2011 Conference Session Schedule

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 7:00am - 9:00am
- President's Breakfast and Teacher of the Year Awards (Tickets Required)
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 7:00am - 9:00am Room: Ballroom A
  
  The President’s Breakfast, the official opening of the 91st NCSS Annual Conference, will feature the presentation of the NCSS Teacher of the Year awards. Celebrate excellence as we recognize outstanding classroom teachers and honor the work of teachers everywhere.
  
  Presenters:
  NCSS President Sue Blanchette

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am
- CUFA RIP Session 1
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 304
  University, none
  
  Presenters:
  "Ashley Lucas, Towson University, COE"
- "Geography as a ""novel"" idea!"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 208B
  none, Geography
  
  "World Geography textbooks could be challening for students who struggle with reading. Novels like ""Facing the Lion"" captivate student interest. Students could improve reading and comprehension and also geographic literacy."
  
  Presenters:
  "Dr. Lisa Draper, PA Alliance for Geographic Education"
- "Interpreting Cold War Origins: Past, Present and Future."
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 140B
  Secondary Level-High School, World History
  
  "This session will examine the politicized nature of looking for the ""causes"" of the Cold War (1945-1991). Attendees will delve into the arguments and take away teaching strategies and materials."
  
  Presenters:
  "Lee Eysturlid, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy"
- Our Voice and Vote Matter
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 149B
  Civics and Government, Supervisory-Administrative
  
  The 2012 Presidential Election Year is almost here. Get students engaged by joining the Kids Voting program. Learn about the Civics Alive curriculum and opportunities for an authentic voting experience.
  
  Presenters:
  "Richard Coe, Kids Voting Southeast Pennsylvania; Lisa Rodgers, Central Bucks School District; Bobby Fox, Kids Voting Tampa Bay"
- STOY #1 Award -- Session Placeholder
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 149 A
  Secondary Level-High School, none
  
  Presenters:
  "Prema Cordeiro, "
- Records in Record Time: Bringing the Archive to Busy Teachers
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 147A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  Encourage students to enjoy history through interaction with primary source Presidential records! Our free online modules bring history alive and are applicable to students of all learning levels and styles.
  
  Presenters:
  "Marsha Sharp, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum; Heather Nice, George W. Bush Presidential Library"
- Getting “Psyched” About Learning: Web2.0 Applications and Differentiated Student Expression
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 201
  Secondary Level-High School, Psychology
  
  Session explores how the latest Web2.0 applications greatly increase the tools available to demonstrate learning in innovative ways. Two practicing psychology teachers discuss use of these technologies and share resources.
  
  Presenters:
  "Kerry Poole, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; David Valdez, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida"
- The Anticipatory Set: Capturing Student Attention
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 203A
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, U.S. History
  
  First impressions are everything! How can teachers use the Anticipatory Set to capture the students’ attention and boost their achievement?
  
  Presenters:
  "Paul Francis, Ruffner Academy, Norfolk Public Schools, VA; Eritt Sinkko, Ruffner Academy, Norfolk Public Schools, VA"
- "Students as Local, Digital History Creators: The GeoHistorian Project"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 202B
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, U.S. History
  
  "Learn how to teach your students to create digital, local, historical content for audiences beyond your classroom. Bring your smartphone for hands-on participation!"
  
  Presenters:
  "Mark van 't Hooft, Kent State University; Thomas McNeal, Kent State University"
- OUTRAGEOUS Teaching: U.S. History Edition
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 204C
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "A high-energy, entertaining session filled with magic, mayhem, and most importantly, methods to capture and engage your hard-to-motivate students through interactive and creative approaches to teaching history."
  
  Presenters:
  "Dave Burgess, "
- Bring Japan to Your Classroom: Through Kids’ Eyes and Voices
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 143B
  Elementary, Global Connections
  
  "Experience new approaches to introducing Japan to your students through: an interactive presentation, engagement in hands-on activities, and take-home materials designed by museum educator, author, and long-time resident of Japan."
  
  Presenters:
  "Willamarie Moore, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston"
- Visualizing Social Justice: Using Images to Promote Social Change
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 144B
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  Controversial images are often connected to the movement for social justice. This session will present example lessons on the use of controversial images to promote social justice in history classrooms.
  
  Presenters:
  "Todd Hawley, Kent State University; Alicia Crowe, Kent State University"
- Culturally Relevant Literature: Notable Trade Books and Lessons!
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 209 ABC
  Elementary, U.S. History
  
  "ECE Community proudly presents the 6th annual NTB concurrent sessions (K-2,3-4, 5-6) emphasizing Dimensions of Diversity. Participants receive all lessons on CD and are eligible to win a NTB! "
  
  Presenters:
  "Dr. Patricia Palmer, Operation Outreach, UMKC Center for Economic Education; Dr. Janie Hubbard, University of Alabama; Dr. Melinda Odom Staubs, Jacksonville State University; Dr. Lynn Kelley, University of West Alabama; Dr. Ruth Busby, Troy University; Dr. Mary Hass, West Virginia University; Dr. Blythe Hinitz, The College of New Jersey; "
- 1812: Who Won the War?
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 144A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "The Americans; the British; the Amerindians? Utilizing an eScrapbook produced in partnership with NCSS and proven 21st century pedagogy, participants will draw their own conclusions about the outcome. Grades 7-12. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Brian McClean, Epoch Multimedia Inc.; Michael Clare, "
- From Dick and Jane to Sneetches: The future is acceptance!
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: Salon C
  Secondary Level-High School, Social Sciences
  
  "Use Dr. Seuss and other books to give students an opportunity to see the world as what it can be. Marzano can teach culture, diversity and social strata."
  
  Presenters:
  "Gloria Freels Mc Elroy, Tennessee Council for the Social Studies; Dorothy Hendricks, University of Tennessee"
- Wartime Press Freedoms: From the Pentagon Papers to Wikileaks
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 103B
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  "Freedom of the press illuminates the inner workings of government. Its limits are most challenged during wartime, when the interests of national security collide with citizens’ cherished right to information."
  
  Presenters:
  "Shawn Healy, McCormick Foundation Civics Program"
- "Thinking about Thinking Skills: Not What, but How"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 143A
  Elementary, Social Sciences
  
  Thinking skills are critically important for students. Do you struggle with how to teach them? Come and learn about the patterns to our thinking and how to teach them!
  
