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Welcome
Hello, I am Teaven Barnum the District Instructional Specialist for Secondary Social Studies. I'm excited to help you in any way that you need. You can reach me at teaven.barnum@killeenisd.org, text at 254-446-2873 or call my desk phone at 254-336-0253.
Lowman Product
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What is available?
The district has purchased warm ups and assignments for every secondary campus.
Who can use the products?
Lowman only has their products available for 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th (U.S.) grades.
How do we accesses the products?
Go to LOWMANEDUCATION.COM
CLICK ACCESS PRODUCTS
CREATE ACCOUNT (claim campus)
LOGIN WITH EMAIL AND PASSWORD
DOWNLOAD ANY ITEMS LABELED "OPEN"
Why should I use the product?
Lowman has created these warmups and assignments based off the frequency of tested TEKS. They also have new question item types. However, these resources are not interactive. For example, students would not actually drag and drop an item on the drag and drop questions. These products are available to you through word and PDF, so they do not have interactive quality. However, they do explicitly explain to the student what question type it is. If you would like to make them interactive, you could take those questions and plug them into Schoology or TFAR. I believe the purpose is the same because we want to focus on the skill of how these new question types are tested.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Active Classroom
Active Classroom for social studies is an innovative educational product designed to transform the traditional social studies learning experience. It offers a comprehensive platform that combines interactive digital resources, dynamic lesson plans, and collaborative tools to engage students actively in their historical and cultural exploration. Through multimedia-rich content, students can immerse themselves in the subject matter, accessing virtual field trips, primary source documents, and interactive maps that bring history to life. The product also empowers teachers to create personalized learning pathways, monitor student progress, and facilitate real-time discussions, fostering a more inclusive and participatory classroom environment. Active Classroom for social studies not only enhances students' knowledge retention but also cultivates critical thinking, empathy, and global citizenship as they develop a deeper understanding of the world's past and its relevance to the present and future.
You can access Active Classroom through the Clever Portal. Click the picture to go to Clever.
Social Studies Success
Social Studies Success is a platform for 6th, 7th and 8th grade that provides a wide range of educational products and resources to support social studies teachers and students. The platform offers meticulously crafted lesson plans, engaging activities, and interactive materials that align with various social studies curricula. These resources cater to different grade levels and topics, such as history, geography, civics, and economics. Teachers can access ready-to-use materials that incorporate multimedia elements, primary sources, and hands-on projects to enhance student learning experiences.
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Discovery Education
Discovery Education is an online educational platform offering a diverse content library, virtual field trips, and differentiated resources to support social studies instruction. Teachers can personalize lessons, assess student understanding, and access professional development. The platform fosters collaboration, communication, and engagement, creating an enriching learning environment that helps students gain a deeper understanding of history, geography, civics, and economics while promoting effective teaching practices for educators.
McGraw-Hill
The McGraw-Hill is the textbook used in our social studies classes and provides comprehensive and engaging content to support students' exploration of history, geography, civics, and economics. With a focus on aligning with educational standards, the textbook offers a rich array of multimedia resources, including vivid illustrations, maps, primary sources, and interactive features, enhancing students' understanding of complex concepts. It presents differentiated learning materials to cater to various learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students can grasp the subject matter effectively. Additionally, the textbook incorporates assessment tools to gauge student progress, enabling educators to tailor their instruction and provide targeted support. Overall, the McGraw-Hill social studies textbook delivers a well-structured and informative learning experience that empowers students to develop a deeper appreciation and knowledge of the world's diverse societies and historical events.
Writable
Writable is an educational tool designed for social studies classrooms, offering a comprehensive writing platform to enhance students' literacy skills and critical thinking abilities. Through Writable, students can engage in various writing tasks, including essays, responses to primary sources, and historical arguments, all while receiving real-time feedback and support from teachers. The platform fosters collaborative writing and peer review, encouraging students to develop their writing proficiency and analytical abilities within the context of social studies content. With Writable, educators can monitor individual progress, assess writing proficiency, and provide targeted guidance, creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that strengthens students' comprehension of historical events, societal structures, and global perspectives.
