US History
Using Digital Media to Promote Literacy, Inquiry and Civic Engagement
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmEarly career teachers link students' enthusiasm for digital media with literacy, inquiry and civic engagement beyond the classroom through Web 2.0 tools: webquests, wikis, websites, blogs, social networking.
Teaming in Social Studies Classrooms:Co-teaching and Course Teams Across Levels
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmTeams can be a powerful tool in the Social Studies classroom. This presentation will focus on the benefits of co-teaching and course teams for both students and teachers.
Windows on the Past: Language Arts, Visual Arts, Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmParticipants will examine the theme of Time, Continuity and Change, applying the core skills of compare/contrast and point-of-view through content, literature and the visual arts.
The Power of Pictures: Advancing Equity Using Multicultural Picture Books
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmJoin us in an interactive exploration of multicultural picture books designed to increase student engagement, support culturally responsive teaching, and promote equity for all learners.
I Inquire, We Inquire: Learning and Teaching with Primary Sources
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmHave you searched the Library of Congress Website and felt overwhelmed? Learn strategies to locate a wealth of primary sources through inquiry and discover ways to get students to think!
A Window View of APARTY
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmPrimary sources are the heart of an engaging course in history. Learn concrete strategies (APARTY) for analyzing primary sources and methods for in-depth analysis aligned to Common Core.
History as Verb: American Revolution and the War of 1812
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmTablets and eBooks can encourage students to “do history.” Two NCSS endorsed iBooks, “It’s 1776: Should I Stay or Go?” and “It’s 1812: Who Won the War?", will be highlighted.
Social Studies Teachers--Teachers of the Past and Future
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmTeaching students how our government works is challenging. Teaching students to participate as future voters and leaders in government is critical!
A Literacy-Based Approach to Teaching Tolerance in the 21st Century
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmParticipants will preview a new K-12 curriculum that connects multicultural content, culturally relevant instruction, and the rigor of the Common Core literacy standards. This session focuses on media literacy.
Using Visuals to Promote Inquiry and Higher-Level Questioning Skills
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmThis session will present visual images (such as paintings and photographs) to encourage students to generate questions that promote inquiry and higher-level thinking about content.