  Presenters:
  "Jennifer Orr, Annandale Terrace Elementary School; Meghan Callahan, Annandale Terrace Elementary School"
- Charm City: Down to the Wire
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 306
  University, Social Sciences
  
  "Baltimore’s notoriety has only increased since “The Wire” debuted. This presentation demonstrates how one secondary teacher developed a course, “Charm City: Down to the Wire,” where students explored community civics. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Ashley Lucas, Towson University, Towson, MD; Julie Clark, Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore, MD"
- “Smoking Was So Cool Then!” Comparative Approaches for History Instruction
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 208A
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, World History
  
  "By comparing sets of Newsweek/Time magazines published at different times, this presentation demonstrates how to use popular publications to teach U.S. and world history with comparative and interdisciplinary approaches."
  
  Presenters:
  "Han Liu, "
- Teaching Skills: The Keys to Unlocking Social Studies Content
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 103A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "This session will provide instructional strategies and classroom ready lessons demonstrating how an emphasis on skills such as literacy, writing and critical thinking, can enhance any social studies content."
  
  Presenters:
  "Erica Schnee, Bozeman High School, Bozeman, MT; Liza Doty, Smoky Hill High School"
- Using Technology to Engage Students and Promote Inquiry
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 203B
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  "Learn how to use technology resources such as wiki’s, blogs, and podcasts to increase student engagement in the classroom while pushing the students towards being lifelong learners. Materials provided."
  
  Presenters:
  "Kelly Jones-Wagy, Overland High School, Cherry Creek Schools, Aurora, CO; Dr. Peggy O’Neil-Jones, Library of Congress, Teaching with Primary Sources, Western Region"
- "Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future with Civic Voices"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 145B
  Secondary Level-High School, Global Connections
  
  Students around the world are preserving the history of iconic democratic struggles. Participants will learn how to inspire their students by collecting and using oral history narratives. Free materials included.
  
  Presenters:
  "Timothy Evans, Academy of Urban Planning, Brooklyn, NY; Karen Lee, Thurgood Marshall Academy, Washington, DC"
- The Local History Wiki: Students Investigating Race for Public Value
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 305
  University, U.S. History
  
  Students in Indiana write local history articles published at WikiMarion.org. This presentation reports on a project where students created a web exhibit on a 1930 lynching in their community.
  
  Presenters:
  "Robert Lucas, "
- "Learn economics with Eleanor, Caesar, Rosie and other famous Americans"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 147B
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, Economics
  
  "Come star in a readers theater about Eleanor Roosevelt or Rosie the Riveter. You'll engage in more exciting activities blending reading, history and economics and take home classroom-ready lessons. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Suzanne Gallagher, Director, Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Economic Education; Sherie Surbaugh, Associate Director, University of Kanas Center for Economic Education"
- """Worse Than War"""
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 143C
  Secondary Level-High School, Global Connections
  
  PBS documentary and Facing History and Ourselves’ study guide “Worse than War” explore the phenomenon of genocide. Participants explore strategies for teaching global justice with students’. Free study guides.
  
  Presenters:
  "Jennifer Jones-Clark, "
- Understanding Fiscal Responsibility: Teaching National Debt Through Social Studies Courses
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 140 A
  Secondary Level-High School, none
  
  "Social studies courses present opportunities to teach the national debt, federal budget, budget deficit, fiscal responsibility, and civic engagement. Lesson plans and resources provided for teaching students about these topics."
  
  Presenters:
  "Anand Marri, Institute on Education & the Economy Teachers College, Columbia University; Maureen Grolnick, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY; Scott Wylie, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY"
- Constructing LGBT Inclusive Curriculum--Resources and Instructional Strategies
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 204B
  none, none
  
  "How do you construct a curriculum that includes positive representations of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people, history and events? This session will provide guidance on content development as well as examples of available resources and instructional strategies."
  
  Presenters:
  "Robert McGarry, GLSEN-The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network; Jenny Betz, GLSEN-The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network"
- Using Coins in Your Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 204A
  none, none
  
  "The United Staes Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change Website www.usmint.gov/kids introduces students to the world of coins and offers educators free resources, fun activities, and cross-curricular K-12 lesson plans."
  
  Presenters:
  "Debbie Dawson, United States Mint; Chris Rower, United States Mint"
- EDSITEment 2.0 #HistoryTeacher
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 144C
  none, none
  
  "EDSITEment, the prize-winning fourteen-year-old partnership of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Verizon Foundation, offers lesson plans, student interactives and review websites for K-12 teachers. Find out about our interdisciplinary history and social studies resources to supplement, extend and enrich the standard curriculum."
  
  Presenters:
  "Joseph Phelan, National Endowment for the Humanities"
- Using Coins in Your Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 204A
  Elementary, Economics
  
  The United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change Website www.usmint.gov/kids introduces students to the world of coins and offers educators free educational resources, fun activities, and cross-curricular K-12 lesson plans.
  
  Presenters:
  Debbie Dawson, Chris Rower, The United States Mint, Washington, DC
- Constructing LGBT Inclusive Curriculum--Resources and Instructional Strategies
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 204B
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  How do you construct a curriculum that includes positive representations of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people, history and events? This session will provide guidance on content development as well as examples of available resources and instructional strategies.
  
  Presenters:
  Robert McGarry, Jenny Betz, GLSEN-The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, New York, NY
- Composing a Career in Social Studies Research
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 149A
  University
  
  Research is a process of personality-driven inquiry where one question leads to another, forming a line of inquiry. The presenter will describe the paths of inquiry that marked her career and consider research as following one's puzzlements. Imagine your won research journeys, and suggest needs for future inquiries as you identify significant questions for your own investigations.
  
  Presenters:
  Lynne Boyle-Baise, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Concurrent Sessions 1
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room:
  
  Concurrent Sessions and Workshops.
  
  Browse Sessions
  
  Presenters:
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 101
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: 202A
  
  The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) will assemble a panel of NCES report specialists to explore the results of the NAEP 2010 social studies reports. Panelists will lead attendees through the fundamentals of NAEP, highlight differences in students' performance based on demographic characteristics, and explore how NAEP can be used in the classroom.
  
