PreK-Elementary
"Create-a-Culture:" An Elementary Inquiry Project
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pm"Create-a-Culture" is a cross-curricular, teacher developed program that engages students to examine the world, make global connections and share their learning by creating a documentary.
Measuring Up: Linking Research to Social Studies Practice
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmNCSS Research Community representatives will highlight the intersection between research and social studies practice. Research on both teacher and student assessment processes and evidence-based strategies will be presented.
Critical Thinking Skills in Geography, History, and Economics
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmJoin a panel of NCSS leaders as they model lessons that involve critical thinking & literacy skills. Participants will share exemplary social studies instructional strategies for geography, history and economics
"Doing History" with English Learners: Scaffolding for Success
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmDiscover strategies for engaging English Learners with primary sources, while developing academic language and addressing Common Core Standards. An innovative primary source analysis tool and model lessons will be provided.
Looking In/Out: The Immigrant and First Nation Peoples' Experience
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmIntroducing children to outstanding picture books is one way to help them discover the distinctive region known as the Pacific Northwest. Come learn about using picture books in your classrooms.
On the Move: Push and Pull Factors!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmAre you looking for a way to teach your students about the world? This session will feature exciting, hands-on, active lessons to teach geography through push and pull factors
From Greenland to Samoa: Trekking the World with Globeteacher
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmLearn about an innovative strategy that has students "traveling" the world through artifacts, literature, journaling, visual texts, and experiential activities. Resources are provided to help you develop your own "treks."
No More Holiday Hoopla! Empowering Critical Consumerism and Conscious Giving
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmEnliven your winter holiday lessons with an economic approach designed to empower students to be critical consumers and conscious gift-givers. Participants receive lesson plans featuring service learning and critical literacy.
Teaching History: An Everyday Endeavor!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmHistory Lives! Using innovative teaching strategies/lessons and primary sources, students understand that US colonial history is a story about people, not just a series of memorized dry and dusty dates!
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!
