#sschat Archive

#sschat is a network of educators, resources, and ideas that started on Twitter, but has expanded to Facebook, an annual NCSS unconference, and more. Join us to chat asynchronously on Twitter or Facebook, or chat with us live on Mondays from 7-8pm EST.

Monday October 9, 2017
7:00 PM EDT

  • participatechat Oct 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #sschat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/73iQwRcttl
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #sschat on Student Generated Questions! Please give your name, where + what you teach, the last book that made you question
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for private online HS affiliated w/ Indiana Univ. Reading Warmth of Other Suns now. #sschat
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    A1:Using Q's to show relation between content and students, highlight their ability to think deeper about a topic #ssvpln #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Rebecca from Westport CT Literacy Coach - The Underground Railroad #sschat
  • KarisaDBlake Oct 9 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hello! I'm Karisa, a student @ @williamandmary SOE. Happy to be a part of the chat tonight! Theroux's Deep South made me question. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hi there #sschat! Thanks for distracting me from real life. Andrew, gr.8 USHist in Mass., currently reading Mary Roach's provocative _Gulp_
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Reading that makes me have lots of ?s about how people could be so hateful to others just b/c of skin color. #sschat
    • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:01 PM EDT
      Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for private online HS affiliated w/ Indiana Univ. Reading Warmth of Other Suns now. #sschat
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Hello! My name is Emily Trapani and I'm currently teaching 12th grade government. The Brothers by Stephen Kinzer #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @RebeccaMarsick
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Oof. Yeah. I read that book in August. Tough read but worthwhile #sschat
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Hey all, I’m Reed Franklin - an SS M.Ed student at OSU - Zinn “A People’s History” #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Bruce 8th grade SS NC , last book that made me question was a re-read of 1984 #sschat
  • J_Phillips95 Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Justin, current student at Hope College, student teacher at Cedar Springs HS MI, I am in the midst of reading The Courage to Teach and am finding many questions coming out of it. #sschat
  • juliejgiese Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    I’m Julie and I teach middle school social studies. The last book that made me question was Creating Innovators by Tony Wagner #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    the March trilogy did same for me #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • tpreuninger Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Looking for #ushistory Ts to join our weekly @Flipgrid conversations. https://t.co/VptGRYv6TM #FlipgridFever #sschat #collaboration
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Chris from Illinois - 7th grade global studies and #worldgeochat moderator! #sschat
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    I'm David, I'm a preservice teacher from Columbus Oh, the last book that made me question was Zinn's A people's History #sschat #ssvpln
  • ToddShriver Oct 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    #sschat Todd Shriver, former SS Teacher now K-12 Technology Coach at North White (IN). The Catcher in the Rye!!
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    This is a staple of our social studies department #sschat
    • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:03 PM EDT
      Hey all, I’m Reed Franklin - an SS M.Ed student at OSU - Zinn “A People’s History” #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Same as well as Taylor Branch's America in the King Years trilogy. #sschat
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Todd Gragg, WHAP to 10th grade at Midwest City High School in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Why Won't You Just Tell Us The Answer #sschat
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    My name is Alexa Chapman, I'm a student teacher in Ohio currently focusing on American History #sschat
  • DarrenHause Oct 9 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Hi- I’m Darren and I teach Gov at @csdriverside. Last book I read was the House on Lemon Street; it left me with more Qs. #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    I am loving the variety of books people read, choice is so important in what causes us to question #sschat
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    I teach high school social studies through comics and pop culture #sschat
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Hello everyone! Pre-service teacher currently at Ohio State. March series was the last read that really left me pondering. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    This is AWESOME! Comics and pop culture are great means for engaging students in questioning #sschat
  • N_Glynn23 Oct 9 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    My name is Nick Glynn, I am a pre-service teacher and MEd student at Ohio State, Derrick Bell's And We Are Not Saved #ssvpln #sschat
  • Ron_Peck Oct 9 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hi, Ron here from Southern Oregon. I love how the chat has evolved over the years. Hope you all are having a great year. #sschat
  • owensemilyg Oct 9 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hi #sschat. Emily from NY. 7th grade US history. Just read The Blood of Emmett Till.
