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ESC REGION 10 SOCIAL STUDIES UPDATE

January 2020

ESC REGION 10 SOCIALSTUDIES UPDATEJanuary 2020
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Hello From Your R10 Social Studies K-12 Consultant

Welcome Back!


I hope that 2020 is treating you kind so far.


Please feel free to share any new resources or gems that you find or know of.


We have some exciting professional development opportunities coming soon. As always, I am always available to help you with resources and would be happy to come out and work with you to support any needs you have. Please follow us on Twitter and sign up for the Social Studies Listserv.


Look for us on Twitter - @Region10SS


Looking forward to creating a community of Social Studies Educators!

Email: kelly.bellar@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/social-studies/service-offerings/
Location: Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1432
Twitter: @Region10SS

SOCIAL STUDIES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES SOCIAL STUDIES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Come Join the Fun!

Spring Sessions!

  • 1/22 - Economic Episodes in American History
  • 1/27 - "Up"-ing Your Questioning Game
  • 1/28 - Revolution or Rebellion
  • 2/3 - Authentic Review for 8th Grade STAAR
  • 2/4 - Authentic Review for US History EOC
  • 2/11 - Creating History Labs w/ the Dallas Historical Society
  • 3/19 - Social Studies in a Digital World (3 hours) + Digital Breakouts in Social Studies (3 hours)
  • 3/23 - Using the 2020 Census in the Social Studies Classroom
  • 3/31 - Exploring the Past, Imagining the Future w/ the Frisco Heritage Museum (Frisco)
  • 4/1 - Geography is Everywhere
  • 4/20 - Integrating Social Studies with the New ELAR Standards
  • 5/18 - Connecting STEM and Social Studies (Rescheduled from Februrary)


Stay Tuned for More...(Dates and Times TBD)

Spotlight on Local History

Flyer for Creating History Labs on February 11 at Fair Park with the Dallas Historical Society.
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HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 27-31 - Holocaust Remembrance Week

January 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Holocaust Remembrance Week

SB 1828 instructs the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC) to develop or approve materials for a statewide Holocaust Remembrance Week, starting in the 2019-2020 school year. At the THGC’s suggestion, the Governor’s Office has chosen the week of January 27, 2020, as the date for Remembrance Week. (International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27, which is the date that Auschwitz was “liberated” by Allied troops.) Acknowledging that Texas students are best served when educators have choices in the shaping of instruction, the THGC leaves it up to individual school districts to observe Holocaust Remembrance Week by selecting from any of the items listed/linked on the THGC webpage for Holocaust Remembrance Week.

CHECK OUT THESE WONDERFUL RESOURCES FROM A FELLOW SS COLLEAGUE!

Trello Board: https://trello.com/b/RYTtsvMT


Special Edition Smore: https://www.smore.com/9vba6

Infographic on Honoring Holocaust Remembrance Week in the Elementary Classroom
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TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM SOCIAL STUDIES BLOG
If you are a member of a TEKS Resource System District check out the new blog.

AN EYE ON LITERACY AN EYE ON LITERACY

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Story Dice

How do you get your kids writing in the classroom. Check out this app.


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.developer.cachucha.storydice&hl=en_US

PRIMARY SOURCE CORNER... PRIMARY SOURCE CORNER...

Finding a Common Thread: How People Around the World Get Their Food

Finding a Common Thread: How People Around the World Get Their Food

Engage with the challenges and solutions that communities around the world are grappling with when trying to access vital food sources.

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Commemorative Calendar for the 19th Amendment

The 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, but this landmark event was not the beginning or the end of the story for women and the struggle for the right to vote. Join us in 2020 as we commemorate this centennial year with 12 stories from our holdings. Each month, we’ll share a new collection of downloadable designs including a calendar page, Facebook cover photo, and an

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History Hub | ABC-CLIO’s Educator Support Community

Powered by ABC-CLIO Solutions, History Hub features professional development support and curriculum resources for social studies teachers and classrooms.

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RESOURCES & WEBSITES RESOURCES & WEBSITES

Parlay in 60 Seconds

KQED Learn | Let's Talk about Election 2020

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Here come the drones - Geographical Magazine

Here come the drones - Geographical Magazine

The methods we use to teach physical geography and environmental science are rapidly changing. As a new generation of high-quality affordable drones c...

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Six Thinking Scaffolds That Can Move Students Toward Deeper Levels of Understanding

Six Thinking Scaffolds That Can Move Students Toward Deeper Levels of Understanding

A change in a prompt can influence how a student responds thinks. A study found that using a problem-based curriculum can help students develop their own h

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Why do Iran & the U.S. Hate Each Other?

Why do Iran & the U.S. Hate Each Other?

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Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

The Constitution Annotated provides a legal analysis and interpretation of the United States Constitution based on a comprehensive review of Supreme Court case law.

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Presidential Primary Sources Project

The Presidential Primary Sources Project (PPSP) is a collaborative program sponsored by historic sites and museums, the National Parks Service, U.S. Presidential Libraries and Museums, and the Internet2 community.

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Social Studies: It's Time to ReInvest - EdSurge Guides

Social Studies: It's Time to ReInvest - EdSurge Guides

With digital citizenship on our minds and a presidential election on the horizon, we believe it’s time to take a closer look at social studies ...

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Future Voters Project

Future Voters Project

Teaching Tolerance provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators use our materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants.

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Six Scaffolds That Deepen Independent Learning

Six Scaffolds That Deepen Independent Learning

When teaching problem-based lessons, use thinking scaffolds to propel students toward greater expertise and deeper learning.

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Reducing Dependence on Slides

Reducing Dependence on Slides

Focusing less on the slides and more on student discussion fosters deeper engagement.

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Celebrating Our Local History
Check out ALL the wonderful opportunities throughout Region 10 to connect our students to local history. Stay tuned for future resources and professional development opportunities to connect with these local historical sites.

Student Opportunities Student Opportunities

CITIZEN BEE
The Texas Citizen Bee is a statewide civic education program & competition. See the website or contact Nicole Michener (nicole.michener@pisd.edu) or Kelly Bellar (kelly.bellar@region10.org) for registration information.
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National History Day - Breaking Barriers in History
Every year National History Day® frames students’ research within a historical theme. The 2019-2020 theme is Breaking Barriers in History.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Flyer for the Region 10 Global Education Symposium on January 30, 2020 at Region 10
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Kagan Registration form
REGISTER HERE FOR SS TRAININGS
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES LISTSERV

Past Issues...

Check Them Out Below:

2018-2019:

September 2018, November 2018, February 2019, March 2019, April 2019, May 2019, June 2019

2019-2020:

August 2019, September 2019, October 2019, November 2019, December 2019

Kelly Bellar, Consultant Teaching & Learning, office phone number 972-348-1432, cell phone number 214-789-0707, Twitter @region10ss or @kellybellar
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