US History
You've Got Issues...You Just Didn't Know It
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmParticipants will learn how to "issue-ize" their existing instructional units in American and world history by applying an issue-centered focus to increase student engagement and understanding.
The Interview That Gets You the Social Studies Job
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmOnce again, two former high school administrators and NCSS past Presidents invite volunteers from the audience to answer genuine questions they asked in interviews. Critiques and crucial tips are offered.
60 Years of Chinese Exclusion Laws: Their Legacy and Lessons
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmPanel presentation exploring national Chinese Exclusion Legislation and Northwest consequences with lessons featuring archival materials involving immigration deportation methods, first hand personal experiences, current day impact and restorative events.
Putting Historical Thinking Into Practice: The Kent State Shootings
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmMost teachers understand the concepts behind historical thinking but struggle with finding examples of best practices. This presentation provides an example of historical thinking based on the Kent State shootings.
Experiential Learning and Student Engagement
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmExplore how leading research illuminates the ability for experiential learning to energize any existing curriculum, increase student engagement, and deliver on both cognitive and affective skill development.
Why Can't We Just Take a Test?
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmThe content overload of AP classes makes using alternative assessments a challenge. This session will offer classroom tested options to support traditional methods of assessment.
"Doing History" with English Learners: Scaffolding for Success
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmDiscover strategies for engaging English Learners with primary sources, while developing academic language and addressing Common Core Standards. An innovative primary source analysis tool and model lessons will be provided.
Exchanging Ideas - A Window for Engaging Social Studies
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmLooking for excellent ideas for American history, world history, and other social studies classes? Join us for an exchange of innovative instructional strategies, creative activities, engaging projects, and more!
United States History Comes Alive through the Student Written Musical
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmPoster and video presentation of an integrated American History activity involving critical reading, research skills, writing, music and drama. The activity culminates with an original student written musical.
Teaching the Civil War through American Art and Portraiture
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmJoin museum educators from the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum as they model activities and strategies for using art to teach Civil War history.