  • MrEricRobinson Oct 9 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hello, I’m Eric from Ohio a preservice gov teacher #sschat
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    #sschat
    In reply to @RebeccaMarsick
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    So great to see people in all stages of their careers tonight. Thank you so much for joining us. First question is up in a minute! #sschat
  • J_Phillips95 Oct 9 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    I am joining the #sschat this week! I am excited to see what other teachers have to say about student questioning. #ED500WC6
  • MrsRicklis Oct 9 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    Hi #sschat Brittany from NJ, 6th and 8th grade Social Studies
  • J_Phillips95 Oct 9 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Do you have anything on the Philippine Insurrection? I was trying to find a good piece of pop culture to use in my lesson tomorrow #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    I think you would enjoy this @RedmanSocStudy! #SSChat
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    This is awesome! @OSUSocStudies has looked at using graphic novels and comics in the classroom. We used March at one point. #ssvpln #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics, @OSUSocStudies
  • juliejgiese Oct 9 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    I am currently reading the Blood of Emmett Till. It is so interesting. #sschat
    In reply to @owensemilyg
  • APGovKam Oct 9 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Suzanne from Westport, CT - HS SS teacher - read Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson over summer - made me Q our criminal justice system #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Kayla from #raleigh NC. Currently teach #apush and civics & economics #sschat
  • KvilleConnects Oct 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A few mins late, but JK from VA is here. I teach HS Social Studies. Just finished reading Creative Schools by K. Robinson #sschat
    In reply to @RebeccaMarsick
  • tpreuninger Oct 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Looking for #worldhistory Ts to join our weekly @Flipgrid conversations. https://t.co/hlWHH04BpA #FlipgridFever #sschat #collaboration
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Hello #sschat! I'm Mary from CO. I coordinate the TPS Teachers Network thanks to a @librarycongress grant thru Metro State Denver. #sschat
  • dmfouts Oct 9 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1 I use the right questions institute QFT Technique. https://t.co/6EQTg3T4Gd #sschat
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Love teaching March! Life changing! #sschat
    In reply to @ReedFranklinOSU, @OSUSocStudies
  • N_Glynn23 Oct 9 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    A1: As a pre-service teacher, I have yet to incorporate these ideas in any substantive way, any tips for a novice? #ssvpln #sschat
  • K8Dunlap Oct 9 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Hi! Kate from MI, 7th grade social studies 🌍 #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    YES! @laurenkfran and I attended/presented at @RightQuestion conference this summer. Amazing work #sschat
  • J_Phillips95 Oct 9 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    I took a class last year based entirely on the C3 framework, so I am interested to see how teachers have included this into their units. Especially in a school where students don't have their own technology device. #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    A1) I have an overarching ? for each unit but in each lesson I ask Ss what they have ?s about, what they want to learn for topic. #sschat
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 I model something then ask them to do it in a way that using them questioning and using inquiry skills. #sschat
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    Hello! I'm Anthony. M.Ed. candidate @OhioState. Student-teacher at Pickerington High School North. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    Hello, Rebecca! Excited to see you in #sschat tonight!
