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Welcome

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.

Content Content

Public Comment Period for Updated Social Studies Instructional Materials Is Open  

The Substitutions and Content Updates web page has been updated with a request from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, McGraw-Hill, Savvas, and Studies Weekly to update content in their adopted social studies materials.


The public is invited to review and comment on the proposed content changes. Please submit an Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) help desk ticket if you need assistance.

Apply for Assessment Educator Committees

Each year the Texas Education Agency (TEA) invites Texas educators to provide feedback on the development of state assessments (STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, and TELPAS) through educator committees across all assessed grades and content areas. Developing high-quality, aligned questions relies on the expertise and experience of Texas educators. Participants collaborate with other educators from across the state to review, edit, and approve each potential question for state assessments. TEA is specifically looking for educators from your region!


The commitment is generally two to three days in Austin with all travel, accommodations, and substitute coverage paid for by TEA. All participants will earn continuing professional education credits. If you are interested or know other educators who would like to participate in a committee, fill out the application form here: https://www.texasassessment.gov/educator-committees.html.

Texas History: From Texas Archive of the Moving Image

Did you know our online collection provides access to films relating to Texas, U.S., and World History, as well as free lesson plans aligned with Texas teaching standards (TEKS) for grades K-12? https://texasarchive.org/education


Introduce your Texas History students to the subject with an overview of Modern Texas. This short TAMI exclusive film will give your students essential background knowledge on the various industries present in Texas today

Texas History: Connecting to the past

Please make sure you check out this amazing free resource. You will find amazing primary sources of stories/perspectives rarely told in Texas History. https://education.texashistory.unt.edu/

Women's History Month Women's History Month

Honorees by Area of Distinction | Texas Woman's University

Honorees by Area of Distinction | Texas Woman's University

Learn more about Honorees by Area of Distinction, Honorees and Texas Women's Hall of Fame. Texas Woman's University (TWU) is the nation's largest university sys

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Home - National Women's History Alliance

Home - National Women's History Alliance

Our Mission: The National Women's History Alliance (NWHA), formerly the National Women's History Project, is a leader in promoting women's history and is committed to the goals of education, empowerment, equality, and inclusion. NWHA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of women's contributions to society.

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Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, Smith College Special Collections

Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, Smith College Special Collections

Access diverse stories of people who have advocated for women and other gender minorities.

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Women's History Month

Women's History Month

Every year March is designated Women's History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women's contributions in American history.

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Women's History Month for the Classroom | NEA

Women's History Month for the Classroom | NEA

Teach about the challenges and accomplishments of women throughout history with these lessons, activities, background reading, and more.

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11th Grade Upcoming High Frequency TEKS - 3rd & 4th Nine Weeks 11th Grade Upcoming High Frequency TEKS - 3rd & 4th Nine Weeks

Here is an example of the Lowman Frequency chart. A good point of practice is to remember to emphasize standards that have been tested 5 or more times in the past. Click the link below to see the whole frequency chart with highlighted standards for the upcoming units.

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8th Grade Upcoming High Frequency TEKS - 3rd & 4th Nine Weeks 8th Grade Upcoming High Frequency TEKS - 3rd & 4th Nine Weeks

Here is an example of the Lowman Frequency chart. A good point of practice is to remember to emphasize standards that have been tested 4 or more times in the past. Click the link below to see the whole frequency chart with highlighted standards for the upcoming units

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Consistency Consistency

STAAR Resources STAAR Resources

8th and 11th grade teachers please make sure to use the resources found in the Secondary Curriculum & Instruction group. If your campus has purchased Lowman STAAR Blitz please utilize that resource for your use. 8th grade teachers you also have all the STAAR resources in socialstudiessuccess.com available to you.

Practice STAAR Test

8th grade teachers: Your Deans, CISs and CICs have been given access to a course on schoology that you can use for STAAR Review. They should be able to duplicate the course and make you an admin so that you can make the course your own. Please feel free to add or subtract what you see is necessary for your students. If you have a resource that you feel all could benefit from please email me so that I can add it in the future.

STAAR STUDY SHEETS STAAR STUDY SHEETS

Not sure what to cover in your review time? Make use of these study sheets that are developed on high frequency standards.

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Coaching Coaching

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2025 Teaching World War II Summer Teacher Workshops | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans

2025 Teaching World War II Summer Teacher Workshops | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans

K-12 educators are invited to apply to attend our 2025 Teaching World War II Summer Teacher Workshops. Classroom teachers, building master teachers, curriculum specialists, administrators, and preservice teachers are welcome! There are both Humanities and STEM workshops.

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Social Studies Summit

Social Studies Summit

Professional development focused on improving Social Studies learning outcomes for all students K-12.

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Educator Professional Development | Bullock Texas State History Museum

Educator Professional Development | Bullock Texas State History Museum

Designed for educators of all grade levels and subjects, the Bullock Museum offers instructional materials, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours, teaching strategies, and connections to TEKS coursework materials.

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SocialStudiesCBLIMar27 - Seidlitz Education

SocialStudiesCBLIMar27 - Seidlitz Education

March 27, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm CST DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Market Center 2015 Market Center Boulevard Dallas, TX 75207 Presented by: Dr. Lora Beth Escalante This new training series provides practical, research-based practices essential for effectively supporting our emergent bilingual (EB) students.

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Developing Religious Literacy using Teaching About Judaism as a Case Study Developing Religious Literacy using Teaching About Judaism as a Case Study

A virtual training brought to you by Region 12 over exposure to the world’s religious traditions is critical for students as they move toward becoming global citizens. Focusing on the NCSS’s C3 Supplement on Teaching about Religion, this interactive session explores the legal foundations in the United States for teaching about religion, uses case studies to consider the very real challenges involved in teaching this topic, and provides guidelines and digital options for incorporating the study of religion into instruction.


During the session, we will explore one of the world’s oldest religions as a case study through learning about Judaism’s beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging and examine a framework for teaching about all religions to cultivate religious literacy.
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From Parliament to Congress: Founding Documents and the Evolution of Article I From Parliament to Congress: Founding Documents and the Evolution of Article I

Join Law-Related Education to examine the foundational documents and actions of the founders to better understand Article I as a foundation for the modern Congress. This session will include a study of the Articles of Confederation and the compromises at the Constitutional Convention, how redistricting and voter behavior has influenced Congressional elections, and the notion of legislative supremacy. Participants will enjoy both scholarly instruction and hands-on lessons and strategies that allow learners to engage with the content. Target audience: U.S. History (8th and EOC) and Government teachers.

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Don't make me repeat myself. -History Don't make me repeat myself. -History

Previous KISD Secondary Social Studies Newsletters

(October 2022 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/5xkvg

(November 2022 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/akyd6

(February 2023 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/28pcj

(March 2023 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/yge4w

(April 2023 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/rfs32

(May 2023 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/2j9zw

(August 2023 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/cwy23

(September 2023 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/jybau

(October 2023 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/z3n5f

(November 2023 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/ga5bqd

(January 2024 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/69dk7

(February 2024 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/n/prk0cy

(April 2024 Newsletter) https://www.smore.com/n/qrgks

(May 2024 Newsletter) https://secure.smore.com/n/1mek5

(September 2024 Newsletter) https://secure.smore.com/n/kvqj8

(October 2024 Newsletter) https://secure.smore.com/n/ngy06

(Nov./Dec. 2024 Newsletter) https://secure.smore.com/n/acrsn

(January 2025 Newsletter) https://secure.smore.com/n/ua9nj6

(February 2025 Newsletter) https://secure.smore.com/n/w48mv

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