Social Studies Weekly
Year 3 Volume 17 ~ February 5, 2016
Welcome to Our Newsletter!
William Brown
William has started using sketch pads in his classes to help with key ideas and events. Check out the pictures below to see how his idea works.
This Week in Social Studies
World History
Civics and Economics
We should be moving towards Unit 2 by this week. I know there will be great discussions about what the presidential candidates can really do as president.
American 1
Why not try something different. Check out these Revolutionary Speech Bubbles. Or, try the IBP for this unit: Was the American Revolution justified?
American 2
Why not give these constructed response questions a try in your class? You could use them as a formative assessment, an exit slip, or as part of a summative assessment.
Snow and Pacing
Some have asked about Benchmarks. Will they be moved? The word is still out. We will let you know when we do.
Opportunities and Information
Summer Opportunities
Interested in a Seminar on Teaching with Art as Documents
NC Black Repertory Company
Message from Melissa
Have a great weekend... And, there is a prize to the first person to answer the following question correctly. (Kraft and Tuck, you can't play!)
How many Super Bowls has Melissa actually watched in its entirety?
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