    In reply to @RebeccaMarsick
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 In weekly reflective learning journals we have students pose ?s they still have on the topics to elicit further learning #ssvpln #sschat
  • KarisaDBlake Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 As a pre-service teacher I have not yet used Inquiry in the classroom, but I have an written a gov Inquiry model lesson plan. #sschat
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 questioning is the base of my course. Teaching students to interact with text and form deep questions is paramount. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 simple ways like "See/Think/Wonder" routine to push Ss for questions -- many think only dumb people ask Qs. I work to refute that #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 I've done KWL charts at the beginning of a uni that stem into larger (inquiry based) research projects #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    I ask ss to ask ?s while reading text instead of me giving ?s - the one asking ?s is the one thinking #sschat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A1 I talked to my Ss today about how you should have more Qs after reading a piece. Need Ss to continue their interest after reading #sschat
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    #sschat https://t.co/yFJSEcZaLG. Good link for the C3 #sschat
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A1b - I will use image essays, sourcing questions where first they pick between pre-curated options, then have to find their own. #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    me too! Such great ideas already! #sschat
    In reply to @johnsonmaryj
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A1) using a main essential questions as a theme throughout the entire lesson is a great way to connect content over multiple days #sschat
  • owensemilyg Oct 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A1 Resources from @RightQuestion and @engageny have helped with questioning and inquiry lessons #sschat
  • WilliamVanWhy1 Oct 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    Hey everyone, I'm will from Ohio and the last book that made me question was Kumashiro's Against Common Sense #ssvpln #sschat
  • K8Dunlap Oct 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A1 Always ask Ss what they are wondering and want to know more about a topic. Student-driven motivation to learn is win-win! #sschat
  • Ron_Peck Oct 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A1: My focus for students is to interact with the reading, ask questions, comment and come to conclusions. #sschat
  • juliejgiese Oct 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A1: I have students design their own projects based on the questions they come up with. #sschat
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A1 I like to use questions and inquiries to formulate discussion in class. I have found a good question can engage everyone. #sschat #ssvpln
  • BAKetcham2009 Oct 9 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A1: I've done KWL charts and SQ3R formats. #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    KWL charts, inquiry based learning lessons and teaching students to come up with their own essential questions for #PBL #sschat
  • Hist_simulation Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    #sschat Interactive #WWII Simulation for the classroom https://t.co/ub59NXCViu
  • historyhiott Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Currently experimenting with students generating questions based on readings, and then using their questions for discussion in class #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1 Last book that made me question was American Ulysses. Grant was not a drunk, but I never questioned the myth. #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Think/Puzzle/Explore builds off this well too #sschat - Making Thinking Visible by @RonRitchhart = excellent tool for ?ing #sschat
    • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
      A1 simple ways like "See/Think/Wonder" routine to push Ss for questions -- many think only dumb people ask Qs. I work to refute that #sschat
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1: Not much experience implementing lessons as a preservice teacher, but I think I want to use KWL's to start new units #sschat #ssvpln
  • massignmenthelp Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #kyadmin #sschat #DubChat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Agree! Trying to find the right question that gets Ss thinking is the key! #sschat
    In reply to @BSevertSS
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1c - with my non AP Ss I am using #geniushour and tying it to #NHD2018 as a form of ongoing inquiry. #sschat
  • KarisaDBlake Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Great tip for active reading! #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Love this idea! Reflection so important. #sschat
    • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:12 PM EDT
      A1 In weekly reflective learning journals we have students pose ?s they still have on the topics to elicit further learning #ssvpln #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A1 Ss often have modern day Qs about the geography of the places we learn about in ancient civ #sschat
  • caranowou Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Ken from Western Oregon Univ. & Center for Geo Ed in Oregon #sschat
  • MrBarry628 Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    What up T's Matt from ATL lurking a smidge while I'm making lesson plans...Hope all are well! #sschat
  • MrEricRobinson Oct 9 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    a1: i like the KWL model to get to understand my Ss. #ssvpln #sschat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Absolutely - any article that doesn't make you curious to read more is probably a waste! #sschat
    In reply to @KarisaDBlake
  • owensemilyg Oct 9 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A1 I have T or S generated questions for the course/unit/lesson/day #sschat
  • MrBarry628 Oct 9 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A2: I literally sit and think before every unit "What Q's can I ask the Ss that are important?" Then I look at Twitter for the rest #sschat
  • ogybuns Oct 9 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Hey all - Erin from WA state - HS International Problems #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    I'm doing this with #20Time the students so far are super into it! #sschat
    In reply to @juliejgiese
  • DBQProject Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    Why is close textual analysis and annotation important? We need to know why we are teaching these things. #inquirybasedlearning #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    Yeah, I'm also not getting lots of work done. #sschat #networking !!