  Presenters:
- Teacher Education and Professional Development Community
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: Renaissance Meeting Room 2
  
  Teacher Education and Professional Development Community
  
  Presenters:
- Asia Community
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 10:00am Room: Convention Center Salon D
  
  Asia Community
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 11:30am
- House of Delegates Resolutions Hearing
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 11:30am Room: Convention Center Room 142
  
  House of Delegates Resolutions Hearing
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 5:30pm
- Exhibit Hall Opens
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:00am - 5:30pm Room: Convention Center Hall D
  Exhibits are located in Convention Center Hall D
  - Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM
  - Saturday 8:30AM-5:00PM
  - List of Exhibitors
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:15am - 11:15am
- Awards Committee
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 9:15am - 11:15am Room: Renaissance Meeting Room 3
  
  Awards Committee
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am
- CUFA RIP Session 2
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 304
  University, none
  
  Presenters:
  "Ashley Lucas, Towson University, COE"
- Sociology and the 21st Century High School Student
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 201
  Secondary Level-High School, Social Sciences
  
  This session focuses on active simulations and technology that excite student learning. The session offers proven strategies as to how high school teachers have increased collaboration in the 21st century.
  
  Presenters:
  "Hayley Lotspeich, Wheaton North High School; Chris Salituro, Stevenson High School "
- Teacher’s Fears: Including Gay Perspectives in the Social Studies Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 103B
  Secondary Level-High School, Social Sciences
  
  "Teachers fear including gay students and families in their curriculum despite ethical and legal mandates. This presentation provides a comprehensive K-12 framework for creating a safe, inclusive classroom environment."
  
  Presenters:
  "Aimee Alexander-Shea, Eastern Oregon University; Robert Bailey, University of South Florida, Tampa FL "
- Practice Historical Thinking and Civil Discourse with SCAN
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 149B
  Civics and Government, Middle Level-Jr. High School
  
  Teach your students a four step critical thinking strategy to help them evaluate multiple points of view and practice civil discourse as they work to resolve past and current dilemmas.
  
  Presenters:
  "Sandra Wozniak, TregoED"
- The Asperger Student in the Social Studies Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: Salon C
  Secondary Level-High School, World History
  
  Teaching social studies to students with Asperger Syndrome presents a myriad of challenges. This session will provide teachers with strategies to allow their AS students to meet with success.
  
  Presenters:
  "Elizabeth Organt, Hill Top Preparatory School"
- Money for Life: A Case Study in Financial Planning
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 306
  Secondary Level-High School, Economics
  
  "A classroom teacher presents an original unit using money market, bond and stock mutual funds. Lessons, revised annually, teach life-time investing strategies, rather than the gambling of stock market games."
  
  Presenters:
  "James D'Acosta, "
- The Great Debate: Digital Technology for the American History Learner
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 144C
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "Digital technologies provide teachers and students unprecedented ways to reach across time and place. We’ll use the Internet, digital whiteboards, and new e-texts to make American history classrooms interactive."
  
  Presenters:
  "Barbara Lundberg, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Michal Howden, Pearson Education; India Meissel, "
- Uptown Classroom: Urban Geography for the New Century
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 208B
  Secondary Level-High School, Geography
  
  "Most of our students are urban dwellers, but traditional instruction doesn't include the urban sphere. This session will show how a suburban high school integrated Urban Geography for all students. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Deann Bucher, Monarch High School; Scott Allen, Boulder Valley School District"
- The Who? What? How? for NCSS University Based Student Affiliates
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 305
  University, Global Connections
  
  "This session will continue discussion of organizing, implementing, and maintaining, NCSS university based affiliate chapters. Intended audience groups are pre-service teachers, higher education faculty, and state Council members."
  
  Presenters:
  "John Moore, Western Kentucky University"
- Who Makes Your Chocolate? What Can Students Do About It?
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 143C
  Secondary Level-High School, Global Connections
  
  How do social entrepreneurs advocate for change in the global economy and help consumers and workers find their voice while teachers help students find their voice and take action?
  
  Presenters:
  "Tracey Wilson, Conard High School; Elizabeth Devine, Hall High"
- "Using Pop Culture, Film, and Media to Teach Social Psychology"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 147B
  Secondary Level-High School, Psychology
  
  "Lesson plans for films that cover topics such as racism, conformity, and aggression. Lessons involve shows such as, What Would You Do? and several social psychology project ideas."
  
  Presenters:
  "Sean Tischler, Salesianum School"
- Teaching Diversity and Tolerance using Muslim Youth Oral Histories
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 208A
  Secondary Level-High School, Global Connections
  
  "In ""This is Where I Need to Be,"" Muslim students address religious and ethnic identity in public schools. Use these stories to promote tolerance in diverse classrooms. Teaching resources provided."
  
  Presenters:
  "Ashley Taylor, Teachers College, Columbia University; Scott Wylie, Teachers College, Columbia University; Amy Mungur, Teachers College, Columbia University"
- Germany Opens Doors: Exploring Cross-Cultural Dialogue through TOP!
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 209B
  Secondary Level-High School, Global Connections
  
  Participants will learn how to internationalize curriculum and open classrooms to cross-cultural dialogue through the Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP). New instructional materials will be introduced by the curriculum developers. Complimentary materials and information about study tours will be provided.
  
  Presenters:
  "Wood Powell, Goethe-Institut Washington"
- Going Graphic: Using Graphic Novels to Teach History
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 144B
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "This session will explore how high school Social Studies educators can utilize graphic novels to teach history and important literacy skills such as inferencing, sequencing and cause and effect. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Michelle Reidel; Ashleigh Wright; Christine Draper, "
- "Lies, Secrets, and Sex: J. Edgar Hoover’s Anti-communist Crusade"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 204C
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "The Civil Rights Movement is the focal point and adolescent literature is the vehicle as evidence is presented illustrating J. Edgar Hoover’s attacks against gays, activists, and immigrants. Materials distributed."
  
  Presenters:
  "Dr. Jason O'Brien, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Dr. Marc Aronson, Rutgers University; Dr. Jesus Garcia, University of Nevada, Las Vegas"
- Making Ancient History Relevant in Today's World
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 203B
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, World History
  
  Participants will come away from this engaging session armed with unique teaching strategies and ready-to-use lesson plans that bring ancient history alive and make it relevant to 21st century learners.
  
