All Discussions Tagged 'socialstudies' - Classroom 2.02024-03-19T04:29:03Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=socialstudies&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLearning with Google Earthtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-07-05:649749:Topic:8497852012-07-05T17:46:53.879ZThomas Petrahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ThomasPetra
<p>This <em>Classroom 2.0</em><i>: The Book</i> chapter can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/98582395/Thomas-Petra-Learning-With-Google-Earth" target="_blank">http://www.scribd.com/doc/98582395/Thomas-Petra-Learning-With-Google-Earth</a></p>
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<p>Google Earth is the perfect platform for educators who want to construct progressive learning experiences for their students. It is a rich 21st Century resource for any subject area, full of materials and functionality. More…</p>
<p>This <em>Classroom 2.0</em><i>: The Book</i> chapter can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/98582395/Thomas-Petra-Learning-With-Google-Earth" target="_blank">http://www.scribd.com/doc/98582395/Thomas-Petra-Learning-With-Google-Earth</a></p>
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<p>Google Earth is the perfect platform for educators who want to construct progressive learning experiences for their students. It is a rich 21st Century resource for any subject area, full of materials and functionality. More than a mapping tool, Google Earth is a vast collection of information where users can view layers of content or add their own. Using its simple tool set, teachers can transform traditional instruction by designing lessons that allow an active investigation of ideas. Students of different learning styles will be able to explore concepts in depth and develop higher-level thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and creativity. Real life activities portrayed in a virtual globe add purpose and context to their learning. Google Earth is the perfect application for project-based learning, cross-curricular units, or exploring global themes.</p>
<p>Open source material, such as those provide by <a href="http://www.googlelittrips.com" target="_blank">Google Lit Trips</a> and <a href="http://www.realworldmath.org/" target="_blank">Real World Math</a>, serve not only as resources for others but as models of inspiration. Teachers of any subject area or grade level can design customized lessons for their students. I hope you take time to read my <em>Classroom 2.0: The Book</em> chapter and consider how you can use Google Earth in your classroom.</p>
<p>Please feel free to add comments and suggestions below. This is the peer review stage of the book and I welcome your feedback.</p>
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<p></p> Document Camera in SS and ELA classroom -Secondarytag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-05:649749:Topic:4014242009-11-05T18:58:43.195ZJodiehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Jodie24
Our school is about to purchase quite a bit of technology. Which is good, we are way behind. The asst. superintendent and the technology coordinator decided "standardized all classrooms".<br />
That means that all rooms will have<br />
- Ceiling mounted projector<br />
- Desktop teacher station (already in place)<br />
- Document Camera<br />
- IWB or Tablet<br />
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They cut a bunch of other items (mp3 players, flip camcorders, etc) to make all standardized. My question is "What activities are there for the document camera in…
Our school is about to purchase quite a bit of technology. Which is good, we are way behind. The asst. superintendent and the technology coordinator decided "standardized all classrooms".<br />
That means that all rooms will have<br />
- Ceiling mounted projector<br />
- Desktop teacher station (already in place)<br />
- Document Camera<br />
- IWB or Tablet<br />
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They cut a bunch of other items (mp3 players, flip camcorders, etc) to make all standardized. My question is "What activities are there for the document camera in Social Studies and English Language Arts rooms that couldn't be done with the IWB or Tablet?" Seeking partners for elementary level Native American collaborationtag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-17:649749:Topic:3735352009-08-17T02:37:38.545ZJonah Salsichhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JonahSalsich
Local Native American history is a fairly common unit in grades 2-4. Some fellow teachers in different states (CT., IL., and southern CA.) thought it would be exciting for our students to share their learning with other classes around the country. One of the primary objectives would be to compare how the natural resources and climate of an area influenced local Native American lifestyle (food, clothing, and housing, etc.).<br />
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The collaboration will be done through a…
Local Native American history is a fairly common unit in grades 2-4. Some fellow teachers in different states (CT., IL., and southern CA.) thought it would be exciting for our students to share their learning with other classes around the country. One of the primary objectives would be to compare how the natural resources and climate of an area influenced local Native American lifestyle (food, clothing, and housing, etc.).<br />
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The collaboration will be done through a <a href="http://nativecultures.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank">wiki</a> and we are hoping to do it during late Nov/Dec.<br />
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If you cover Native Americans and are interested in participating or if you have any questions, please leave a comment. Thanks! Civics ideastag:www.classroom20.com,2009-08-03:649749:Topic:3697022009-08-03T10:54:57.119ZJeaniehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Jeanie
Ok folks.You did a great job with the world history ideas. However, I am starting the year with Civics and Economics. What good ideas, resources can you share with me? I feel a little overwhelmed at the moment. I haven't taught Civics since I moved from WV.
Ok folks.You did a great job with the world history ideas. However, I am starting the year with Civics and Economics. What good ideas, resources can you share with me? I feel a little overwhelmed at the moment. I haven't taught Civics since I moved from WV. best ideas for world historytag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-09:649749:Topic:3617602009-07-09T11:46:54.423ZJeaniehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Jeanie
I just got a new job at a high school. I will be teaching 9th grade world history. I haven't taught World History in a VERY LONG TIME. I need your absolute BEST advice for teaching this course. I like to integrate web 2.0 tools as much as possible. Share your favorite links, videos, etc...
