Clinics

PRE-CONFERENCE CLINICS

9:00AM-4:00PM
Preparing NCSS/NCATE Program Reports-Clinic for Program Report Writers
Workshop to prepare participants to review teacher preparation programs in social studies or related disciplines and to update current reviewers in applying NCSS Standards for the NCATE Program Review Process.
Presenter: Alberta Dougan
Fee: $300 for members, $360 for nonmembers

Full-Day Clinics

8:00AM-4:00PM
Canada: Looking Beyond the 49th Parallel
Gain a foundation for teaching about Canada, our North American neighbor and closest political ally. Instruction and curriculum resources provided by US National Resource Centers on Canada and Canadian Consulate officials. Hosted by the Consulate General of Canada, Denver, at 1625 Broadway (3 blocks from the Colorado Convention Center). Participants responsible for own travel there. Refreshments, lunch, and 8 clock hours included.
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers

10:00AM-4:00PM
The Top Ten: Engaging Teaching Strategies Guaranteed to Work from Grade School Through Grad School
Strengthen your teaching with ten engaging, motivating, field-tested strategies that involve students in active discussion, reading, writing, concept formation, inquiry, and critical thinking. Authentic, hands-on, multi-disciplinary, ready-to-use examples.
Presenters: Geoffrey Scheurman, University of Wisconsin—River Falls; Michael Yell, Hudson Middle School
Fee: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers

10:00AM-4:00PM
History Alive! Technology in the Secondary Classroom
Discover how to combine the TCI Approach and technology to create more classroom interaction than you ever dreamed possible. Use 21st-Century skills and create customized curriculum to meet state standards.
Presenter: TCI Trainer
Fee: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers

10:00AM-4:00PM
Econ and Government Alive! Why Civics Should Matter to High School Students
Discover the TCI Approach bringing Civics to life. Show students how to build personal financial literacy and how to connect to local, state, and federal government in their everyday lives.
Presenters: Dawn Smith, Teachers' Curriculum Institute
Fee: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers

10:00AM-4:00PM
Teach the Ottoman Empire: Innovative Lessons for 21st Century Skills
Bring the Ottoman Empire to life in your classroom while increasing students' reading, research, critical thinking skills! A group of teachers will share their innovative lesson plans and teaching ideas.
Presenters: Brian Croone, Stillwater Area High School; Louise Forsyth, Poly Prep Country Day; Jeffrey Mann, Flowing Wells High School; , Linda Waagen, Portland Adventist Elementary; Barbara Williams, Buena High School
Fee: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers

10:00AM-4:00PM
Archaeology, Global Citizenship, and Effective Instruction
Archaeology provides an engaging way to teach cultural understanding and global citizenship while integrating social studies, science, and literacy. Participants will experience classroom-ready instructional materials through an interactive workshop.
Presenter: Jeanne Moe, Montana State University
Fee: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers

8:00AM-5:00PM
EarthCache—Let the World Be Your Teacher
Participants will drive to the Hogback, west of Denver, visiting Red Rocks Amphitheater, and fabulous geologic features. Stop for lunch in Golden and visit amazing exposed dinosaur fossilized foot imprints.
Presenters: Paul Nagel, Northwestern State University; Anita Palmer, GISetc; Roger Palmer, GISetc
Fee: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers

10:00AM-4:00PM
Lessons from History: Nazi Propaganda, Media Literacy and the Information Age
Using the resources of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, participants will explore contemporary issues of media and democracy through the exhibition, "State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda.”
Presenters: : Peter Fredlake, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; Peter Mehlbach, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Fee: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers

1:00-5:30PM
King Tut and Egypt at the Denver Art Museum
The education staff at the Denver Art Museum will use the story of Tutankhamum and the content of his tomb to discuss storyboarding as a tool for exploring culture and history, and what symbolism tell us about cultural and historical context. Clinic price includes entrance to the King Tut exhibit following the clinic. Participants are responsible for own travel to Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Registration for this clinic closes on October 8, 2010.
Fee: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers

2:00-5:00PM
How to Put Graphic Organizers on Steroids When Teaching History
Content literacy research and practical applications of software (provided) featuring visual tools enhanced with embedded prompts targeting essential understandings and use of high-impact information processing strategies when addressing NCSS themes. .
Presenter: Edwin Ellis, University of Alabama
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers

2:00-5:00PM
Bored or Whiteboard? Strategies to Engage 21st Century Learners
Digital whiteboards are a great classroom tool, but where do you start? This hands-on session will show you how. .
Presenters: Sean Cadina, Promethean; Glenn Diedrich, Pearson; Greg Slook, Pearson
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers

2:00-5:00PM
Curriculum Connections: Integrating Social Justice Themes into the K-12 Curriculum
This experiential workshop will introduce educators to the methodology and content of the Anti-Defamation League’s Curriculum Connections, a collection of original lesson plans that integrate social justice themes into K-12 curricula.
Presenter: Scott Hirschfeld, Anti-Defamation League
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers

2:00-5:00PM
Harness the Power of Google
Straight from the Google campus in Boulder, the experts share latest technology tools: how to use Google apps, Google Earth, Sketch Up, how to really search and other Google gadgets
Presenters: Brenda Barr, Colorado Department of Education; Catherine Moats, Google
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers

2:00-5:00PM
Differentiating Instruction to Advance Literacy: Utilizing the Past to Perfect the Future
This clinic demonstrates how teachers may lead students to content literacy, acknowledging their needs through differentiated, cognitively engaging, standards based paths. Participants will engage in literacy based differentiated instruction demos..
Presenters: : Susan Piper, University of South Alabama; Paige Baggett, University of South Alabama;Susan Santoli, University of South Alabama
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers

2:00-5:00PM
The Civic Mirror—Revolutionize Your Social Studies Curriculum
The Civic Mirror turns classrooms into countries and students into citizens, changing how students learn about law, government, and economics. Learn this program by playing it! Resources will be provided.
Presenters: Amy Ross, Panorama Secondary School; Regan Ross, Panorama Secondary School
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers

2:00-5:00PM
Exploring Humanitarian Law: Empowering Students to Make a Difference
Engage students in developing 21st century skills through the Exploring Humanitarian Law program. This interactive workshop will provide easy-to-use materials to promote global awareness, critical-thinking, problem-solving and multiple perspectives.
Presenter: Alicia Guajardo, American Red Cross; Mark Stoesz, Ellsworth Senior High School
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers

2:00-5:00PM
Teaching About China and Japan’s Changing Cultural Landscape
Presenters will explore contemporary social, political and economic issues facing both China and Japan through interactive classroom lessons and teacher background materials. All participants will receive complimentary copies of three curriculum resources as well as copious handouts. This clinic is co-sponsored by the NCSS Asia Community and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia.
Presenters: Linda Wojtan, Mary Bernson, Lynn Parisi, Lynn Kalinauskas, Sheila Onuska, National Consortium for Teaching About Asia; Kelly McKee, Lake Forest High School
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers