Session
The Rise of Islam: Why It Matters in Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThis session will examine the increasing importance of Islam in world affairs and offer strategies to help educators teach about Islam and avoid the difficulties associated with this controversial topic.
Canada-U.S. Transborder Issues: Bridges, Pipelines, Trade, and Tourists
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThis unique trade relationship requires continuous cross border movement. Learn more about the Keystone project, proposed bridge between Detroit and Windsor, and movement of goods and people. Materials provided.
Not Tacked On: Effectively Incorporating Diversity in Introductory Psychology
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThe National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula call for diversity as an overarching theme, and this presentation will explore ways you can incorporate dynamic and powerful examples of diversity.
Sports, Politics, and Social Change in the Modern Middle East
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmHow can a sporting event affect American relations with Iran? Represent Palestinian identity? Through sports, students can study principles of international relations as well as history, geography, politics, and sociology.
Prices and Markets: Economic Decision-Making for a Sustainable Future
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThis session provides teachers with tools for introducing economics using cases, skits, and debate with a focus on sustainability in a rapidly globalizing economy. Leave with classroom ready materials!
Want to Make Your Lessons Geographic? Enhancing Geographic Thinking
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThis presentation helps educators incorporate geographic thinking into their teaching practice. Participants learn how to design highly geographic lessons using a tool: the taxonomy of geographic literacy.
Stepping Through the Window: Engaging Students with Their Environments
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmHelp students connect their world and the one they read about at school. This workshop will show how to complete hour-long field-study investigations on any campus. Dress for the weather!
The Truth is Out There: Political Literacy Today
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmTeach your students how to leverage digital tools and quality websites to find the facts they need to formulate valid opinions and arguments about today's most controversial political issues.
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
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.
