PRESENTATION OUTLINE
January 17
What is Social Studies?
Social studies encompasses many different subjects
January 22
10 Themes
TEKS relate with themes, TEKS first
January 24
Names. Where I’m from.
Names are important. Pronounce them correctly.
January 29
Stereotypes
Make #LikeAGirl a good thing
January 31
Stereotypes
Be diverse and open to others.
February 5
Single story tough talks National Anthem
Be kind and respectful during debates
February 7
Tough talks National Anthem
Look at ALL view points.
February 12
Tough talks. All lives matter.
Always reflect on lesson plans.
February 14
Articles: all lives matter
Kids who are the hardest to love are usually the ones who need it the most.
February 19
Florida Shooting. Fake News.
Gather information, listen to all kids.
February 21
Dealing with tragedy and tough topics
Help kids work through and deal with emotions
February 26
Inquiry based learning. Primary resources. Christopher Columbus.
Columbus did not discover America FIRST!!
February 28
Columbus chart
Knew: he didn’t discover America.
Learned: how cruel he was
Teach: didn’t discover America and wasn’t the best person. Developmentally appropriate.
March 5
How to teach K-6 students about Columbus
Be developmentally appropriate with the truth.
March 7
Project based learning
Always fact check
March 19
Citizenship and Immigration
Immigrants helped shape America
March 21
Citizenship and voting
Timeline activities are important
March 26
Citizenship
Talk about harmony goals daily-how to be a good citizen
March 28
Teacher store | simulations
Use teacher store so students can learn about money management
April 2
Timelines
Timelines can help relate events to kids
April 4
CREATE, maps,scavenger hunt
Get kids active
