Social Studies Teachers Chatboard

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Bob Dronski That's exactly what I need to know. I just wasn't sure what was considered important.

Thanks!

> For what it's worth, when my students do a continent map, they > must put all capitals if a country has more than one. >

May 4, 2011

The Washington Capitals, of course! nfm On 5/03/11, Bob Dronski wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm in need of some advice. I'm a software developer > working on a world capitals matching game. Going through > the lists, I'm finding references to separate > administrative, judicial, and legislative capitals (e.g. > South Africa). Do find it worth it to include all of them > ...See More

May 4, 2011

social studies curriculum resources

by Kari Lintner

May 8, 2011

I am seeking out some resources for social studies curriculum beyond the full-year textbook, boxed curriculum for elective classes at the middle school level. To clarify--high interest 6-15 week classes for ELECTIVE social studies. any ideas?

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Randall Conrad A number of teachers have spun off various mini-sized units using my 30-minute video (now out as a DVD thanks to a state grant) called "A Little Rebellion." It tells the story of Shays' Rebellion of 1786-87, which originated in western Massachusetts. It covers that "blank" period between the Revolution and the Constitution. It opens up discussions ...See More

May 22, 2011

Darren Van Soye On 5/08/11, Kari Lintner wrote: > I am seeking out some resources for social studies > curriculum beyond the full-year textbook, boxed curriculum > for elective classes at the middle school level. To > clarify--high interest 6-15 week classes for ELECTIVE social > studies. any ideas? I have an idea. Hope it will help some of your loo...See More

Jun 9, 2011

Socratic Method/Circles

by Jamie

May 9, 2011

Has anyone implemented Socratic Circles? If so, at what level and how successful do you feel it was? I teach 7th grade social studies and was curious as to how effective and efficient Socratic Circles are in the classroom.

Great American Bus Interactive Education

by Gabie Inc.

May 11, 2011

This is a new innovative field trip that comes to your school. It is about Georgia's Agriculture and how it helps us. It is interactive, incredible and inexpensive. Check it out!! It is really awesome.

Linda On 5/11/11, Gabie Inc. wrote: > This is a new innovative field trip that comes to your > school. It is about Georgia's Agriculture and how it helps > us. It is interactive, incredible and inexpensive. > Check it out!! It is really awesome. To contact them about booking a field trip of for more information:

770-485-8727 Website-...See More

May 11, 2011

map

by pic

May 15, 2011

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May 15, 2011

interested in contributing

by tj

May 17, 2011

share your social studies activity, strategy. I've create a google doc that all of us can edit. email me if you're interested. i'll send you the link.

tj i still think this idea has some potential. any interest?

On 5/17/11, tj wrote: > share your social studies activity, strategy. I've create a > google doc that all of us can edit. email me if you're > interested. i'll send you the link.

Aug 21, 2011

Geography 12 before Socials 11

by Jane

May 20, 2011

What do you think about students taking Geography 12 in grade 11 before they have taken Socials 11. Some students at our school have the opportunity as it is backed up against Phys Ed, a course not necessary for graduation. I am wondering if this would be an easy move for a good student or not.

Terra Where are you located? Many of us are not familiar with a course called Socials 11.

On 5/20/11, Jane wrote: > What do you think about students taking Geography 12 in > grade 11 before they have taken Socials 11. Some students > at our school have the opportunity as it is backed up > against Phys Ed, a course not necessary for ...See More

May 26, 2011

Puerto Rico

by MB

May 26, 2011

I am a Spanish teacher, and my students just asked me a very good question:

If someone is born in Puerto Rico, can they run for President of the US?

I wasn't sure! Any of you Civics teachers out there know the answer?

Thanks!!

~~MB

Advise please

by Avalon

May 27, 2011

Can anyone tell me how diffucult the Social Science Inquiry class is? Is there alot of math involved in this course? If so, how hard will it be for the mathmatically challenged?

problem solving ideas but with soc studies questions

by lucky kat

May 29, 2011

My school has a goal for increasing problem solving in all subjects. I am in need of finding problem solving activites but using soc. studies ideas for Middle School level. Ex: There were 857 Roman Soldiers that went to battle etc....... Any ideas where I can get some problems? I appreciate it. Thanks