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What is Social Studies
-dug into the definition of social studies
-worked in groups
-jigsaw puzzle
6 words: as questions, silence=topic mastered -
How to teach Social Studies
-discussion on TEKS and NCSS
6 words: take into consideration the different methods -
Importance of Names
-learned about our classmates and got to know names and the importance of knowing names 6 words: take the time to learn names -
Sterotypes
-how to break stereotypes in our classroom
-how to communicate to our students
6 words: look past the stereotypes likeagirl -
Race,Ethnicity, Culture
-discussed the tree topics and got comfortable with talking about uncomfortable topics
6 words: don't just shut a child down listen to what they have to say -
The Danger of a Single Story and National Anthem
-went over identities and the stories that represent/don't represent us
6 words: the stories we read don't define us -
National Anthem
-what is considered American and un-American with facts to make facts
6 words: research and find facts to back up your opinions
-this stuff shapes our future so we have to know about the past to make the present better. -
Handling Tough Topics
-how teachers should handle this in the classroom
-putting our opinions aside
6 words: if we are going to teach it we have to learn about it -
"All Lives Matter" tough topics
-how can we approach topics in a school setting
-help those who need immediate help
-colorbrave
6 words: put yourself in someone else shoes, if you want to know what they are going through -
School Shooting and Power of Words
-Jasmine Wright
-being kind to all
-pay attention to all
6 words: As educators we don't know what everyone is going through. LISTEN -
Tough Topics
-discussing tough topics with younger children
6 words: don't ignore tough topics -
Current Events, Sources, Celebrating Holidays
-inquiry-based learning
-primary sources
6 words: Not everyones information is going to look the same. -
Columbus Chart Presentation
What I knew- came to America
What I leaned- it wasn't as peaceful as we were taught in grade school
What I will teach- how we should remember it and not celebrate it -
Be Cautious When Teaching
-how to address tough topics
-addressing parents
6 words: reach the cues- keep it a learning environment -
Project Based Learning (PBL)
-need to know
-driving question
-student voice
-21st skills
-inquiry
-publicly present project
6 words: make it meaningful for the students -
Immigration
-researched immigrants who have contributed to America
6 words: "We need things" -
Immigrants and Voting
-talked about immigration and voting and our civic duty
6 words: change, contribute, community -
Polar bears
-I learned that changing up presentation type it all gather peoples attention
6 words: We can make a change.
I learned that there are a lot of small things that we can do to make a difference. -
Economy
-budget sheet
-class shop
6 words: it doesn't hurt to ask for help -
Timelines
-broke up a lesson and presented to the class
-timeline tech project
6 words: timelines are good for organizing information -
Becoming an Excellent Teacher
-ran around campus searching for items on a scavenger hunt
6 words: take advantage of all opportunities