    In reply to @MrBarry628
  • BAKetcham2009 Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A2: SQ3R - S's looks @ headings / pics/ maps and develop Q's #sschat
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A2 showing Ss a picture & asking them to come up w/ as many questions as possible. We share out. Then discuss we read text same way #sschat
  • N_Glynn23 Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A2: Haven't had the chance to try this yet but I imagine having students work together will lead to richer, deeper questions #ssvpln #sschat
  • joshtrejo14 Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    hey! -josh from WA state - HS student #sschat
    In reply to @ogybuns
  • ogybuns Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A1: I always have a Driving Question for each unit - either a controversy, or something big w/ many potential answers #sschat
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A2: QFT. It helps Ss organize Qs and get to deeper thinking! https://t.co/WqTHxL7kWQ #sschat
  • dmfouts Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A2 stage a commercial break in the middle of a classroom discussion so that kids have a chance to step back and ask a question #sschat
  • caranowou Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A1 Use inquiry questions that get Ss to analyze sources to answer a big idea/overarching question #sschat
  • MrBarry628 Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    My current situation #sschat https://t.co/ATaDrokwiz
  • K8Dunlap Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A2 Ss are challenged to come up the worst question possible. This gets their attention! But, what they end up doing is creating the most unique, personal questions. #sschat
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A2 I'm new to formulating questions but I like to sit down and think what would lead to higher levels of thinking. (1/2) #sschat #ssvpln
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    And student generated ?s can often get at things we want to ask but in a way that gets other Ss engaged/excited. #sschat
    • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM EDT
      Agree! Trying to find the right question that gets Ss thinking is the key! #sschat
      In reply to @BSevertSS
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Thinking about the questions I might ask, as well as encouraging students to dig into the material #ssvpln #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    The QFT lets me look at ss ? to determine their assumptions helps me figure out what biases I need to address #sschat @RightQuestion
  • Ron_Peck Oct 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Yes, we walk through Levels of Questions and how to formulate questions at each level. I use the Cinderella story to do this. #sschat
    In reply to @dmfouts
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    A2 the Reflective Journals have been a safe space for students to ask questions that I can then use to guide future lessons. #sschat #ssvpln
  • caranowou Oct 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    A2 the inquiry design model. https://t.co/gwSnssVwyn #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    A2a. For #PBL we ask students what are their need to know questions and it gets updated as needs change #sschat
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    I like to bounce ideas of my collegues and a few of my students to see what potential responses I could get. (2/2) #sschat #ssvpln
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    A2 Start with a picture. The more bizarre, the better. Have Ss develop Qs for the photographer. They'll blow your mind! #sschat
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    I've done this with primary sources! Give the Ss time to explore and jot down Qs before reading/discussion. #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Great idea! and then they know that new learning means more questions not answers! #sschat
    • dmfouts Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
      A2 stage a commercial break in the middle of a classroom discussion so that kids have a chance to step back and ask a question #sschat
  • dlaufenberg Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Much to question/investigate here --> Why does the U.S. lead the world in incarceration? https://t.co/UkLIEl1Wuu #sschat
  • AssignmentHelpN Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #kyadmin #sschat #DubChat
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A2: Having Ss discuss in groups/partners and then generate questions collaboratively has been beneficial. #sschat #ssvpln
  • MrBarry628 Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    My thing this year is "Ok, think like a historian right now...what would they ask? What's their answer?" #sschat
  • APGovKam Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A2: Love having students read a piece of nonfiction - book or article - and then use that as a springboard to questions and research #sschat
  • WilliamVanWhy1 Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A1I havent had much experience with implementing these ?s but I do like an exit ticket scenario where students pose ?s #ssvpln #sschat
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Love this. Can definitely see myself showing a political cartoon for ex and having students create questions after analyzing it. #sschat
    In reply to @BAKetcham2009
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A1: As a student-teacher, have only contributed a bit to lesson and unit design, but EQ's work well in guiding learning. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A2) Having students keep a journal of questions they have during lessons and then allow those questions to impact later content (1/2)#sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A2b. Also did a lesson which taught my AP students how to create their own essential questions for their #20time projects #sschat
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    I like to have Ss generate questions about the concept and then use those questions in my planning! Gives Ss ownership. #sschat
    In reply to @ogybuns
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    Cubs won, not my full attention is turned to the #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A2 blank white board, think about all of the components of a place & think of Qs about those topics - ppl, land, basically 5 themes #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A2: Images like this will generate many questions #sschat https://t.co/IAgs8uB4Xy