  Presenters:
  "Andrew Warren; Robert Cousineau, "
- Effective 21st Century Skills to teach about 18th Century Men
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 143A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  Special needs students are an “At Risk” diverse population and challenging to motivate. The presentation incorporates 21st Century skills necessary to help students relate to the lessons of George Washington
  
  Presenters:
  "Susan Miller, Middleboro High School"
- We Might Be Heroes
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 140A
  none, U.S. History
  
  "Headline, May 3, 1963: “Dogs and Hoses Repulse Negroes at Birmingham.” Back-story: 3,500 children jailed. Outcome: Civil Rights Movement saved. Your classroom: Students play everyday heroes and let freedom ring!"
  
  Presenters:
  "Meira Levinson, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Cynthia Levinson, Children's Book Author, Austin, TX; Sherelle Ferguson, Cambridge Community Charter School"
- Mastering the “We” Game: Teaching the Fundamentals of Civic Competence
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 209C
  Civics and Government, Elementary
  
  "Civic competence improves student behavior and increases achievement. It is based on the concept of “we” and mastery of fundamental civic dispositions, skills and behaviors taught in the early grades."
  
  Presenters:
  "Karen Williams, Rainbow Days, Inc."
- "Explore Geography, Environment and Global Challenges With Webquests That Inspire!"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 145B
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, Global Connections
  
  "Discover how World Wise Schools’ Webquests, based on the experiences of Peace Corps Volunteers, will engage your students in investigations of geography, culture, the environment, and 21st century global challenges."
  
  Presenters:
  "Marjorie Anctil, Peace Corps; Emily Hestness, Peace Corps; Sarah Whelan, Alexandria City Public Schools"
- Revising the Revisionist: Using Howard Zinn in the APUSH Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 103A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States is the paradigm for revisionist history. Use it as a supplementary text with study questions, discussion/essay prompts, primary sources and chapter quizzes. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Terrence Miller, "
- Trading Places: Putting Education in the Hands of the Students
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 140B
  Elementary, U.S. History
  
  Using children’s interests to guide planning and teaching isn’t a new idea. This interactive session invites participants to create a project approach unit where the resource guides leave off.
  
  Presenters:
  "Carey Hory, Jewel C. Anderson Elementary School, Conley, GA; Attillah Brookshire, Jewel C. Anderson Elementary School, Conley, GA; Shonneka Smith-DuPriest, Jewel C. Anderson Elementary School, Conley, GA"
- Dramatic Trials that Enrich the Teaching of History and Government
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 147A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "The Teaching Judicial History project offers on-line historical narratives, primary source documents, and classroom strategies that enable teachers to incorporate the history of the federal courts in their existing curriculum."
  
  Presenters:
  "Bruce Ragsdale, Federal Judicial Center; Mabel McKinney-Browning, American Bar Association - Division for Public Education; Howard Kaplan, American Bar Association - Division for Public Education"
- Marching with the Civil Rights Movement
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 203A
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, U.S. History
  
  "Get out of that chair! With this kinesthetic workshop, participants will learn how to make the complex struggles and emotions of the Civil Rights Movement come to life for students."
  
  Presenters:
  "Matthew Foglino, The Urban Institute of Mathematics, New York City Department of Education; Michael Freydin, Halsey Junior High School, The New York City Department of Education"
- Students and Freedom of Conscience: Religious Rights in the Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 209A
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  How does the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment protect students’ freedom of religion? Explore this question with ready-to-use lessons in this interactive session featuring Supreme Court case studies.
  
  Presenters:
  "Gennie Westbrook, "
- George Washington slept here! WHAT? Reaching and teaching exceptional learners.
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 202B
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, U.S. History
  
  Hook exceptional learners using pictures and accessible text. George Washington’s life is a great place to start. Washington faced challenges throughout his lifetime. Students can to relate to his struggles.
  
  Presenters:
  "Cindy Plummer, Northeastern Regional Professional Development Program- Lovelock, Nevada"
- Archaeology and Social Studies: Making the Past Come Alive in Your Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: Room 204A
  none, none
  
  "Most Social Studies topics incorporate archaeological information. Learn about standards-based educational resources offered by the leading international archaeology organizations. Lesson plans, classroom resources, and recommended electronic media."
  
  Presenters:
  "Miller Sarah E., Archaeology Education Clearinghouse; Prtichard Christy, Archaeology Education Clearinghouse"
- "Democratizing the DBQ: Critical-Thinking and Historical Writing, Grades 4-12"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 204B
  none, none
  
  "The DBQ Project will overview their materials and professional development, and discuss how they have helped students and teachers grades 4-12 handle the rigorous document analysis and evidence-based writing in World and U.S. History"
  
  Presenters:
  "Chip Brady, The DBQ Project"
- izzit in Your Classroom?
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 143B
  none, none
  
  "izzit.org provides compelling educational DVDs, current events lessons, unique games and contests to over 300,000 teachers, 44,000 schools and 29 million students. Attend to receive free membership and free videos!"
  
  Presenters:
  "David Truhett, Central High School"
- Archaeology and Social Studies: Making the Past Come Alive in Your Classroom!
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 204A
  Secondary Level-High School, Social Sciences
  
  Most Social Studies topics incorporate archaeological information. Learn about standards-based educational resources offered by the leading international archaeology organizations. Lesson plans, classroom resources, and recommended electronic media provided.
  
  Presenters:
  Sarah Miller, Christy Pritchard, Archaeology Education Clearinghouse
- Democratizing the DBQ: Critical-Thinking and Historical Writing, Grades 4-12
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 204B
  U.S. History
  
  The DBQ Project will overview their materials and professional development, and discuss how they have helped students and teachers grades 4-12 handle the rigorous document analysis and evidence-based writing in World and U.S. History.
  
  Presenters:
  Chip Brady, The DBQ Project, Evanston, IL
- izzit in Your Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 143B
  
  izzit.org provides compelling educational DVDs, current events lessons, unique games, and contests to over 300,000 teachers, 44,000 schools and 29 million students. Attend to receive free membership and free videos!
  
  Presenters:
  David Truhett, Central High School, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Reading Like a Historian: A Document-Based History Curriculum Intervention
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 149A
  Secondary Level-High School
  
  Learn how students who were reading below grade level benefitted from an inquiry-based history curriculum intervention. This presenter takes you throughout the structure and reasoning behind the "Document-Based Lesson" and discusses the exciting results of her six-month study with more than 200 eleventh grade students in urban public school classrooms.
  
