Grade 5 Social Studies G.I.A.N.T.S.
Professional Development, New Units and Resources
Why?
Recent analysis of research on the brain over the last 10 to 15 years has revealed numerous applications to the classroom. In fact, it has lead to a new field titled, "Educational Neuroscience".
What?
Designed and facilitated by West Michigan teachers and social studies consultants under the guidance of Dr. Phil Gersmehl, this 6-part series examines the connections between spatial (geographic) and temporal (historical) thinking.
Each session will examine the context of the 5th grade social studies standards of U.S. History from the 15th century to approximately 1795, and include the following:
- comprehensive curricular units,
- research-based instructional strategies for teaching spatial thinking through the Arc of Inquiry,
- hands-on activities,
- literacy strategies,
- custom-designed resources, and
- best practices in both formative and summative assessment
Event Information
Day 1 of 6
Genesee ISD
Erwin L. Davis Education Center
Room 102AB
- Cost: $150
- Lunch provided
- Materials provided
- Bring your own device recommended
- Laptops available if needed
- Up to 26 SCECHs available
When?
Monday, Aug 14, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
2413 W. Maple Ave. Flint, MI
Days 2 through 6
Remaining sessions are 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM with dinner provided in the rooms noted.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - Room ABCD
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - Room 101
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - Room 102AB
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - Room 102AB
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - Room 102AB