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The Secret History of U.S. Relations with Latin America
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmExplore the story you don't know. Join the Department of State for an eye-opening journey into our relations with Latin America. This session will change your perspective and your mind!
Lateral Power: Geography of the Third Industrial Revolution
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThe first two Industrial Revolutions are well known. Now connect and map the Third Industrial Revolution. Witness lateral power's influence on your students, your teaching and our world.
U.S. Foreign Policy & Global Issues: Student-to-Student Deliberation Format
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmEncourage students to think critically, voice views productively and weigh U.S. foreign policy and global issues from multiple perspectives. Participants will practice strategies and discuss classroom applications. Handouts.
21st Century Citizenship - Innovative Practices for Today's World
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmCome see how the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has teamed up with the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools and NCSS to re-energize "citizenship" for the 21st Century.
History Alive: Civil Rights through Documentary Storytelling and Primary Sources
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThrough screening and discussion of a 30-minute documentary on civil rights educator John A. Stokes, new ideas will be offered in teaching civic engagement through use of primary sources.
The Global Market for Energy
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmNew technology and changing attitudes toward fossil fuels, nuclear,and green energy are changing the global energy market. What is the impact on US and Global economy?
There is an App for That: iPads and Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThis interactive session demonstrates the power of the iPad as an educational tool. Gain insights of the iPad’s use as a presentation aid for student learning through hands-on activities.
Relevant Exploration of the Civil Rights Movement with Pre-K/Elementary Students
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThis session will explore dynamic strategies for integrating powerful themes embedded in the American civil rights movement into curriculum, field trips, and the daily classroom lives of young children.
History, Technology & Literacy: Reaching Elementary Students Via Multimodal Resources
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmDiscover how one museum engages students in American history via innovative and interactive online and distance learning resources which focus on content, literacy, and the stories of this nation's founding.
"The Times They Are a-Changin'": How Will Students Adapt?
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmDo your students have tools to design solutions to the social problems they encounter? Get ideas for empowering students to create their own action research plans with model lessons!