  Presenters:
  AVishag (Abby) Reisman, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
- Concurrent Sessions 2
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room:
  
  Browse Sessions
  
  Presenters:
- Vital Issue: Teaching East Asia
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: 202A
  
  Two prominent East-Asian studies scholars will present a seminar on Confucianism, a cultural thread common to East-Asian civilizations.
  
  Presenters:
  Richard Shek, Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies, California State University Sacramento; Mark Peterson, Professor of Asian and Near Eastern Languages, Brigham Young University
- Canada Community
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: Renaissance Meeting Room 2
  
  Canada Community
  
  Presenters:
- Non-Public Schools Community
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: Renaissance Meeting Room 5
  
  Non-Public Schools Community
  
  Presenters:
- Early Childhood/Elementary Community
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 11:15am Room: Convention Center Room 148
  
  Early Childhood/Elementary Community
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 12:15pm
- FASSE Governing Board
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 12:15pm Room: Convention Center Room 141
  
  FASSE Governing Board
  
  Presenters:
- Public Relations/Government Relations Committee
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:15am - 12:15pm Room: Renaissance Meeting Room 8/9
  
  Public Relations/Government Relations Committee
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Diane Ravitch-Keynote Speaker
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:30am - 12:30pm Room: Ballroom A
  
  Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. From 1991 to 1993, she was Assistant Secretary of Education and Counselor to Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander in the administration of President George H.W. Bush. President Clinton appointed her to the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees federal testing.
  
  Presenters:
  Diane Ravitch
- Social Studies and the Young Learner Editorial Board
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:30am - 12:30pm Room: Convention Center Room 142
  
  Social Studies and the Young Learner Editorial Board
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:30pm - 3:00pm
- Communities Showcase
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:30pm - 3:00pm Room: L Street Bridge
  
  NCSS Communities play a vital role as vehicles for social studies professionals to discuss current topics in the profession, seek advice, share their knowledge and connect with others with similar interests. Visit the NCSS Community Showcase on the L Street Bridge of the Walter E.
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:30pm - 1:15pm
- Nominations and Elections Committee
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:30pm - 1:15pm Room: Renaissance Meeting Room 3
  
  Nominations and Elections Committee
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- House of Delegates New Delegate Briefing
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm Room: Convention Center Room 207A
  
  House of Delegates New Delegate Briefing
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
- Keynote Speaker-Arne Duncan
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm Room: Ballroom A
  
  Arne Duncan is United States Secretary of Education. Arne Duncan was nominated to be secretary of education by President Barack Obama and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Jan. 20, 2009.
  
  Presenters:
  Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm
- CUFA Rip Session 3
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 304
  University, none
  
  Presenters:
  "Ashley Lucas, Towson University, COE"
- What Justifies War?” Engaging At-Risk Students in Online Discussions--
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 203A
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, U.S. History
  
  "Learn how middle schoolers participate in multi-state, online discussions to justify war and apply their thinking throughout U.S. history. Presenters will share instructional material, alignment with standards and logistics. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Nicholas Lawrence, East Bronx Academy for the Future; Joseph O'Brien, University of Kansas; Ellsworth Tina, University of Kansas"
- The World Around Us: Learning through Children’s Literature
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 201
  Elementary, Geography
  
  "Are you an elementary teacher looking for a way to teach your students about the world? This session will feature exciting, hands-on, active lessons to teach geography through children’s literature. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Paul Nagel; Sandra Goldich, Louisiana Geography Education Alliance"
- "Yelling, Screaming, Acting Out: Dramatic Ways to Teach Social Studies"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 208A
  none, U.S. History
  
  "The presentation will focus on four drama based teaching activities to teach about the American Revolution. Emphasis will be on process drama, student interaction, and content engagement. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Jeremy Clabough, The University of Tennessee; Sarah Philpott, The University of Tennessee; Lance McConkey, The University of Tennessee; Dorothy Blanks, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN; Thomas Turner, The University of Tennessee; Shannon Hamblen, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN"
- Helping Students Understand and Appreciate the Contract Theory of Government
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 203B
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, U.S. History
  
  "Through activities and discussions, participants explore two free downloadable lessons by the Bill of Rights Institute that help students understand the development and impact of the contract theory of government."
  
  Presenters:
  "Gennie Westbrook, Bill of Rights Institute"
- "Common Core State ELA Standards for CITIZENSHIP, College and Career"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: Salon C
  Civics and Government, none
  
  "This newly developed resource/matrix demonstrates how civic education can be utilized to meet the Common Core State Standards for English-Language Arts in preparing all students for College, Career, and Citizenship!"
  
  Presenters:
  "Michelle Herczog, Los Angeles County Office of Education; Cricket Kidwell, Trinity County Office of Education"
- We the People: Who are the “We” in the People?
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 208B
  Elementary, U.S. History
  
  Explore how “the people’s” rights have expanded or been limited since the Founding by analyzing primary sources using engaging instructional strategies. Participants will receive lesson plans and content resources.
  
  Presenters:
  "Donna Shouse, University of Missouri, St.Louis, Missouri; Bev Paeth, Covington Independent Schools; Maria Teepe, Covington Independent Schools"
- Carter G. Woodson Author Panel Discussion -- Session Placeholder
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 149 A
  University, none
  
  Presenters:
  "Prema Cordeiro; Ana Post, NCSS"
- How Google Tools Can Close the Achievement Gap
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 144B
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  Google provides teachers with many free resources to make the classroom more technology-friendly. This session will show teachers how to close the achievement gap using a variety of Google tools.
  
  Presenters:
  "Mike Hasley, Henrico County Public Schools; Doug Saunders, Henrico County Public Schools; Kourtney Bostain, Henrico County Public Schools; Kelly Jessup, Henrico County Public Schools; Mike Dunavant, Henrico County Public Schools"
- It's Showtime! Student Directors Present Civil Rights Leaders
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 204C
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  Participants will explore a cooperative biography lesson enhanced by digital storytelling. Small groups will share strategies for using this tool as a culminating activity of a Civil Rights unit.
  
  Presenters:
  "Carolyn Weber, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; Heather Hagan, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN"
- Step by Step: Teaching Students To Become Historians Using Literature
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 140A
  none, World History
  
  "This presentation provides a clear guide for teaching students to become historians using literature. Attendees will be provided materials including student guides, a list of books, and assessment rubrics."
  
