Do you have resources that others may benefit from? If so, share them on the Social Studies Google Classroom. In addition, continue to check the Google Classroom for news and updates related to our district's social studies initiatives. I appreciate all teachers who have joined, contributed, and communicated via the Social Studies Google Classrooms. Please continue to use the Google classroom to seek answers to various content-based questions/concerns and gather and share content based resources.

Attention all social studies teachers: If you know of a great digital resource that helps elevate your social studies lessons and should be added to the Digital Resource Tools List, please share that with phillip.sykes@cowetaschools.net or via your district social studies Google Classroom. Content Specialists are constantly looking for helpful "go-to" tools that will help increase 21st-century skills, created genuine engagement, and immerse students in opportunities that require critical thinking. To access the current list, please click the button below.

New to the List this Month: Blooket.com

Check out this new take on trivia and review games!
The way it works is that a teacher/host picks a question set and a unique game mode. Then, we generate a code that players can use to join the game on their own devices. After the game starts, players will answer questions to help them win. That’s where the fun starts, because we offer a variety of games to keep students engaged and excited!

Attention US History and Economics Teachers; Check out this unique opportunity for professional learning with GCEE!

Date: March 18th; 4 PM

Workshop Description:

A lengthy list of push and pull factors led to 6 million African Americans migrating from the American South to points North and West between 1910 and 1970 with the goal of finding a better life for themselves and their families. When they arrived, they faced new forms of racism woven into the very tools meant to afford those that work hard a slice of the American Dream. Those impediments began an ever-widening wealth gap that impact generations far removed from the original policies. Today, this issue demands our attention as so many people of color are denied the full license to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Join Brett Burkey of the Florida Council on Economic Education as he takes you through a new lesson on the social and economic impacts of this era of U.S. History and the implications for today.

To register, check the "Professional Learning for All" section.

Blank on Blank is new to PBS Learning Media and uses a unique form of remixing old interviews and animation to retell the story of historical figures. Though there are many figures that are not directly relatied to your standards, many have some type of connection to a historical time period you may teach. My contacts at Georgia Public Broadcasting have created a quick form that links specific Georgia Standards of Excellence historical figures for your use. Please feel free to save a copy of the Google Doc below.

GSE Figures:

George Washington Carver on Ego & Self

SS5H1b. Describe the impact on American life of George Washington Carver (science).

Interview recorded in 1939 and uncovered via the George Washington Carver National Monument.

Louis Armstrong on Keeping His Chops

SS5H2b. Describe the cultural developments and individual contributions in the 1920s of the Jazz Age (Louis Armstrong). Interview by high school students Michael Aisner and James R. Stein at the Ravinia outdoor music venue in suburban Chicago on June 24, 1964.

Ronald Reagan on Oatmeal Meat

SS5H7a. Describe the collapse of the Soviet Union, including the role of Ronald Reagan.
Interview by Bill Moyers on April 30, 1979, nearly two years before Ronald Reagan was sworn into office as the 40th U.S. President.

Fidel Castro The Lost Interview

SS6H1c. Explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution and describe the current relationship between Cuba and the United States. Clark Hewitt Galloway interviewed Castro in 1959 Havana in the midst of the Cuban revolution.

Jimmy Carter on Power

SS8H12b. Describe the role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president.

SSUSH22 Analyze U.S. international and domestic policies including their influences on technological advancements and social changes during the Carter administration.

Interview by Bill Moyers on 6 May 1976, six months before Carter was elected president.

Grace Kelly on JFK

SS5H6c. Describe the impact on American society of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Paul Gallico interviewed Princess Grace on 19 June 1965 at the Palace of the Principality in Monaco. The interview was part of the Oral History Program conducted on behalf of the John F. Kennedy Library with the purpose to collect and preserve interviews with people who had recollections of events and/or were associated with John F. Kennedy.

Dave Brubeck on Fighting Communism

SS5H5b. Explain how the United States sought to stop the spread of Communism through the Berlin Airlift, the Korean War, and NATO. (and jazz!) John Dankosky got to interview Dave Brubeck on stage during the Litchfield Jazz Festival in the fall of 2008. The extended interview originally aired on Dankosky’s show, Where We Live.