I just got a new job at a high school. I will be teaching 9th grade world history. I haven't taught World History in a VERY LONG TIME. I need your absolute BEST advice for teaching this course. I like to integrate web 2.0 tools as much as possible. Share your favorite links, videos, etc... Geography Textbook Suggestions for MStag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-20:649749:Topic:3122922009-03-20T19:18:16.070ZConnie Whitehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ConnieWhite
Hi Everyone,<br />
Our school is revising its middle school curriculum to include a geography course in 7th grade. If anyone has a terrific textbook that they would like to suggest, it would be tremendously appreciated. I have found some wonderful resources to pass along to our teachers from this group.<br />
Thank you,<br />
Connie White
Hi Everyone,<br />
Our school is revising its middle school curriculum to include a geography course in 7th grade. If anyone has a terrific textbook that they would like to suggest, it would be tremendously appreciated. I have found some wonderful resources to pass along to our teachers from this group.<br />
Thank you,<br />
Connie White Atlantic Canadianstag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-12:649749:Topic:2899772009-02-12T00:09:30.309ZPat Cookhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PatCook
I teach in a middle school setting, and I would like to connect with other Canadians, in particular, Atlantic Canadians. I'm part of the Canadian Mash-up group, which is great, and I'm wondering if there would be any others who may want to connect in the context of that group, or with me and my classroom.
I teach in a middle school setting, and I would like to connect with other Canadians, in particular, Atlantic Canadians. I'm part of the Canadian Mash-up group, which is great, and I'm wondering if there would be any others who may want to connect in the context of that group, or with me and my classroom. Layered Curriculumtag:www.classroom20.com,2008-08-26:649749:Topic:1820402008-08-26T19:21:11.744ZDavid Kampmannhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DavidKampmann
I was wondering how many are using layered curriculum? Are there any high school social studies teachers using it?<br />
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I am looking for some online games, interactive programs, basically web-based 2.0 stuff that I can include. Feel free to toss in any that you use. I am looking for anything.<br />
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Thanks!
I was wondering how many are using layered curriculum? Are there any high school social studies teachers using it?<br />
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I am looking for some online games, interactive programs, basically web-based 2.0 stuff that I can include. Feel free to toss in any that you use. I am looking for anything.<br />
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Thanks! Seeking blog collaboratorstag:www.classroom20.com,2008-08-22:649749:Topic:1798682008-08-22T09:58:35.653ZMichael Hutchisonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MichaelHutchison
Hi, everyone,<br />
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I'm a social studies teacher in a small public high school in southern Indiana. I'm planning to have my four US Government classes (senior level) conduct research on the 2008 presidential campaign, using the PBS Vote 2008 Blueprint curriculum as the foundation for our work.<br />
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I have approximately 92 seniors in my classes. They are of varying ability levels, all the way from gifted and talented to special needs.<br />
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As part of our study, I'd like to have my students set up blogs…
Hi, everyone,<br />
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I'm a social studies teacher in a small public high school in southern Indiana. I'm planning to have my four US Government classes (senior level) conduct research on the 2008 presidential campaign, using the PBS Vote 2008 Blueprint curriculum as the foundation for our work.<br />
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I have approximately 92 seniors in my classes. They are of varying ability levels, all the way from gifted and talented to special needs.<br />
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As part of our study, I'd like to have my students set up blogs discussing issues and events in the campaign, and I'd also like to consider having other students of similar grade level interact with mine in this discussion. I'm currently considering what my options are regarding setting up blogs, but I'll probably use Edublogs as my blog site. I've also set up a basic webpage using many of the resources and widgets that were included in the PBS resources. You can see the page at <a href="http://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/staff/mhutchison/election">http://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/staff/mhutchison/election</a>.<br />
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If anyone is interested in a possible collaboration through the fall campaign, please feel free to e-mail me at hutchisonm@vcsc.k12.in.us.<br />
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I look forward to hearing from you.<br />
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Michael Hutchison Know a 5th Grade Teacher Teaching Civics During the Election?tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-29:649749:Topic:1702632008-07-29T21:28:17.434ZJane Krausshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/jkrauss1
Dear Classroom 2.0 Friends:<br />
Know any grade 5 teachers interested in collaborating on the planning of a civics and presidential elections project? Please send them my way. jane.krauss(at)gmail.com. Crista Lawson, lead teacher on this project, and I have set up a wiki page where we can organize our best thinking: Address: <a href="http://reinventingpbl.pbwiki.com/Crista%27s+US+Election+Discussion">http://reinventingpbl.pbwiki.com/Crista%27s+US+Election+Discussion</a><br />
Password: rpbl<br />
This…
Dear Classroom 2.0 Friends:<br />
Know any grade 5 teachers interested in collaborating on the planning of a civics and presidential elections project? Please send them my way. jane.krauss(at)gmail.com. Crista Lawson, lead teacher on this project, and I have set up a wiki page where we can organize our best thinking: Address: <a href="http://reinventingpbl.pbwiki.com/Crista%27s+US+Election+Discussion">http://reinventingpbl.pbwiki.com/Crista%27s+US+Election+Discussion</a><br />
Password: rpbl<br />
This interaction could be anything from a 'critical friends' examination of each other's ideas for teaching during the election season to planning for a collaboration that encompasses understanding of US regions, local polling, and a mock election.<br />
If you are interested I'll be hosting a Wednesday July 30th skype call at 10:00 a.m. pacific. My skype account is jkrauss1989. Feel free to make me your contact.<br />
Please add your ideas to the wiki, invite others, in general start thinking about what is critical for kids to know and do as a result of studying civics during this election year (and how to make it fun!)