March Social Studies Update
Secondary Social Studies
Celebrating Women's History Month
Women's History Month in March is an ideal time to celebrate the brave, bold, and fearless women who have influenced history. The important role women have played in shaping our nation and the world can often be overlooked, whether in the fields of humanities, science, politics, law, the arts, and more. This month encourage your students to learn about her story. You may find suggested instructional resources to support student learning here.
National History Day
Empowering Students
With Historical Analysis!
Pasco County History Fair Awards Night
Friday, Mar 1, 2019, 06:00 PM
Pine View Middle School, Parkway Boulevard, Land O Lakes, FL, USA
TEWMS 8th grade team meets Sgt. Beikirch
High School Pearson Core PD
Pasco County History Fair Judging
March 25th is Medal of Honor Day
Reminder that the Medal of Honor National Convention will be hosted in Tampa next Fall and they have asked our county in welcoming all the attendees. Please find here directions for a letter writing campaign to have all Medal of Honor recipients welcomed by a personal note from our Pasco County students. Submit your student letters to Tina Stavrou in OLL by May 1st.
Have you tried Civics 360?
Recording: Florida Joint Center for Citizenship Civics360 Overview Webinar facilitated by Dr. Stephen Masyada
· View the recording https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1635040154330011650
(complete the information and “register”)
· Civics360 is a free interactive civics review tool to help Florida students improve their understanding of civics and government.
African American History Task Force Professional Development
- Click link to access application and flyer
On the Horizon
- March 12th - 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Building 2
- Course 1362/ Section 13986
Financial Literacy Expos- to support & expand Financial Literacy in our communities - families, teachers, and students encouraged to attend.
- April 1, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Marchman Technical College
- April 4, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wesley Chapel High School
Civics EOC Bootcamp- April 9th
MJ World History - Introduction to Cengage Instructional Resources - April 16th
We encourage you all to share any highlights, photos, or events that are happening on your campuses with us via email.
Tina Stavrou-Klem, Sr. Instructional Specialist, K-12 Social Studies
Email: astavrou@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://pasco.instructure.com/courses/191744
Location: 7227 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Land O Lakes, FL, USA
Phone: (813)794-2247
Twitter: @PascoSocStudies
Erika Simmons, PD Specialist, 6-12 Social Studies
Email: earellan@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://pasco.instructure.com/courses/191744
Location: 7227 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Land O Lakes, FL, USA
Phone: 813-794-2247
Twitter: @SocStudiesPasco