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    Observation. Rachel Maddow never stops asking questions. A modeler of questioning. How do students reach that level? #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    Red Sox lost. #sschat is all I have left ;)
    In reply to @MatthewTGragg
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A2 I'll be doing this lesson soon - really gets the brain sweat going on questions and evidence #sschat https://t.co/wNlqIPhoxI
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    Hi. Molly from Baltimore. I teach US & World history. A2 - Ask kids to generate sub qs - what do you need to know to answer big q? #sschat
  • DarrenHause Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    So much to do, so little time. I’ll mostly lurk #sschat
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    @miss_trapani I agree, also giving them that time to think instead of putting them on the spot #SSChat #ssvpln
    In reply to @miss_trapani, @miss_trapani
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    This gives Ss ownership of the content and their learning and gets them more engaged! #SSChat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Love this idea. And stealing it! #sschat
    In reply to @K8Dunlap
  • dlaufenberg Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Also fascinating and begging for questions --> Explore interactive resource trade data @CH_EERD https://t.co/rFrAlO7vnO #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    I did this with factory of bad ideas. It takes away the pressure of trying to make the best question #sschat
    In reply to @K8Dunlap
  • ogybuns Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Ooh... I might do this tomorrow. I'm planning an upcoming unit on terrorism. Need to ask Ss what their terrorism Qs are! #sschat
    In reply to @EricaDHartley
  • owensemilyg Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A2 Providing an engaging image/text/etc from which Ss can generate questions #sschat
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Go Indians! #RallyTogether #SSChat
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    We do this with pictures from the holocaust. Minds are blown when I ask the most important ? - who took it and why? #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Library of Congress Teaching w/ Primary Sources source analysis tool: https://t.co/pt44siiv27 #sschat
    • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:17 PM EDT
      A2 showing Ss a picture & asking them to come up w/ as many questions as possible. We share out. Then discuss we read text same way #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    ditto. Can't wait to see what my Ss come up with! @K8Dunlap Do you have any all-time winners? #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @K8Dunlap, @K8Dunlap
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    Great resources being shared. Make sure to follow some new friends tonight! #sschat
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A1: It's a great idea to listen to students' questions/concerns. Identifying and clarifying ambiguities important in SS. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • KarisaDBlake Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    I <3 the idea of using Reflective Journals. I hope to use them in my future class! How often do your students write in the journals? #sschat
    In reply to @ReedFranklinOSU
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    I've been wanting to try this with current events articles! #sschat
    In reply to @APGovKam
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A2 - In WHAP I am making the students generate ?'s from our reading each week. The ?'s they generate then drive in class discussion #sschat
  • owensemilyg Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A2 I found these strategies to be helpful too #sschat https://t.co/y9WyzycX1A
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A2 open notes quiz. I happily answer any questions before the quiz. Lots of great questions!!!! #sschat
  • MrEricRobinson Oct 9 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    You could also do admit/exit to see what Qs the Ss still have #ssvpln #sschat
    In reply to @alexa_chapman, @miss_trapani
  • APGovKam Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A2: Images, political cartoons, data, public opinion polls -- all great for generating Qs! #sschat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    Author's purpose doesn't just apply to text!! #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    This is perfect for unit on global trade I'm about to start! #sschat
    In reply to @dlaufenberg, @CH_EERD
  • MrBarry628 Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A3: I think my Ss actually ask these big Q's already bc they are interested. They ask Q's & try to relate an answer to our lives #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    It can be really helpful to model this for Ss early in the year - read a source & think aloud w/ your ?s. #sschat
    • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:18 PM EDT
      Thinking about the questions I might ask, as well as encouraging students to dig into the material #ssvpln #sschat
  • CTeachguylearns Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    I think Eric Foner’s work is very important re: reconstruction nowadays. Often this era is left out & full picture is needed. #sschat
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    Do they do this on paper or electronic? Considering using @padlet as a place to collect S Qs. #sschat
    In reply to @BSevertSS, @padlet
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A3: ask & encourage students to consider what's missing? Who's voice do we & don't we hear and why? #sschat #ssvpln
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A3 I am giving them feedback on the ?'s they submit, trying to develop that skill throughout the year. #sschat
  • WilliamVanWhy1 Oct 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    I usually just ask if any1 has ?s throughout class trying to let students know that these ?s make the class learning better #ssvpln #sschat
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A3 I think often the most important question to consider is whose voice is missing from specific texts/topics/sources #sschat #ssvpln
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Yes! Need to use all types of text to help students generate questions #sschat
    • APGovKam Oct 9 @ 7:24 PM EDT
      A2: Images, political cartoons, data, public opinion polls -- all great for generating Qs! #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    My students are enjoying it. We do it on Fridays and they have some great unique ideas. Plus they work harder during the week now #sschat
