2012
A Global Story: African Presence in Early World Empires
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThe presentation will offer a psychological approach to improve the academic performance and interest of African-American students by highlighting the achievements of people of African descent in World History.
Documenting Race: Teaching African American History with Primary Sources
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThis session focuses on teaching Black history with primary sources (speeches, artwork, demographic data). Presenters will focus on the political economy of slavery, Great Migration, and Civil Rights movement.
Five Instructional Routines for Promoting Vocabulary Learning in Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmTo improve student academic achievement, target vocabulary. Through an interactive and engaging workshop, explore five easily replicable instructional routines for teaching social studies word learning through meaningful and multiple exposures.
Stories of Civil Rights Champions: Cesar Chavez and Fred Korematsu
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmCesar Chavez’ grandson, Anthony and Fred Korematsu’s daughter, Karen will share personal stories and classroom resources about the farm worker’s struggle and the fight against the WW II Japanese Internment.
100+ Songs and More: Experiencing Music in Your Classroom!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmMotivate with music! Create activities utilizing songs proven successful to engage students and enhance knowledge. Packets of 100+ song ideas help teachers develop resources for immediate use in any classroom.
Lessons in Sustainability: The Challenge and Potential of South Africa
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmEducators with in-country experience will discuss South African socio-economic issues with emphasis on sustainability and disseminate materials for use in African Studies, Economics, AP World History, and Global Studies classrooms.
Facilitating Difficult Dialogues: Cultivating Citizenship in Diverse Societies & Classrooms
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThis interactive presentation will model structures and strategies that help students listen to and learn from perspectives that differ from their own or with which they disagree strongly.
Advanced Placement Macro-Economics and the Recent Economic Crisis
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmTeaching AP Macroeconomics invites the challenge of integrating economic issues with essential concepts and skills. This session shows how basic economic theory relates to the recent global recession.
Off The Page--Bringing Social Studies to Life!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmOur mission is to make material more accessible to students by creating a kinesthetic response. We create lessons that get students out from their desks, actively engaged in "doing history."
Read, Write, Create, Debate
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmParticipants will analyze events leading up to the Revolution. They will engage in the art of debate and use digital technology to create a cartoon animation.