The DOE has put together a list of standards-based videos to help serve as a student guide for each of the standards within the high school US History course. Videos range in time from 4-19 minutes and follow the basic format of the standard with rich images and primary sources. Teachers can break them up, focus on visual literacy, use them as review, etc. These videos will be housed on the georgiastandards.org site as well as a GADOE Social Studies managed Youtube Channel. I will share the channel once the content is uploaded. Please use the list of links below for access:

• English Settlement and Colonization, USH1
• Early English Colonial Society, USH2
• Causes of the American Revolution, USH3
• Key Aspects of the American Revolution, USH4
• Adoption and Implementation of the United States Constitution, USH5
• The First Five Presidents, USH6
• The Age of Jackson, USH7
• Outbreak of the Civil War, USH8
• Events, Issues, and Individuals of the Civil War, USH9
• The Dimensions of Reconstruction, USH10
• Big Business, Labor Unions, and Innovation Post-Reconstruction, USH 11
• The Impact of Westward Expansion, USH12
• Reform in the Progressive Era, USH13
• The Twentieth Century and America’s Evolving Relationship with the World, USH14
• The United States Involvement in World War I, USH15
• A Shared National Identity After World War I, USH16
• Causes and Consequences of The Great Depression, USH17
• Roosevelt’s New Deal, USH18
• The Impacts of World War II, USH19
• Effects of Policies During the Truman and Eisenhower Administrations, USH20
• Effects of Policies During the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations, USH21
• Effects of Policies During the Nixon, Ford and Carter Administrations, USH22
• Effects of Policies During the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama Administrations, USH23

As you know, I am required to track the use of our S3Strategies workshop over the year. I have found Google Forms the easiest way to do this. Since completing the workshop, many of you have messaged me saying you are using the resources. I hope you are continuing to find the resources provided helpful as we move closer to the end of the year (testing season). Over the next day or so, please reflect back on any and all resources used from the workshop and enter a usage record on the appropriate Google Form below. If you have used several resources multiple times, please complete a submission for each usage. (Dates can be around about.) Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

Congratulations to Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, Veteran of Foreign Wars National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year for the State of Georgia Recipient! Coweta is very lucky to have you!

Ms. Elizabeth Thompson has been instrumental in shaping the lives of students at East Coweta High School for the past 20 years. As a Social Studies teacher, Ms. Thompson exemplifies a true patriot as she infuses Americanism, Citizenship and rich military history in today’s classroom curriculum based on her passion for teaching students about why America is the greatest country. One of Ms. Thompson’s greatest attributes is that she distinguishes herself from others because she puts service to others before self, as she relentlessly devotes countless hours outside of the classroom to promote enriched programs that serve both the school and the community. Each year, Ms. Thompson works closely with the Georgia Close Up program, where she orchestrates for students to visit the state capitol to see first hand how the state legislative operates day to day and get a practical understanding of public policy. Additionally, she engages students by hosting a mini conference at EC to promote collaboration and interaction among peers where they garner professional behavior and respect toward all opinions and get the opportunity to debate issues not normally covered in a normal classroom setting. As a true patriot, she co-orchestrated to honor distinguished veterans from Newnan’s Veterans of Foreign War for breakfast at EC, in which distinguished guest speakers addressed the student body of their heart-wrenching accounts of WWII, and the Korean war. In recognition of Veterans Appreciation Day she actively involves veterans in her classroom where they also provide testimony of their military experience which enables students to interact with the unsung heroes. During remembrance of 9-11, Ms. Thompson delivered testimony along with guest classroom speakers of their experiences of that tragic day in American history. She has inspired a sense of American pride in her students during a discussion of how all Americans stood side by side during the darkest times and emphasized “Let’s Not Forget” Americans that perished at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Flight 93. Undoubtedly, Ms. Thompson possesses a true American Patriotic spirit, which resonates in her classroom; therefore, she is a great candidate for this prestigious recognition.

