US History
Taking Notes: Jazz and the American Story
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmTaking Notes provides participants with precise historical methodology and the research supporting arts integration into the teaching of U.S. history to enhance the use of metacognitive strategies and promote inquiry.
ELA Integration in the Content Classroom, We've Done Your Homework!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmAn innovative approach to ELA integration with historical fiction used as the instructional force behind content instruction. Result: An array of student created products, including an intricate reading response journal.
Historical Dilemmas: Andrew Jackson and the Debate over Indian Removal
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmElementary teachers collaboratively designed and implemented a lesson aimed at helping students authentically debate Indian Removal. Students examined multiple historical perspectives before recommending a policy decision to Andrew Jackson.
21st Century Project-Based Learning in the Social Studies Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmThis session will present ways to use Project-based Learning (PBL) in social studies classrooms to help teachers prepare their students for real-world, 21st Century skills.
Beyond Superheroes and Villains: Encouraging Historical Literacy with Graphic Novels
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmNot your brother's comic book! Graphic novels are increasingly available for the social studies. This session examines their link with content literacy and opportunities for the classroom. Lesson materials provided.
Rock, Roll and Remember...Using Music, Humor and Mnemonics!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmRock, Roll and Remember uses music, humor and mnemonic devices to help history and geography educators aid the retention of knowledge in their students.
Accessing Social Studies with Technology for the UDL Way
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmUniversal Design for Learning provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone, improving inclusion and accessibility with ready-to-implement strategies, tools and resources.
Journey from the Dust
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmEconomic and environmental collapse of the 1930s and the will to survive sends one young man on a journey from the Oklahoma dust to a new life in the northwest.
Don't Forget Me! Collaborating with Special Education Teachers
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmThis interactive session demonstrates best practices supporting collaboration between K-12 special education and general education teachers. Participants learn how to create inclusive social studies classrooms supporting exceptional learners. Resources provided.
21st Century Skills: More Keys to Unlocking Social Studies Content
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmThis session provides strategies and classroom ready lessons demonstrating how an emphasis on skills such as literacy, writing and critical thinking in a digital age enhance any social studies content.