  Presenters:
  "Janet Hammer, Texas A&M University - Dept. of Teaching, Learning, and Culture"
- Teaching East Asia Using Cultural Artifacts and Primary Sources
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 140B
  Secondary Level-High School, Global Connections
  
  Infuse your history and world culture courses with cultural artifacts and primary sources to teach about East Asia. CD with lesson plans and audio/visual resources will be provided.
  
  Presenters:
  "Yoonjung Choi, Teachers College, Columbia University; Eui-Kyung Shin, Northern Illinois University; Yong Jin Choi, The Korea Society; Kevin Richins , Lynden High School; Greg Sill, Smithtown High School Western Campus"
- Financial Crises 101: A Resource for High School Teachers
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 147B
  Secondary Level-High School, Economics
  
  "Eight activity-filled lessons designed to teach about financial crises in the high school classroom. Bubbles, panics, manias, swaps, the Great Recession, housing, Japan, J.P. Morgan, etc. "
  
  Presenters:
  “Bill Bosshardt, Florida Atlantic University Center for Economic Education”
- “A Negro in the White House”: “Shock” “Outrage” in 1901
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 202B
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "On October 20th 1901, southern newspapers denounced President Roosevelt’s White House dinner with Booker T. Washington. This session explores the context and significance of a “Negro in the White House”. "
  
  Presenters:
  "David Hicks, Virginia Tech; E. Thomas Ewing, Virginia Tech; Erin Weiss, Virginia Tech; Matthew Walker, Virginia Tech; Cathy Cocke, Virginia Tech"
- Strategies for Teaching Diversity from Early Childhood through Elementary School
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 143C
  Elementary, Global Connections
  
  This session will share a number of field-tested and research-based teaching strategies to develop an appreciation of diversity in early childhood and elementary aged children.
  
  Presenters:
  "Alison Dobrick, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ; Victoria Fantozzi, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ"
- Did that Really Happen? Connecting Historical Fiction and Nonfiction Texts
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 306
  University, U.S. History
  
  "Historical fiction and nonfiction are powerful tools in the social studies classroom. In this interactive session, I will model my use of a transactional journal assignment."
  
  Presenters:
  "Jodi Bornstein, Arcadia University"
- """Gen-I-Revolution"": An interactive economics and personal finance simulation for students. "
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 145B
  Secondary Level-High School, Economics
  
  "Students need to graduate understanding financial and economic literacy. This engaging, standards based online game has students competing, learning these skills and allows teachers to assess student learning. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Doug Young, Council for Economic Education"
- Primary Sources Plus Geography! National Archives Meets Google Geo Tools
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 149B
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "Combine National Archives’ online resources, including DocsTeach.org, with Google Geo tools such as Google Earth and Google Maps, to create customized, engaging activities that teach historical and geographical thinking skills."
  
  Presenters:
  "Stephanie Greenhut, National Archives and Records Administration; Tina Ornduff, Google Geo Education"
- Sustaining Programs After the Teaching American History Funds have Ended
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 144A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "All good things must end... Teaching American History Grant funds will also. Yet, options for sustaining professional development and learning opportunities for history teachers without TAH funds are endless. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Dr. Dawn Marie Baletka, Navasota ISD, Navasota TX; Pam Kniffin, Navasota ISD, Navasota TX"
- We Can’t Talk about THAT! Analyzing LGBTQ Issues in Classrooms
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 209B
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  "There are a myriad of social issues dealt with by social studies teachers. LGBTQ issues are one of the most complicated. Create a safe, validating atmosphere for deeper reflection. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Lynne Carlson, University of South Florida - Tampa"
- Differentiation and Engagement: Simple Tools and HOT Methods
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 103A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "Engage and challenge students using simple, effective methods. Create leveled questions and assessments, access easy differentiation tools and free resources to raise scores and higher order thinking in Social Studies."
  
  Presenters:
  "Suzanne Wooton, Sandra Day O'Connor High School, Phoenix, AZ; Debbie Peters, Deer Valley Unified School District"
- Best Practice in Meaningful Elementary Social Studies
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 209C
  Civics and Government, Elementary
  
  Social Studies & the Young Learner Editorial Board-sponsored session on best practices in elementary school social studies.
  
  Presenters:
  "Andrea Libresco, Hofstra University; Jeannette Balantic, Garden city Public Schools"
- Student Learning Through Digital Literacies And World Understanding.
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 147A
  none, Geography
  
  " By giving students freedom to collaborate and create digital projects, they gain understanding of their relationship to their diverse world and its cultures. Student projects will be shared. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Kay Conners, Auburn Middle School, Warrenton, VA"
- "Scaffold, Scaffold, Scaffold: Tweaking Social Studies Plans to Benefit ELLs"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 209A
  Elementary, U.S. History
  
  "Learn about the WIDA standards and effective ways to engage English Language Learners through visual, graphic and interactive support. Think “Can Do” and the possibilities are endless. Handouts."
  
  Presenters:
  "Stephanie Wasta, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA"
- How a Bill Really Becomes a Law: Part One
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 103B
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  "Ready made lesson plans on moving a bill through the House of Representatives: assigning bills to committees, the workings of the Appropriations committee and the role of the Rules committee. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Cindy Martinez, San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton,CA; Darrick Hayman, Lake Stevens High School, Lake Stevens, WA; Nicholas Santana, Southwest High School, El Centro, CA; Benjamin Snedeker, Northridge High School, Johnstown, OH; Shirley Riefenhauser, Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh, NY"
- "International Benchmarking, Global Competencies, and Citizenship Preparation"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 143B
  Civics and Government, Supervisory-Administrative
  
  "How can we best prepare students for their futures, how well are we doing, and how do we know? More specifically, how do American students perform relative to their international counterparts, what does this tell us, and what can we learn from others?
  
