Secondary Level-High School
Europe in Crisis? The EU, Immigration, and the Welfare State
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThe European Union faces important challenges in the wake of the financial crisis. Panelists will discuss the crisis and the EU's response, the European welfare state, and immigration.
Exploring Asia through Human Rights, Health, and the Environment
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmExplore Asia through powerful units on contemporary issues--Human Rights, Health, and Environment--by The Seattle Times and UW's Jackson School of International Studies. Meet the author and receive materials!
The Federal Reserve in the Digitial Age: New Multimedia Resources
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmLearn to use the customizable content in the Federal Reserve's first, comprehensive multimedia resource in over 12 years to introduce today's technologically savvy students to our nation's central bank.
Everyday Economics in the Interactive Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThe Dallas Fed's Everyday Economic series has gone digital! See new interactive lessons on international trade, globalization and entrepreneurs. Preview activities and take home classroom-ready lessons.
Finding the Way: Using "Found Poetry" in Social Studies Classrooms
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmParticipants will apply the "found poetry" technique--an English/language arts teaching strategy--to investigate and interpret current events through a geographic lens. Complete lesson plan and handouts provided.
The Fed and the U.S. Constitution
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmIs the Fed Constitutional? Examine central banking in the U.S. from its humble beginnings to the modern Federal Reserve System. Leave with instructional insights,free materials, and an engaging lesson.
Comparative Democracies: Political Systems in Canada and the United States
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmCompare two neighboring democracies. Learn how Canada's parliamentary system of government works and helps Canada maintain its motto of "Peace, Order and Good Government." Lesson plans/textbooks will be shared.
Discovering Civic Engagement: Using iCivics to Enhance Your Democratic Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmUtilizing Icivics.org in a democratic classroom fosters active learning, 21st century skills acquisition, and authentic and engaging interactions with the social studies curriculum.
Opening Windows to 21st Century Citizens of Character with Film
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThis engaging session will explore how to develop students into 21st century citizens of character using film. Handouts will be provided to all participants.
Civics for All Initiative: Transforming Parlor Talk into Policy
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmSession includes: Inspiring video of student legislative activism; lesson on Chief Seattle; review of Civics for All’s pedagogical frameworks and proposal to teach K-12 “civics across the curriculum” in Seattle’s schools.
