Call for Proposals! You can find more information at our web site: http://www.wscss.org
WSCSS 2014 Fall Inservice October 11, 2014 Edmonds Woodway High School Theme: Global Issues, Local Connections The Social Studies help students to understand the world and to develop the skills necessary for active citizenship. Students in history, civics, and contemporary problems courses learn how their society and societies from other places and times work. They may study opposition to dam building in the Amazon or weigh the arguments for dam removal in the Columbia River Basin. They may dig deep into the cultural and historical roots of Uighur defiance of Chinese assimilation policies, or they may investigate varied perspectives on tribal sovereignty in Washington State. Stories from their own communities engage kids. People from their own hometowns model how to act as citizens on any scale, from lobbying a school board to joining a worldwide consumer activist campaign. This year, the WSCSS Fall Inservice will highlight such Global Issues and Local Connections. Call for Proposals Please submit your proposal online using this form. The WSCSS welcomes proposals for 70 minute workshops. Preference will be given to sessions that incorporate one of the following strands: Common Core State Standards—Districts will expect teachers to understand and incorporate the new standards in their classroom practice. How can social studies teachers effectively teach the Common Core? Global Issues—How does our world work? What should the future leaders and citizens of communities local and international understand? Washington State—How can teachers utilize local studies and resources to engage students in investigating and deliberating important issues? Contacts Presenters and general information: Ed Puchalla at fallinserv...@yahoo.com Vendors and Exhibitors: Jennifer Ligot at jli...@nsd.org
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