    In reply to @MatthewTGragg, @juliejgiese
  • J_Phillips95 Oct 9 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A3: a technique I am stealing from my mentor teacher is a question box on the board. He uses this for students to ask any question they have from the previous night's reading. Students can ask up to 3 questions to start the discussion. #sschat
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A3b - I gave each student a copy of #BloomsTaxonomy and actually teaching through the levels as we develop questions #sschat
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A2: Captivating openers! Especially strange, unfamiliar images. Students intrigued by image of plague doctor last month. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A3: I think modeling is important to get Ss to ask these kinds ?s - go through source/s together and create ?s first #sschat #ssvpln
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A3: start by having Ss analyze what forms a perspective: experience, motives, needs. Then they are equipped to ask deeper Qs #sschat
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A3 I try to have my students consider who's voice may be missing and how we can try to find more about those missing #sschat #ssvpln
  • scottmpetri Oct 9 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    How did their #20time projects turn out? Doing that next semester. #sschat
    In reply to @MsTurner1027
  • K8Dunlap Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A3 Ss are exposed to diverse perspectives by revealing bits of information like a soap opera. Lots of characters and lots of drama! Ss start to see the interconnected web of history. #sschat
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Interesting! Is this addressed right at the start of class? #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @J_Phillips95
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A3: I try to model these skills #sschat
  • J_Phillips95 Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A3 continued: he first models questions that get to the DOK he would like to see. This is mostly utilized in his APUDH class. #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Backchanneling with something like Today's Meet or a discussion board can be really helpful for Ss who need more time. #sschat
    In reply to @alexa_chapman, @miss_trapani
  • N_Glynn23 Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A3: Scaffolding the process of questioning, explicitly asking ss to create questions in that vein, until it becomes the norm #ssvpln #sschat
  • Ron_Peck Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Nice to see some old #sschat folks here. @historyfriend @dlaufenberg @johnsonmaryj Hope you are all well.
  • DBQProject Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Got Economics? Is College Worth It? Are Corn Subsidies a Good Idea? What is GDP? https://t.co/uUMduHT6YC #Economics #sschat #inquiry
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A2: @NYTimesLearning has great lessons on teaching with infographics to help ss generate ?s https://t.co/MMOxMZtQXn #sschat
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Yes! What a great idea! #sschat
    In reply to @ReedFranklinOSU
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A2: This was the image used. Kids bewildered by otherworldly appearance. Enjoyed explaining different components of outfit! #SSChat #ssvpln
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A3: I like what I'm hearing about modeling these ideas, suggestions on how? #ssvpln #sschat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A3 I've banned "Googleable" Qs in my room. If you can find the answer with a google search, do it & move on. Develop Qs w/ many POVs #sschat
  • dmfouts Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A3 Teachers must model it. It's that simple and that hard #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    So far so good. This is my first time doing this for a whole year #sschat
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    @MatthewTGragg Have you seen this curated list of primary sources & topic ideas for #NHD 2018? https://t.co/d3bjArJ3e5 #sschat
  • caranowou Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A3 Start by modeling Qs for Ss & how to look from mult perspectives. I.E. what voices missing, what type of history & source, etc. #sschat
  • APGovKam Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A3: Modeling is a great strategy. I show them my annotations in books, etc. to show how many Qs I generate while reading #sschat
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A3 I try to have my students consider whose voice may be missing and how we can try to find more about those missing #sschat #ssvpln
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Love the soaps analogy 💁🏼 #sschat
    In reply to @K8Dunlap
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A2: And of course, I forgot the image. Here it is! #SSChat #ssvpln
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    I have not, but thank you so much!!!!!!!! #sschat
    In reply to @johnsonmaryj
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 #sschat
  • historycomics Oct 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Images and artifacts generate amazing questions #sschat
    In reply to @ardavisedu
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Surprisingly my kids are taking up more of my evening time as they hit Middle School! Less time than I want for Twitter. #sschat
    In reply to @Ron_Peck, @dlaufenberg, @johnsonmaryj
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Thanks! I really like this idea #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @CHitch94, @alexa_chapman
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Google has an add on that allows Ss to electronically ask Qs during a slides presentation! I haven't tried it yet but it sounds promising! #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @alexa_chapman, @miss_trapani
  • MrEricRobinson Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A3: get the Ss working with prim sources thru sourcing, contextualizing, &corroboration #sschat #ssvpln
  • madisonteacher Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    The latest Social Studies & Education! https://t.co/ADAD5AWvQG Thanks to @dmfouts @RebeccaMarsick @EricaDHartley #sschat #tlap
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    I've been in Italy studying Italian. I always miss #sschat when I'm doing that because it's at 1 am! Nice to be back.
