Civics & Government
"Do As I Do": Modeling Collaboration and Inclusion in Civics
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmElementary teachers share a professional collaboration model used to teach civics across grade levels, applying Project Citizen and student mentoring to foster inclusion, differentiation, and meaningful participation among all learners.
Teaching 21st Century Literacy Skills with Civil Discourse Strategies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmThis session addresses our ideologically divided media and the uncivil behavior it often inspires. Participants will learn 21st century literacy skills that help deflect uncivil discourse in adoloscents.
Using the Supreme Court as Lens for Discussing Controversial Topics
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmSupreme Court cases can provide an intellectual framework for students to discuss controversial topics. Session will use recent cases to explore how to use Supreme Court briefs in the classroom.
The Digital Upgrade of "Letters to the President"
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmThe Annenberg Presidential Learning Center will introduce 21st century strategies of communicating to our elected officials. Participants will leave with classroom ready curriculum, literacy strategies, and technological upgrades.
The Drafting Board: Developing Writing Skills through Civic Debate
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmiCivics' latest online tool helps students build literacy and argumentation skills by crafting polished essays around a range of exciting civics topics; it also provides teachers with key assessment tools.
Campify Your Classroom: No Marshmallows Required
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmThis session will bring the magic of summer camp activities to the classroom to engage students in innovative learning experiences that promote the necessary skills to be active democratic citizens.
Technology and the Fourth Amendment
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmWiretapping, infrared, GPS, oh my! Courts repeatedly address the use of technology to conduct searches. Will explore cases raising technological challenges to the Constitution, and discuss methods for teaching them.
Putting the Constitution into ConText
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmThis session will expose participants to James Madison's Notes on the federal convention, making the debates over the Constitution from 225 years ago relevant to the debates about government today.
I'm a Future Voter!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmEducating the next generation of active, informed citizens.
Public Opinion: Who Cares and Why Should You?
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmIntegrating a study of public opinion into Social Studies, Math, Science, and English. Students will review, create, and write about surveys and other methods of opinion taking with technology.