Do you know a teacher who is exceptional at teaching and has a passion for history education? If so, consider nominating them for the 2021 National History Teacher of the Year award.

Details:

• National winner chosen from among state winners receives a $10,000 prize presented at an award ceremony in their honor in New York City.
• State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state.
• Deadline for 2021 nominations: April 30, 2021.
• Deadline for 2021 nominees to submit supporting materials: May 30, 2021.

For more information: Click Here

Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Meeting:

Teachers, we will meet this month via Google Hangouts on March 11 from 3:15-4:00 PM. The meeting is for teachers Grades K-2. Please use the following link to access the meeting. Meeting Link

COMING SOON: K-5 Teacher Resources from GCEE

Be on the look out for specific resources and infographics designed to help engage your K-5 students in econ and personal finance. Resources will be live in 2 weeks! Click Here for Access

Grades 3-5 S3Strategies Record Log:

Click on this link to record your weekly strategy gained from the S3Strategy Workshop.

Integrating Social Studies into your ELA/Reading Lessons Made Easy

Located within the GA DOE Teacher Notes, teachers can find a list of standards connected books that can easily be integrated into your ELA/Reading lessons.

For Kindergarten access, Click Here.

For 1st Grade access, Click Here.

For 2nd Grade access, Click Here.

For 3rd Grade access, Click Here.

For 4th Grade access, Click Here.

For 5th Grade access, Click Here.

Middle School Meeting:

There will not be a middle school meeting this month; however, I encourage you to begin looking over your pacing guides as we will begin our pacing guide review and revisions in the upcoming weeks.

Grades 6-8 S3Strategies Record Log:

Click on this link to record your weekly strategy gained from the S3Strategy Workshop.

Two New Courses:

In response to district requests from around the state, GaDOE Social Studies created 2 new courses to allow schools to better align the courses they are already teaching. See below the 2 new social studies high school electives and course codes for 2021-22. If your district already has these courses on the schedule for next year aligned to a different course code, feel free to go ahead and use the codes below.

• Civil Rights in the United States (45.0196), elective, start date: July 1, 2021, Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of civil rights in the United States. Students will explore, through various disciplinary lenses, the challenges and achievements in the march towards economic, societal, political, and equality by marginalized groups throughout United States history. Students can also explore how these ideas connect to a modern global society.
• Holocaust and Genocide Studies (45.0197), elective, start date: July 1, 2021, Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of the Holocaust and genocide. Students will explore the ramifications of antisemitism, prejudice and indifference, the potential for government supported terror, and acts of resilience, resistance, and valor.

Grades 10 & 11 S3Strategies Record Log:

Click on this link to record your weekly strategy gained from the S3Strategy Workshop.

Civic Engagement Diploma Seal Program

Please begin advertising this program to students. Last year, East Coweta High School honored several seniors who accomplished the criteria required in order to gain diploma endorsement. I would love to see more Coweta students gain this recognition.

Criteria and Application Information

Grade Level/Course Specific Professional Learning with Virtual Specialists

Introducing a new FREE online professional learning community exclusively for Georgia educators. The Georgia DOE has created course and grade level specific Professional Learning Communities, led by Virtual Specialists, where educators from across the State can connect with each other to share experiences, resources, lesson plans, and instructional activities.

Join the Online Community

Schedule for Monthly Webinars​

Looking to connect with others in the Social Studies field? Utilize the links below to connect with various organizations that may provide expertise and resources to better your professional networks.

Connect with Georgia's virtual learning community for Social Studies

Georgia Council for the Social Studies

Georgia Council on Economic Education

Georgia Historical Society

Georgia WWI Commission

National Council for History Education

Newnan-Coweta Historical Society

Please contact Phil Sykes, Social Studies Content Specialist, with any questions comments, or concerns.

Email: phillip.sykes@cowetaschools.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/cowetaschools.net/cowetasocialstudies/home
Location: 167 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Newnan, GA, USA
Phone: 770-254-2800
Twitter: @Syked4SS