PreK-Elementary
Becoming Integrated Thinkers: Cases from Elementary Classrooms
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmThrough the discussion of case studies from six elementary teachers' classrooms, the participants will obtain insights and strategies for authentic integration in social studies.
Chess and Young Females
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmIn nine years of teaching chess and as a Para Educator, I noticed patterns of the young females’ disengagement from their chess club, which educators can overcome exercising certain strategies.
"Do As I Do": Modeling Collaboration and Inclusion in Civics
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmElementary teachers share a professional collaboration model used to teach civics across grade levels, applying Project Citizen and student mentoring to foster inclusion, differentiation, and meaningful participation among all learners.
Taking Geography to Schools: A Successful Professional Development Model
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmIn this poster session, presenters share design features, key components, and participant evaluations of a Professional Development Model designed to increase geographic literacy in underserved and at-risk school populations.
Investigating United States History: Just or Unjust
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmInvestigate how individuals and groups have protested (violent and non-violent) injustices over time by analyzing primary sources using engaging instructional strategies. Participants will receive lesson plans and content resources.
Integrating Language Arts and History: Online Resources from the Smithsonian
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmMeet with Smithsonian educators to engage in classroom activities that integrate reading and American history. And learn about free online resources from Smithsonian's History Explorer and OurStory.
Children as "Solutionaries": The Impact of Inquiry-Based, Environmental Education
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmUsing authentic work samples, instructional footage, and interviews, the results of a multi-region, environmental curriculum pilot on children's understanding of sustainability and their roles as “solutionaries†will be explored.
ELA Integration in the Content Classroom, We've Done Your Homework!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmAn innovative approach to ELA integration with historical fiction used as the instructional force behind content instruction. Result: An array of student created products, including an intricate reading response journal.
Historical Dilemmas: Andrew Jackson and the Debate over Indian Removal
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmElementary teachers collaboratively designed and implemented a lesson aimed at helping students authentically debate Indian Removal. Students examined multiple historical perspectives before recommending a policy decision to Andrew Jackson.
Truth About Totem Poles: Windows to Pacific Northwest Indigenous Cultures
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmTo understand North America is to understand First Nations. The ancient and contemporary history of Pacific Northwest Coast tribes can be taught through the lens of one icon. Materials provided.
