Social Sciences
Using Inquiry Based Research to Teach Sustainability
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmPresentation focuses on utilizing the inquiry based learning approach to teach sustainability through environmental issues in the classroom. Examples of student led action research projects that focus on ecological concerns.
The NCSS Notable Tradebooks- Engaging Elementary Lesson Plans!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmThe audience will be engaged in fascinating elementary level lessons based on a wide variety of NCSS Notable Tradebooks. All audience members will receive a CD containing the lesson plans.
Laugh, Cry, Imagine: Learning from Immigrant Voices in Literature
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmExplore NCSS Notable Trade Books that chronicle migrant experiences in various ways. Hear inspiring stories, engage in instructional strategies, and leave ready to read these books! Annotated bibliography provided.
Exploring Historical Photographs: Developing Visual Literacy and Civic Competence
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmToday, students tend to use visual information to negotiate understandings of the world around them. Recent research provides analysis of teaching strategies for developing visual literacy and promoting civic competence.
Circling Up: Focusing on Community in Social Studies Methods
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmIn this session, I will introduce and model my use of regular Morning Meetings in my undergraduate and graduate social studies methods class.