    In reply to @Ron_Peck, @historyfriend, @dlaufenberg
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    @danczcat @dhcoyne @CTeachguylearns Check this out! #sschat
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    Plague doctor masked juxtaposed with a WWI helmet. Love it! #SSChat #ssvpln
    In reply to @historycomics
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    I'm stealing that term!! Thanks 🤓 #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A3) Scaffold! Give Ss prompts and ? starters to help in the beginning. Slowly remove those until their asking new and great ?s #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    I'm glad 2 c all THE @OSU folks My college gave u @JimTressel5 😀 Gotta go #sschat
  • teachpluralism Oct 9 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Read Encounter by @JaneYolen + David Shannon +discussed #AbolishColumbusDay. Ss responses were amazing. #sschat
  • KarisaDBlake Oct 9 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A3 It seems like the key to helping students question like a social scientist is teacher modeling and lots of practice #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Oct 9 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A3 Encourage open ended Qs that don't have a specific answer like a date or name #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    I teach online so I've made screencasts of myself reading a short source from @SHEG_Stanford TLaH lesson. I annotate & ask ?s. #sschat
  • WilliamVanWhy1 Oct 9 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    I like to show students differing perspectives outside the norm to have them ? their own perspective on events #ssvpln #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Modeling through read aloud works well at all levels-I love picture books for this, can ask great questions and have image support #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    I'll check to see if I can find that project in my google drive. We traced current events in the world related to the themes #sschat
    In reply to @MatthewTGragg, @juliejgiese
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    This is a great idea, upper level thinking especially as the unit progresses #SSChat
    In reply to @MrsRicklis
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    Did the students then host and produce the podcast? #sschat
    In reply to @MsTurner1027, @juliejgiese
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    This is a great idea, I've seen an over reliance on google which leads to bad answers. #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • scottmpetri Oct 9 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    I hope you will blog about it & post pics of the best projs. #sschat 1 of my Ss did a graphic novel on civ war medicine
    In reply to @MsTurner1027
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    A3: "Why do you think that?" Task students to dig deeper in defending answers. May cause reevaluation/deeper questioning. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:35 PM EDT
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    Yes they picked the theme and their topic. I had won a grant so I was able to purchase technology #sschat
    In reply to @MatthewTGragg, @juliejgiese
  • APGovKam Oct 9 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A3: Struggle w/ this w/ younger students though -- many think that not having Qs means they know it all #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A3) When Ss pose Googleable ?s, I ask them why that's important to know? What larger ?s does that lead to? #sschat
  • MrEricRobinson Oct 9 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    Diff perspectives can leave impact on Ss. Did this with indig. Amer. And their voting rights. #ssvln #sschat
    In reply to @WilliamVanWhy1
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    I'm trying to get into blogging so my goal is that I do blog at least their projects. #sschat
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A4 - we have to stop valuing conformity over everything else. We have to learn to praise and encourage inquisitiveness. #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    Don't know that I would ban them if they serve purpose of building background knowledge. Could "flip" them & not use class time. #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    Q4: Having taught elem through high school, this is soul crushing. Always trying to bring back the curiosity. Suggestions??? #sschat
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A4 Teachers can absolutely create the promotes questioning. As historians we are supposed to try to question history. (1/2) #sschat #ssvpln
  • WilliamVanWhy1 Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A4 Reinforce to students that the class will learn more based on their strength of ?s and that ?s drive discussion #ssvpln #sschat
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A4: Designing lessons that are student-centered. We need to "get off the stage" as my mentor likes to say #sschat #ssvpln
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A4: I think creating an open & safe space & building a classroom community is the 1st step #ssvpln #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    So true- it is all about purpose right? #sschat
    In reply to @johnsonmaryj, @cheffernan75
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A4: Using structured protocols under Ss created discussion norms that value everyone's thoughts and ideas is a place to start! #sschat
