Poster Session
Balancing Literacy and Elementary Social Studies: A-Z Strategies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmFrom primary sources to current events, today's teachers have tremendous access to information for balancing literacy with elementary social studies. This poster session shares tradebooks, technology and A-Z literacy strategies.
Social Studies Teachers--Teachers of the Past and Future
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmTeaching students how our government works is challenging. Teaching students to participate as future voters and leaders in government is critical!
Using Visuals to Promote Inquiry and Higher-Level Questioning Skills
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmThis session will present visual images (such as paintings and photographs) to encourage students to generate questions that promote inquiry and higher-level thinking about content.
Learning about China through Architecture: Past and Present
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmTianjin's architecture offers a "Window to the Pacific Rim" that not only reflects the China's history in the 19th century but also reflects its fast development into modern country.
Textbook, Technology, Stories and Sources: Creating a Historical Learning Package
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmWe often see sources and or technology as alternatives to the tyranny of the history textbook. This session looks at practical ways to blend these resources into powerful learning packages.
Differentiating Instruction To Address Social Justice and Diversity In Curriculum
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmTo effectuate learning by differentiating instruction for struggling learners, using culturally relevant curriculum; designed to introduce social justice within history courses as inclusive, interesting, and enjoyable reading of historical texts
Hook, Line and Sinker: Experiential Exercises Grab Attention
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmAttendees will participate in experiential exercises in absolutism, segregation, communism, capitalism and industrialization for all history classes. Participants will receive a template for creating experiential exercises for multiple concepts.
Dynamic History Lessons Using the Common Core
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmMany districts across the country are transitioning to the Common Core curriculum. Learn how the Common Core can help develop engaging, rich lessons to boost skills and excitement about history.
Video Stimulated Recall: A Window into the Work We Do
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmThis session will explore the enhanced professional development practices, and observation models to support teachers. Think aloud and video stimulated recall methodologies can help improve classroom and reflective practices.
Using Rubrics to Assess Performance - Based Academic Tasks
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmThis session will examine the process for constructing effective rubrics to assess performance-based academic tasks. Presenters will also address how rubrics promote opportunities for formative assessment and student reflection.