  Presenters:
  "Cathy Covington, University of Iowa; Chris Harth, St. Andrew's Episcopal School; Diane Brantley, California State University at San Bernardino; Maureen McLaughlin, U.S. Department of Education"
- Notable Trade Book Authors 2011
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 143A
  University, none
  
  "Award-winning authors Cynthia Pon and Donna Jo Napoli discuss their writing processes and selected work. Sponsored by the Notable Social Studies Trade Book Review Committee, a co-sponsored project of NCSS and the Children’s Book Council. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Isaac Willis Larison, Fulbright Scholar, Norway; Kay A. Chick, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Penn State Altoona, Altoona, PA; Cynthia Grady, Head Librarian , Sidwell Friends Middle School, Washington DC; Gregory M. Imbur, Director of Accreditation, Goshen College, Goshen, IN; Kathleen Kavet, Social Studies Teacher, Nor"
- Teaching Government and Economics Using Digital Technology
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 204B
  none, none
  
  "This presentation will focus on teaching government and economics integrating a digital textbook and ancillary materials, along with a Smartboard, remotes, multi-media and the Internet, to engage students. "
  
  Presenters:
  NULL
- Using The Week Magazine in the Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 204A
  none, none
  
  "Wondering how to integrate real world news into your curriculum? In this interactive session, you’ll meet the editor of THE WEEK and learn how unique features can help you engage students and meet curricular objectives."
  
  Presenters:
  "Porter Robin, Porter Education Productions"
- Teaching Government and Economics Using Digital Technology
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 204B
  none, none
  
  "This presentation will focus on teaching government and economics using the latest technology and methods. We will learn how to integrate a digital textbook and ancillary materials, along with a Smartboard, remotes, multi-media and the Internet, to engage students in the learning process. Samples will be available."
  
  Presenters:
  "Laurence Christopher, Christopher Productions, LLC"
- Using The Week Magazine in the Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 204A
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  Wondering how to integrate real world news into your curriculum? In this interactive session, you'll meet the editor of THE WEEK and learn how unique features can help you engage students and meet curricular objectives.
  
  Presenters:
  Robin Porter, Porter Educational Productions, Gaithersburg, MD; Bill Falk, THE WEEK Magazine, New York, NY
- Powerful Texts: Building Student Literacy Across the Curriculum through Enabling Texts
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 144C
  Secondary Level-High School
  
  Apply the principles of identity-centered literacy instruction across the disciplines to empower students through reading complex and powerful texts.
  
  Presenters:
  Antira Butler, Juliet Mohnkern, Krista Fantin, Sheron Brown, Cesar Chavex Charter School, Washington, DC
- The Hope for American School Reform: The "New Social Studies"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: 149A
  University
  
  Join this award-winning researcher as he examines the inquiry-oriented "new social studies" movement of the 1960s, exploring its Cold War context; its transition from a focus on science education to broader involvement in the social sciences; its theoretical underpinnings, development, and dissemination of new materials; adnt eh reactions from scholars, teachers, and others.
  
  Presenters:
  Ronald W. Evans, San Diego State University, CA
- Concurrents Sessions 3
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room:
  
  Browse Sessions
  
  Presenters:
- Geoffrey Canada
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:05pm Room: Ballroom A
  
  In his 25-plus years with Harlem's Children's Zone, Geoffrey Canada has become nationally recognized for his pioneering work helping children and families in Harlem and as a passionate advocate for education reform. Since 1990, Mr.
  
  Presenters:
  Geoffrey Canada

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 2:40pm
- House of Delegates Credentials Committee
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 2:40pm Room: Convention Center Room 142
  
  House of Delegates Credentials Committee
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 4:10pm
- Program Planning: 2012—92nd Annual Conference, Seattle, WA
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 4:10pm Room: Renaissance Meeting Room 5
  
  Program Planning: 2012—92nd Annual Conference, Seattle, WA
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:10pm
- Technology Community
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:10pm Room: Convention Center Salon D
  
  Technology Community
  
  Presenters:
- Instruction Community
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:10pm - 3:10pm Room: Convention Center Room 305
  
  Instruction Community
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
- A Real Federal Judge, A Real Courtroom, and Very Real School Issues
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm Room: E. Barrett Prettyman Courhouse, 333 Constitution Avenue, NW
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  This highly interactive program combines the vampire craze and social media to give participants a novel way to apply and teach the precedent set in a landmark Supreme Court case as they involve themselves in a realistic trial and jury deliberations--in an actual courtroom with a judge.
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:50pm - 4:20pm
- House of Delegates Registration
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 2:50pm - 4:20pm Room: Convention Center Outside 207AB
  
  House of Delegates Registration
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Our Warrior Spirit" The Legacy of American Indian Heroism
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm Room: National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Rasmuson Theatre
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  Native Americans have served in the U.S. military since the American Revolution, and by percentage serve more than any other ethnic group in the armed forces. Join us at a special program as Native veterans share their heroic and unforgettable stories of service in conflicts, and noted scholar and author Herman J.
  
  Presenters:

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm
- Shattering Stereotypes About Africa: How Geography Explain's Africa's Underdevelopment
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 143A
  Secondary Level-High School, Geography
  
  "This presentation examines the influential role of geography and diseases on the socioeconomic conditions that characterize much of Africa; a realm stigmatized by ignorance, myths, stereotypes, and neglect. "
  
  Presenters:
  "James Moore, Cleveland State University"
- CUFA Rip Session 4
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 304
  University, none
  
  Presenters:
  "Ashley Lucas, Towson University, COE"
- "Past, Present, and Future in National History Day Projects"
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 143C
  Secondary Level-High School, Global Connections
  
  "Come and see how to make connections between past events, present issues/current events, and future problems using National History Day projects. See how you can fashion a student-centered classroom."
  
  Presenters:
  "Nicole Roper, West Philadelphia Catholic High School"
- Reaching learners: Innovative practices to infuse diversity into elementary classrooms
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 208B
  Elementary, U.S. History
  
  "Using a variety of hands-on strategies (both high- and low-tech), this session will use audience participation to present techniques to infuse multicultural curriculum into elementary classrooms. Handouts provided."
  
  Presenters:
  "Melissa Marks, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg; Rebecca Semo, Saint Vincent College; Cate Reagan; Allyson Ulicne, Saint Vincent College; Jennifer Shannon, Saint Vincent College"
- Classroom-Tested Lessons and Strategies that Motivate Students at All Levels
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 305
  Supervisory-Administrative, U.S. History
  
  "The Instruction Community shares “teacher-tested” best practice methods for delivering meaningful, active learning experiences to K-12 students, with special emphasis on differentiation techniques for diverse learners."
  
