenters: 
Nicole Osier, Civil War Trust, Washington, DC
Room: 
4C-3
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The Civic Mirror--A Simulation-Based Social Studies Program


This online and face-to-face education program utilizes the best of tech-ed and constructivist learning methods to transform classrooms into countries and students into citizens. Students don't just learn about law, government, and economics, they get to participate in their own mini-versions of them.

Time: 
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Presenters: 
Brenda Ball, Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC
Room: 
4C-1
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Humanity in the Midst of War: Empowering Tomorrow's Global Citizens


War is much more complicated than a video game. Give your students the skills to grapple with global issues and explore humanitarian responses to conflict. Free, standards-aligned, ready-to-use resources provided.

Time: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Presenters: 
Alicia Guajardo, James Lane, American Red Cross, Washington, DC; Joanne Dufour, Antioch University, Seattle, WA
Room: 
608
session id: 
862
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Chief Standing Bear's Footsteps: Voices from Our Past, Today


The investigation of Chief Standing Bear’s journey and the plight of the Poncas comes alive with engaging participant experiences using media, digital technology and historical habits of mind.

Time: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Presenters: 
Cindy Renner, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE; Larry Wright, Lincoln, NE
Room: 
618
session id: 
614
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Teaching World and U.S. History as Mystery


Classroom ready materials teach U.S. and world history as uncertain problems based on primary & secondary sources: images, words, music, numbers riddled with bias, confusion, controversy to motivate youthful detectives.

Time: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Presenters: 
Jack Zevin, David Gerwin, Queens College/CUNY, New York, NY
Room: 
617
session id: 
544
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The DBQ Project: A Solution to the Common Core Standards


Aligning with Common Core, The DBQ Project sharpens students’ critical thinking, reading and evidence-base writing. The Project’s method allows all students, grades 4-12, to excel in the sophisticated DBQ experience.

Time: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Presenters: 
Mollie Hackett, Beth Montgomery, The DBQ Project, Evanston, IL
Room: 
616
session id: 
465
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Engaging ELLs in Meaningful Social Studies and Literacy Learning


Using narrative, students participate in learning experiences from the viewpoint of a character to construct personal understandings about subject matter and apply literacy skills within a meaningful context. Curriculum provided.

Time: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Presenters: 
Margit McGuire, Seattle University, Seattle, WA; Bronwyn Cole, University of Western Sydney, Penrith, Australia
Room: 
615
session id: 
236
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Smithsonian's Let's Do History Tour


Join National Museum of American History educators for an interactive, multimedia supported presentation that showcases our interdisciplinary approach to teaching with a focus on everyday objects, people-centered stories, and dialogue.

Time: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Presenters: 
Naomi Coquillon, Matt Hoffman, National Museum of American History, Washington, DC
Room: 
614
session id: 
144
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Creating e-Books that Matter: Here’s Everything You Need to Know


Janet Wong (janetwong.com) has written e-books on endangered animals, political awareness, and other social issues. Join her in a step-by-step workshop on publishing your own e-book. Come ready to create!

Time: 
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Presenters: 
Janet Wong, Princeton, NJ
Room: 
613
session id: 
80
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