Social Studies Insider
August 2020
Welcome Back Teachers
CCSS Social Studies Community
Utilize your Curriculum Resources
Social Studies Digital Lessons: First 9 Weeks
Got a Bright Idea? Apply Today!
Purpose:
Many teachers develop innovative classroom projects, but lack the funds to implement the projects. Our Bright Ideas grants funds these projects for teachers.
Eligibility:
- School teachers in the area Coweta-Fayette EMC serves.
- Projects must benefit students in grades Pre K-12.
- Teachers may only be an applicant of one project per school year.
- Instructions must be followed completely.
Subjects:
Grants are open to all subjects.Grant Limit:
Selection Criteria:
- Uses innovative, creative learning experiences for students (25%)
- Clearly defines goals and learning objectives (25%)
- Provides implementation through instructional experiences that directly involve students otherwise unavailable (25%)
- Provides immediate and/or ongoing benefits to students (15%)
- Provides an adequate budget summary (10%)
If grant is awarded:
- Grant must be used within 18 months.
- Applicant will submit a report about the grant.
- Applicant grants sponsors the right to use their name, photo and information about grant in publicity.
Deadline:
All applications must be completed online and received at Coweta-Fayette EMC by the deadline: Friday, August 14, 2020.
Digital Tools to Assist with Virtual Learning
New to the list this month: Bitmoji Movie Trailers
As we return to school, we constantly look for ways to allow students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and mastery of content. In this day of age, multimedia content continues to consume and excite our students. Therefore, try having students create a movie trailer that restates a major concept or event. Use the Bitmoji App on your smartphone and iMovie to create a fun and personalized movie trailer.
GA DOE SOcial Studies Instagram Teacher Take Over
Click here to visit the gadoesocialstudies Instagram page.
Click here to apply to takeover our account during 2019-2020.
Newnan Coweta Historical Society Presents
Attention Elementary School Social Studies Teachers:
Georgia Home Classroom: GPB and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), is offering broadcast programming and accompanying digital resources that adhere to Georgia’s state standards. https://www.gpb.org/education/learn
Virtual Fieldtrips: https://www.gpb.org/education/georgia-studies/virtual-field-trips
Search Special Topics in Social Studies: https://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/social-studies/
Secret Museum: Follow the adventures of Xavier Riddle, his sister Yadina, and their friend Brad as they travel back in time to meet real-life historical figures when they were kids. Use the video clips, teaching tips, and historical figure biosketches to support students’ social-emotional, literacy, and social studies skills. https://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/xavier-riddle-and-the-secret-museum/
Professional Development with GCEE:
- Integrating Elementary Economics and Math Effectively (The same information is featured at each time for each different grade level.)
- Kindergarten: August 5th at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
- 1st Grade: August 7th at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
- 2nd Grade: August 10th at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
- 3rd Grade: August 12th at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
- 4th Grade: August 14th at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
- 5th Grade: August 19th at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
- Elementary Economics and the Booth Museum for Grades 3 and 4 (3 different sessions on Monday, August 17th, 2020)
- Beyond Wants and Needs: Scarcity and Choices for K-1 Students (The same information is featured at each time for each different grade level.)
- Kindergarten: August 21st at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
- First Grade: August 24th at 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
- Using Picture Books to Teach Second Grade Economics GSE (The same information is featured at each time for this grade level.)
- Wednesday, August 26th, 2020: 10am, 3pm, and 7pm
Attention Middle School Social Studies Teachers:
Great Resource for 8th Grade Ga Studies: Explore various industries, jobs, and stem opportunities available in each region of Georgia. https://www.gpb.org/fast-forward
Search Special Topics in Social Studies: https://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/social-studies/
Grade Level/Course Specific Professional Learning with Virtual Specialists
Introducing a new FREE online professional learning community exclusively for Georgia educators. The Georgia DOE has created course and grade level specific Professional Learning Communities, led by Virtual Specialists, where educators from across the State can connect with each other to share experiences, resources, lesson plans, and instructional activities.
Schedule for Monthly Webinars
Please plan to attend this year's social studies curriculum meetings. As of now, SD1 has been booked; however, in the event that Covid-19 continues to impact face to face settings, we will meet virtually via Google Meets.
Attention High School Social Studies Teachers:
Civic Engagement Diploma Seal Program:
Please begin advertising this program to students. Last year, East Coweta High School honored several seniors who accomplished the criteria required in order to gain diploma endorsement. I would love to see more Coweta students gain this recognition.
Criteria and Application Information
Grade Level/Course Specific Professional Learning with Virtual Specialist:
Introducing a new Free online professional learning community exclusively for Georgia educators. The Georgia DOE has created course and grade level specific Professional Learning Communities, led by Virtual Specialists, where educators from across the state can connect with each other to share experiences, resources, lesson plans, and instructional activities. For access, Click Here.
Peach State Politics:
GPB reporter Stephen Fowler is covering the legislative session and lawmaking process for the first time, and answers like “Who’s in charge of taxpayer money?” or “What’s all the fuss about Georgia’s voting machines?” https://www.gpb.org/education/peach-state-politics
Things Explained: Political Edition
Four episodes of our explainer series are focused on Georgia’s political system including legislative districts, midterm elections, the race for governor and how governors operate in office. https://www.gpb.org/education/thingsexplained
Network Connectors
Connect with Georgia's virtual learning community for Social Studies
Georgia Council for the Social Studies
Georgia Council on Economic Education
Professional Learning for All
Utilizing Online Instructional Resources
Sessions:
8:45 – 9:45 Early Childhood Education SS (grades PK-2)
10:00 – 11:00 Elementary SS (grades 3-5)
11:15 – 12:15 World History (grades 6-7)
12:30 – 1:30 Georgia Studies (grade 8)
1:45 – 2:45 Civics & Government
3:00 – 4:00 U.S. History
Thursday, Aug 6, 2020, 08:45 AM
Virtual
Stock Market Game Workshop
Want to Register? Click Here
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2020, 01:00 PM
Virtual
Comments, Questions, Concerns?
Email: phillip.sykes@cowetaschools.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/cowetaschools.net/cowetasocialstudies/home
Location: 167 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan, GA, USA
Phone: 770-254-2800
Twitter: @Syked4SS