Social Studies Weekly
Year 7 Volume 3 ~ September 9, 2019
This week's shout out goes to Garrett Holloway at Winston-Salem Prep. He is taking citizen action seriously. Garrett is currently running for City Council in Lexington City. We wish Garrett the best with his campaign.
Korematsu Institute
Smithsonian Folk Ways Recordings
Constitution Day: September 17th
Teaching American History Webinar
This webinar will begin at 11am, Saturday, October 5, 2019.
There is no cost to participate, and all who attend this 75-minute webinar live will receive a continuing education certificate.
United States Senate Youth Program
NC Museum of History: Design Resources for $
American History 1 and 2 Saturday Collaboration Session: This Saturday
Where: Panera on Cloverdale
During this optional PD session, we will discuss pacing, assessment, topics for future sessions and any other needs/wants of participants.
Feel free to come for an hour or three.
Please register in the Staff PD: Location- Other, Title American History 1 & 2 Collaboration Sessions.
Teaching Hard History: The 1619 Project
During this professional development session, teachers will participate in the lesson designed for the magazine's first article written by Nikole Hannah-Jones. A class set of the magazine will be provided to each Social Studies Department represented at this PD.
Who: American History 1 and 2 teachers
When: September 18, 2019 (Mount Tabor)
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Registration for these sessions will be open soon.
World History
Civics and Economics
Try using a 3x3 activity and have students connect the words. Switch out some of the words with democratic principles or reasons for government.
American History 1
American History 2
Message from Melissa
We are in the third week of school! That is hard to believe.
As I wrote this week's newsletter, I realized there are some areas that could use some fresh resources, like WH Unit 3. If you have created a great lesson or activity, for any content area, remember to share it with me. The more we share, the less work we have by ourselves. And, you all need less on your plate!
Speaking of less on your plate, it seems like this will be the last year for the NC Finals. I have mixed feelings on this. I know some of you are jumping for joy. I just worry what will come instead and how this may push our subject further to the side. Time will tell.
Please let me know if there is anything you need. I can help with many things. Unfortuntatly, air conditioning in your classrooms, not so much. I know this has been an issue with many of you. I wish I could fix it!
Have a great week.
Melissa
Email: mmmcgready@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Website: http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/54
Phone: 813-388-3999