Welcome to Social Sciences Best Practices 5-12 

 Come be part of a group of dedicated educators working together to increase the knowledge and awareness of students in the realm of Social Science.  Social Science educators from around the area can network and discuss current trends to keep abreast of innovations and changes in Social Science education.  This group will meet four times during the 2010/2011 school year.

Upcoming workshop dates:   Calendar 

Putting Action in Civic Education  We Can Do Better Flyer - SIUC.pdf

Wednesday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - SIU Student Center Ballrooms

Geared toward helping social studies teachers, principals, school board members, superintendents and regional offices of education, this conference will feature Illinois State Board of Education chairman Gery Chico.

Free registration required. RSVP information to be announced.

Keynote speech will be livestreamed on www.paulsimoninstitute.org

http://paulsimoninstitute.org/index.php

      3 22 2011

 http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2011/03/talk_about_a_teachable_moment.html 

Civil War Anniversary Spurs Educational Activities

October 20 2010 mtg     Shared Favorites

http://www.lib.siu.edu/ - Morris Libary link            

 Marta Davis - mdavis@lib.siu.edu   618-453-1175

Reference and Instructional Services, Curriculum and Instruction/Workforce Education and Development Liason

History Liason - Anna Xiong 618-453-7108

If you have textbook samples that you don't want to keep around anymore, donate them to Morris Library.  Contact Marta Davis at Morris Library

Please email me with any topic suggestions! - Shari  sbiggs@roe30.k12.il.us

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 http://delicious.com/grhartman/Inauguration  Inauguration Classroom Ideas