Civics & Government
Action Civics: Adding Relevance and Rigor to the Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThis interactive presentation demonstrates action civics strategies for empowering students to identify core issues in their community, analyze root causes of these issues, and work collaboratively towards long term solutions.
Using Digital Media: Content in Your Classroom in Just Seconds!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmExplore the new interactive Digital Classroom created by the Newseum! Free to teachers, the site offers award-winning videos, viewing guides and lesson plans that help students become knowledgeable media consumers.
ESEA Flexibility Waiver and What It Means to Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmStates have sought NCLB waivers in order to meet high standards in a manner that best meets their needs. How does TLE, new accountability, and Common Core affect Social Studies?
The Fed and the U.S. Constitution
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmIs the Fed Constitutional? Examine central banking in the U.S. from its humble beginnings to the modern Federal Reserve System. Leave with instructional insights,free materials, and an engaging lesson.
Comparative Democracies: Political Systems in Canada and the United States
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmCompare two neighboring democracies. Learn how Canada's parliamentary system of government works and helps Canada maintain its motto of "Peace, Order and Good Government." Lesson plans/textbooks will be shared.
Discovering Civic Engagement: Using iCivics to Enhance Your Democratic Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmUtilizing Icivics.org in a democratic classroom fosters active learning, 21st century skills acquisition, and authentic and engaging interactions with the social studies curriculum.
Opening Windows to 21st Century Citizens of Character with Film
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThis engaging session will explore how to develop students into 21st century citizens of character using film. Handouts will be provided to all participants.
It's About the Pink Elephant: Negotiating Religion in Elementary Classrooms
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmShould religion be discussed in U.S. public schools? The Supreme Court says yes. Learn why and how to address this controversial topic, and leave with resources to get you started.
Social Studies and CCSS for Literacy: One Model for Implementation
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmGraduate students Teresa Frizell and Sara Stull will share the crosswalk they created between the CCSS for Literacy in History/Social Studies and Washington State's Social Studies Skills Grade Level Expectations.
Creating Future Citizens
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmStudents from Arab Spring countries work with students from the US and Taiwan to learn about democracy. Students explore rights and duties, tolerance and freedom, and civic engagement.