  Presenters:
  "Janie Hubbard, University of Alabama; Staubs Melinda, Jacksonville State University; Joel Rothblatt, Emerson Middle School; Mark Stephens, Germantown Academy; Lorena Ortiz, Wiregrass Ranch High School"
- Murals: A window to a multi-cultural America
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 202B
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "Murals offer multiple methods of engaging all students in exploring culture, issues and struggles of diverse American populations. Online assess and art interpretation techniques makes your classroom a interactive museum. "
  
  Presenters:
  "Kent Willmann; Cara Luchies, "
- Reading Lincoln
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 204C
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "This presentation will assist teachers in sorting out the hundreds of books published about our 16th president. Classroom-tested lessons, thought-provoking topics, and an extensive annotated bibliography are included."
  
  Presenters:
  "David Keck, Teacher, Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Johnstown, Ohio; Tom Peet, Teacher, Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Johnstown, Ohio"
- Developing Children’s Social and Cultural Understandings: Pathways to Student Engagement
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 143B
  Elementary, Social Sciences
  
  "A presentation of the research findings from the “Fair Go Project” on Australian and American students in low socio-economic schools, highlighting their learning gains when engaged in the Storypath approach."
  
  Presenters:
  "Margit McGuire, Seattle University; Bronwyn Cole, University of Western Sydney"
- Mining the Past: Primary Sources in World History Assessment
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 149B
  Secondary Level-High School, World History
  
  "Having difficulty writing high level engaging student assessments aligned to your standards? In this session, learn how to improve alignment and increase assessment rigor through the use of primary sources."
  
  Presenters:
  "Jolana Rivas, Pearson; Leslie Ruff, Pearson"
- J.D. Grambs Career Research Award -- Session Placeholder
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 149A
  University, none
  
  Presenters:
  "Prema Cordeiro, "
- Bring Your Government Class to Life
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 209B
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  "Turn your government classroom into an exciting civics lab to teach the standards and help students research, experiment, and learn about the workings of government....Tested, effective, and easily done!"
  
  Presenters:
  "Keri Doggett, Constitutional Rights Foundation; Gregorio Medina, Constitutional Rights Foundation"
- Beavers and Eagles: Prime Ministers and Presidents
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 209C
  Civics and Government, Secondary Level-High School
  
  One key standard involves the parliamentary system of government. Why not compare two neighboring democracies [Canada and the U.S.] and their historic leaders before upcoming elections? Materials and strategies provided.
  
  Presenters:
  "Ruth Writer, Michigan State University; Stephen Marcotte, Beaconsfield QC High School; Dean June, SUNY Geneseo"
- Authentic Geography in a Middle School Classroom
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 201
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, Geography
  
  Authentic geography encourages students to ask and answer geographic questions. National Geographic’s GEO program uses authentic tools and content including NG Explorers to facilitate understanding of other places and cultures.
  
  Presenters:
  "Janet Smith, Shippensburg University; Mark Bockenhauer, St. Norbert College"
- Digital Alternatives to Textbooks: What Are My Options
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 208A
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, U.S. History
  
  Digital resources are poised to replace the traditional textbook in your classroom. Come to learn about options available to you in the areas of US and World History.
  
  Presenters:
  "Aaron Willis, Social Studies School Service"
- Academic Vocabulary: Breaking Barriers to Comprehension
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 147B
  Elementary, U.S. History
  
  Take vocabulary instruction to the next level to increase student comprehension and achievement. Experience how to help students understand and internalize social studies vocabulary and leave with digital resources/lessons.
  
  Presenters:
  "Pam Gothart, Madison County Board of Education; Larry Zimmerman, "
- Where are the Women of Color in Secondary History Classes?
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 203A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  See where and how to access thousands of images of women of color throughout history. Strategies for strengthening social studies curriculum by using images in provocative ways will be discussed.
  
  Presenters:
  "Jessica Schocker; Christine Woyshner, "
- Manifest your Destiny with Historical Habits of Mind
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 144A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  Manifest Destiny is re-examined using multiple perspectives and historical habits of mind. Participants receive new strategies to teach Westward Expansion and other historical events.
  
  Presenters:
  "Cindy Renner; Larry Wright , "
- Balancing the Budget: Coping with Global Factors on National Economies
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 140B
  Secondary Level-High School, Economics
  
  This engaging economics simulation puts students into the role of cabinet officials as they balance a national budget. Real life examples show the impact of current global interdependence and trade.
  
  Presenters:
  "Brent Chowen, Brigham Young University--Hawaii"
- Middle School: Closing the AP Gap Starts Here
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 203B
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, U.S. History
  
  Narrow the gap by preparing students for Advanced Placement history classes in middle school. Resources for making historical thinking and advanced writing accessible for heterogeneously grouped students will be shared.
  
  Presenters:
  "Angela Stevenson, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD; Jack Wooden, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, Germantown, MD; Craig McKee, Robert Frost Public School; Tara Kelly, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, Bethesda, MD; Tiferet Ani, Parkland Middle School, Rockville, MD"
- A Teacher’s Hands-on Guide to the European Union
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 145B
  Middle Level-Jr. High School, Global Connections
  
  "Prepare K-12 students to become global citizens by discovering the EU! This session will provide free teaching resources, including ready-to-go lesson plans and games, helping integrate technology into the classroom."
  
  Presenters:
  "Gali Beeri, UNC Chapel Hill European Union Center of Excellence"
- The Latino Southwest in American History
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 144B
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "MIA in the American History curriculum: stories of the southwest, the first colonial America. Here are secondary materials from literature and primary sources in the 16th-19th centuries."
  
  Presenters:
  "Syd Golston; Donna Schell, Arizona Historical Society; Maria Chacon, Central High School, Phoenix, AZ; Charles Diaz, South Mountain HS; William Kibler, Cesar Chavez High School, Phoenix, AZ; Cathy Ballman, South Mountain High School, Phoenix, AZ; Christopher Oglesby, Alhambra High School, Phoenix, AZ"
- Tested strategies to teach civil rights advocacy through popular culture
  Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:15pm - 4:10pm Room: 103A
  Secondary Level-High School, U.S. History
  
  "Using popular culture tools that appeal to students, teachers will learn strategies to demonstrate the need for civil rights advocacy in our country."
  
  Presenters:
  "Marcy Grayson, Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven, MI"

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2011 NCSS Annual Conference Session Schedule