Session
Meeting the Literacy Demands of the Twenty-First Century through Inquiry
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThe new Common Core Standards require that social studies classrooms take on a more dynamic role in literary instruction. This can be achieved through inquiry-based instruction in the middle grades.
Exchanging Ideas - A Window for Engaging Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmLooking for excellent ideas for American history, world history, and other social studies classes? Join us for an exchange of innovative instructional strategies, creative activities, engaging projects, and more!
Teaching the Civil War through American Art and Portraiture
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmJoin museum educators from the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum as they model activities and strategies for using art to teach Civil War history.
A Teacher's Hands-On Guide to the European Union
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmPrepare K-12 students to become global citizens by discovering the EU! This session will provide free teaching resources, including ready-to-go lesson plans and games, helping integrate technology into the classroom.
Local Level Archeology: How to Start Your Own "Dig"
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmWorking with a historical society, professional archeologists, and schools, this session provides a practical story as to how one might incorporate active archeological research into the curriculum.
From Early Man to Adam Smith: Economics Explains World History!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmSession describes active-learning lessons that show how middle school students can use economics to better understand societies throughout world history. Many lessons are adaptable to high school use.
Geography Matters: Classroom Explorations of Global Interdependence
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmExplore relevant global connections in this interactive session. Learn engaging strategies, including examples from National Geographic's GEO program, which help students understand migration, energy geo-politics, and aspects of globalization.
Exploring Cultural Issues of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan Wars
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThis presentation will explore alternative strategies for teaching the wars in Viet Nam, Iraq, or Afghanistan, by integrating analysis of profound cultural differences between the various combatants and resulting consequences.
Global Collaborations: American and South African Preservice Teachers Take Action!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmHow does engagement in international, online collaborative research teams impact preservice teachers’ understanding of global issues and human cultures? American and South African teacher educators share opportunities and insights.
Bringing Your Lessons to Life with the World of Music
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmLearn how to use music to breathe new life into your classroom. We will look at and listen to lessons that get students thinking about (and feeling) history through music.
