Poster Session
Using Blogs as a Discussion Tool for Cross-Cultural Literacy
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmUsing the findings of a recent mixed-methods study featuring secondary students blogging residents in Swaziland and Malaysia, this poster session presents heuristics for promoting cross-cultural literacy.
AP Government and AP Statistics: Creating Political and Mathematical Fusion
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThis session explores a cross-curricular approach to teaching government and statistics that engages students in the critical evaluation of data when shaping their views regarding government and politics.
Teaching the 2012 Presidential Election for the Government Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThe timing of the NCSS 2012 conference is ideal for analyzing the presidential election for government classes.
Viewing Battles From Windows of the Past
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmView authentic 5th Grade Revolutionary War projects and "living history" presentations created using the CCSS for Literacy in History/Social Studies. Depart with lesson plans, ideas, and new found confidence!
Teachers as Role Models (TRM) Inspiring Active Young Citizens
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmLearn to turn your personal passion for citizenship into meaningful service-learning experiences for elementary students through the TRM approach! Help your students become active young local and/or global citizens.
Gender Analysis of NCSS Intermediate Grade Notable Trade Book Winners
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmThis poster session provides a gender analysis of NCSS Notable Trade book winners for the intermediate grades for the years 2006-2008.
Making "Sense" of the Holocaust through Historical Inquiry
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmThis session demonstrates how students can better understand the people and atrocities of the Holocaust through historical inquiry that emphasizes the human element of both victim and perpetrator. Lessons provided.
Literacy-Based Conceptual Teaching: Students Opening Windows to History
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmThis presentation provides a window into conceptual teaching that integrates literacy strategies. Marvel as your students will think critically, learn and enjoy social studies, and improve their literacy skills.
WWII and NYC: Global Conflict through a Local Lens
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmExplore the New-York Historical Society's "WWII & NYC" exhibition, which uncovers the war's impact on the metropolis and the critical role NY played in the war effort. Curriculum materials distributed.
Literacy Strategies: Windows to Success in the Social Studies Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmIt is important for social studies teachers to incorporate literacy strategies to increase comprehension and promote concept retention. Literacy strategies help students become engaged and increase enjoyment of social studies.
