US History
Democratizing the DBQ: Critical Thinking and Historical Writing, Grades 4-12
Submitted by David Bailor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 11:48amThe DBQ Project will overview their materials and professional development, and discuss how they have helped students and teachers grade 4-12 handle the rigorous document analysis and evidence-based writing in civics, world and U.S. History.
The Lessons of Vietnam and How to Teach It
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 11:34amA handful of Vietnam veterans and educators have developed one of the country’s most comprehensive courses on the Vietnam War. Learn how to integrate “The Lessons of Vietnam” into your school and community.
How to Get Students to Research Sundown Towns
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 11:29amSundown towns — communities that were all-white on purpose — dot the United States. Middle- and high-school students can research their histories and help to ameliorate them.
Documenting Race: Teaching African American History with Primary Sources
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmThis session focuses on teaching Black history with primary sources (speeches, artwork, demographic data). Presenters will focus on the political economy of slavery, Great Migration, and Civil Rights movement.
Five Instructional Routines for Promoting Vocabulary Learning in Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmTo improve student academic achievement, target vocabulary. Through an interactive and engaging workshop, explore five easily replicable instructional routines for teaching social studies word learning through meaningful and multiple exposures.
Stories of Civil Rights Champions: Cesar Chavez and Fred Korematsu
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmCesar Chavez’ grandson, Anthony and Fred Korematsu’s daughter, Karen will share personal stories and classroom resources about the farm worker’s struggle and the fight against the WW II Japanese Internment.
100+ Songs and More: Experiencing Music in Your Classroom!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmMotivate with music! Create activities utilizing songs proven successful to engage students and enhance knowledge. Packets of 100+ song ideas help teachers develop resources for immediate use in any classroom.
Off The Page--Bringing Social Studies to Life!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmOur mission is to make material more accessible to students by creating a kinesthetic response. We create lessons that get students out from their desks, actively engaged in "doing history."
Read, Write, Create, Debate
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmParticipants will analyze events leading up to the Revolution. They will engage in the art of debate and use digital technology to create a cartoon animation.
"I Write to Learn What I Think": Literacy through History
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:04pmFacing History and Ourselves has created resources for teaching evidence-based argumentative writing. Presentation will profile writing strategies and highlight connections to the History/Social Studies Common Core standards.
