Middle Level-Jr. High School
Engaging ELLs in Meaningful Social Studies and Literacy Learning
Submitted by David Bailor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:59amUsing narrative, students participate in learning experiences from the viewpoint of a character to construct personal understandings about subject matter and apply literacy skills within a meaningful context. Curriculum provided.
Creating e-Books that Matter: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Submitted by David Bailor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:56amJanet Wong (janetwong.com) has written e-books on endangered animals, political awareness, and other social issues. Join her in a step-by-step workshop on publishing your own e-book. Come ready to create!
Seattle Center Celebrates 50 Years!
Submitted by David Bailor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:53amVisit one of the most important tourist sites of the host city and participate in dynamic hands-on educational activities developed specifically to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Century 21, the Seattle World’s Fair. --> read more »
Pike Place Market: A Scavenger Hunt
Submitted by David Bailor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 10:51amVeteran teachers will provide a hands-on tour, content connections and a scavenger hunt in America’s premier market. You’ll be surprised at all the places and sights in a three-story market.
Rethinking the Line Between Us: Teaching the War with Mexico
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 1:45pmThis participatory workshop explores the U.S. war with Mexico, which resulted in Mexico losing almost half its territory. It also was the birth of the first U.S. anti-war movement.
Transforming Students of Today Into Problem-Solvers of Tomorrow
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmExplore an exciting method of teaching history where students formulate innovative, effective solutions to simulated, real-world problems using a collaborative process called the “4 Ds of problem-solving,†from Ted McCain.
"I Write to Learn What I Think": Literacy through History
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmFacing History and Ourselves has created resources for teaching evidence-based argumentative writing. Presentation will profile writing strategies and highlight connections to the History/Social Studies Common Core standards.
History Alive! Just "Do" History
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmJoin TCI to discover concrete strategies for engaging students in learning and connecting them to history. You’ll learn how to transform history instruction by tapping multiple intelligences.
The iPad and the 21st Century Social Studies Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmBring your iPad and explore intriguing educational apps, Web 2.0 sites, and new digital textbooks that up the device's usefulness and potential. Share apps and practices and see classroom examples.
Tearing Down Walls: Helping Kids Make Connections between Classes
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThis session will focus on how collaborative planning across disciplines can be flexible and successful. Adaptable and innovative teaching strategies will be presented and explored by participants. Resources provided.
