Examining life stories recorded through the Depression-era Federal Writers’ Project can launch classroom lessons on specific events like the 1871 Chicago fire or broader lessons on the Works Progress Administration and New Deal programs.

The exercise of writing opinion pieces allows students to explore real-world issues while challenging their understanding of the past.

NCSS is pleased to offer continuing education hours to teachers in most states. Alaska Email conference@ncss.org with the subject line Alaska CEU with your full name and home organization to receive an electronic certificate of completion and verified attendance within 5-10 business days.  Arizona Email conference@ncss.org with the subject line Arizona CEU with your full name and home organization to receive an electronic certificate of completion and verified attendance within 5-10 business days. Arkansas Submit your hours through the PDSaM portal California California teachers…

The recently launched Educating for American Democracy (EAD) Roadmap reflects an awareness of how institutions, including our legal system, have shaped and defined multiple narratives of the American story.  Almost every EAD theme has a legal connection to the law, providing an effective means for student engagement. The author demonstrates how each theme might be incorporated within classrooms using a legal perspective. 

The article focuses on making and makerspaces in the elementary classroom. The authors argue that making in the elementary classroom offers a creative opportunity to capitalize on students’ natural sense of wondering and curiosity. They provide a brief background on making and makerspaces and share rich classroom examples of making. Finally, the authors share additional resources and suggestions to get started with making.

Delegates: Please use the link in your email to access the HOD Zoom webinar.