Poster Session
A Window to the American Civil War: Engaging Strategies Overview
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThis presentation will provide an overview of engaging strategies to use in teaching the ACW. Consideration of learning styles, primary sources, and historical method explored. Access to materials provided.
Learning to Do by Doing to Learn
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThis presentation shares a project developed in partnership with the local history museum that immerses pre-service students in doing powerful and authentic social studies as part of their training.
Targeted Vocabulary Instruction in Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmSupport student academic achievement through vocabulary intervention strategies in social studies. Engage all learners in building word learning skills through targeted processes.
From Statehouse to Schoolhouse Redux: How We Earned an A
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThis session will describe the process used to create the distinctive components of the South Carolina Academic Standards, support documents and assessments that earned an A from the Fordham Institute.
History RE-Presented: Moving toward Empathy with Media-Savvy Students
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmEmpathy does not necessarily develop from historical analysis alone. By thoughtfully matching multiple sources to inquiry-based instruction, we can help students understand the relationship between circumstances, problem-solving, and justice.
Using Technology to Explore Japan's History and Society
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThis workshop introduces innovative online resources for high school and distance learning teachers about Japan. Lecture clips, lesson plans, and an interactive online forum for teachers will be presented.
Graphic Organizers That Work: Helping All Students Connect to Text
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmHelping students connect to text is challenging. Participants will create and use graphic organizers that improve student comprehension and make content more meaningful. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and resources.
Your Best Evaluation EVER! Using Inquiry in Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmNot only do your students benefit from inquiry, but so will your teacher evaluation! Presenters will show how inquiry aligns to the Marzano and Danielson evaluation frameworks and Common Core.
Using Digital Media to Promote Literacy, Inquiry and Civic Engagement
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmEarly career teachers link students' enthusiasm for digital media with literacy, inquiry and civic engagement beyond the classroom through Web 2.0 tools: webquests, wikis, websites, blogs, social networking.
Teaming in Social Studies Classrooms:Co-teaching and Course Teams Across Levels
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmTeams can be a powerful tool in the Social Studies classroom. This presentation will focus on the benefits of co-teaching and course teams for both students and teachers.
