K-5 Social Studies Newsletter
November 2017
Office of Teaching and Learning 614-365-5727
Leslie Kelly, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
Christine Weatherholtz, K-5 Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, cweatherholtz3151@columbus.k12.oh.us
Matthew Doran, 6-12 Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, mdoran2067@columbus.k12.oh.us
CCS Professional Development Opportunities
November 9, 2017
4:30-6:30
K-5 Social Studies Vocabulary
Why is it important?
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
3770 Shattuck Ave, Columbus, OH 43220
Cims # 1000028868
Explore the supporting research/ create resources and plan implementation:
Participants at this PD will have time to explore and plan! There are so many websites and resources available to support social studies vocabulary. Come and explore some resources together and receive a flash drive to save and share resources with colleagues.
November 11 and December 2, 2017
4:30-6:30
Garden Initiative Schools ONLY
Garden Tunnel Build Workshop
Westerville North HS
950 County Line Rd.
Westerville, Oh 43081
If we build it they will come!:
Participants at this PD will create the garden low tunnel bed. The PD will be led by garden experts, Cynthia Walters from Slow Foods Columbus, and Jeff Bracken educator and experienced school gardner. Only sign up for one of the dates.
The CIMS #s:
11/11/17 - 1000029139
12/2/17 - 1000029140
December 5, 2017
4:30 - 6:30
Ohio History Day for Grades 4 - 5
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
3770 Shattuck Ave, Columbus, OH 43220
CIMS #: 1000030196
An exciting learning opportunity for your students!:
Participants at this PD will get information about the Ohio History Day competition. This experience for our children is an excellent learning opportunity that provides them with experiences in research, presentations and cooperative learning in an interactive student led learning environment. Experts form the Ohio History Center and our own Technology Coordinator will be presenting and helping participants prepare. You will have time to discuss, plan and get materials/technology ready to start your team in January. I will be sending CIMS sign in information as it becomes available.
Turkey Trot Open House at Spruce Run
10:00-2:00
4175 Sunbury Rd
Galena, Oh.
Stop by the classroom and sign out a pair of binoculars. Then go on a walk to see if you can find any of our famous turkeys. Volunteers will be located in the house on the observation porch to help you locate other birds that live at Spruce Run. They will also discuss the citizen science project we will be involved in called: Feederwatch.
The Turkey Trot Fun Run will begin at noon.
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Inside the Social Studies Website
http://www.ccsoh.us/ssresources.aspx
Primary:
There is a lesson that supports Veteran's Day on the Kindergarten course site called, Our Heroes. All primary grades could use the student sheets included in this lesson to introduce or review the foundational understanding of celebrating Veteran's Day.
Intermediate:
Check out the curated lessons included in the 4th and 5th grade course sites that support American Indian studies.
For other information and lessons that support Veteran's Day use the following social studies website link.
http://www.ccsoh.us/constitutionandveterans.aspx
Also, there will be more curated lessons coming to your email soon!
Some Websites to Support Your Good Work
Worldbook Timelines:
Infohio has so many resources that we could do a whole newsletter on just it. Explore and be sure to check out the timeline resource.
World Book Kids:
http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/Home
Student friendly research; learn about people, sports, animals, and more. Includes videos, images, maps and games. Hear text read aloud.
Recognizing One of Our Own
Please make sure to inform me of other teachers' achievements as I would love to showcase one of our teachers monthly!