As session presenters from the November 2nd, 2016 conference in Topeka share their materials with us, we’ll post them here. Check back after the 2nd for the latest resources.
November 2015 Sessions
5 Under-Appreciated Google Tools for the Social Studies Classroom
Glenn Wiebe
Presentation
Online resources
Great Books
Charlie Murphy
Discussion Guides
Great Books for Social Studies
Project-Based Learning and National History Day
Kyle Johnson
Scavenger Hunt Links
Presentation
Scavenger Hunt Graphic Organizer
Interrogating the Text: 6 Habits for Effectively Engaging Evidence
Lucinda Evans
Presentation
Interrogating the Text
Dr. King primary source
Looking for Resources? Check Out the Kansas Historical Society
Marcia Fox
Presentation
Truman Library Resources
Truman Education Programs
White House Decision Center
During the 2015 conference at the McPherson Opera House, there were 16 different sessions that focused on a wide variety of topics. It’s been more than a few months but you can still find useful resources, materials, and links from those sessions here.
February 2015 Session One
Gamification & Civics Education
Travis Hampl
Presentation
Free Resources for Teaching Economics
Angela Howdeshell
KCEE Website
Putting Social Studies Back into the Elementary Classroom
Marcia Fox
Presentation
History Labs
Paul Kitchen
Handouts
Presentation
February 2015 Session Two
Using Online Digital Newspapers
Michael Church
Creating Assessments
Jill Weber
Presentation
Handouts
Teaching Current Events in the 21st Century
Lori Drouhard
Teaching Current Events in the 21st Century
Google Slide version
Teaching Social Studies the “Write” Way
Travis Hardenburger
Presentation
February 2015 Session Three
Using Formative Assessments Tools for the MDPT
Don Gifford
Keynote Assessment Presentation
Formative Assessment Presentation
KAP Social Studies Primary Sources / Sample Prompts
Let’s Talk About It
Tom Barker
Creating a TEDed Club
Karen Stockwell
Presentation and resources
Historical Thinking Through Art
Dave McIntire
Presentation and Resources
February 2015 Session Four
Using Robot Technology to Connect Students and Content
Mary Madden
Free Rhymes with Me
Monte Evans
Handout
Come and Get It!
Deb Brown
Resources
Additional Links
Teaching Collective History / National Park Service
Jonathan Winskie
NPS Education Contacts
Presentation