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A4 - Students have less time and patience when they are overloaded. They look for efficiency. We need to force them to slow down! #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A4) Model and give time for Ss to pose ?s - and then explore them! Have Ss watch this early on in course: https://t.co/0YZ1gIwQlE #sschat
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A4a - We have to use things like @MsTurner1027's podcast project or #20Time or #GeniusHour to encourage student questioning #sschat
    In reply to @MsTurner1027
  • N_Glynn23 Oct 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A4: This may seem like a cop out, but the first step is to make the value of questioning in our classrooms apparent #ssvpln #sschat
  • Ron_Peck Oct 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    That is something I try to instill into my students. It is great to question what has happened to further learning (2/2) #sschat #ssvpln
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A4 I think good student questions happen organically if the material is engaging for them. On us to provide thought provoking class #sschat
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A4: also celebrate failure and promote growth mindset so Ss feel comfy taking risks #sschat
  • caranowou Oct 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A4 By making classroom one of student inquiry from day 1 in which Ss find the answers rather than being given it by Ts, videos, etc. #sschat
  • MCMartirone Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A4: don't punish or shut Ss down for wrong answers, build off everything said in class. #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Not a cop out at all. Questioning needs to have value for sure if we want ss to ask them #sschat
    In reply to @N_Glynn23
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A4: This is tough! Have to convince high schoolers that they don't know it all. Perhaps via relevant curricular choices? #SSChat #ssvpln
  • K8Dunlap Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A4 District-wide focus is a must. PD for all Ts to learn and practice this critical aspect of how we foster authentic learning. #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A4: reinforce that the best things come from someone questioning the norm. They want to be world changers and we need to support #sschat
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Yes! And promote S exploration of topics that are interesting to them within the context of the curriculum! #sschat
    In reply to @miss_trapani
  • juliejgiese Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A4: I stress that they craft their own opinion through research on different points of views. #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A4 cont) Also use this clip from "My Cousin Vinny" to get Ss to see the importance of the unusual ?s: https://t.co/zdHulVSdMV #sschat
  • ogybuns Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    I agree! Soul-crushing is the term for it! I need help with this too! #sschat
    • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:37 PM EDT
      Q4: Having taught elem through high school, this is soul crushing. Always trying to bring back the curiosity. Suggestions??? #sschat
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A4: younger students are more curious. W/ age, students get bored. We need to engage them in higher level thinking/curiosity #sschat #ssvpln
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Student blogging is a great way to get them curious - reading and commenting on other students posts, especially from other schools. #sschat
    In reply to @MsTurner1027, @scottmpetri
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Yes to #NCSS & also #NSSSA for a presentation on the TPS Teachers Network. #sschat
    In reply to @Ron_Peck, @historyfriend, @dlaufenberg
  • scottmpetri Oct 9 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Have you ever used @crfusa s Civil Conversation model? It simplifies a structured academic controversy #sschat
    In reply to @EricaDHartley, @crfusa
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A4) Give value and honor to their ?s. Ss will continue to ask less ?s if we do not give the time and effort to answer them. #sschat #ssvpln
  • juliejgiese Oct 9 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Yes! We all learn so much from mistakes #sschat
    • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:38 PM EDT
      A4: also celebrate failure and promote growth mindset so Ss feel comfy taking risks #sschat
  • MrEricRobinson Oct 9 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A4: building a classroom “community” can to get Ss to realize relevance of Soc Stud in their lives #ssvpln #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    So many podcasts started with someone asking a question! More Perfect is a great example- lots of questions asked #sschat
    In reply to @miss_trapani, @MsTurner1027, @MatthewTGragg
  • N_Glynn23 Oct 9 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    Maybe a good way to start is by modeling that we too do not know everything! #ssvpln #sschat
    In reply to @ardavisedu
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    A4: Student-centered curricula. Maybe an issue that is unique to their generation? Something that demands their interest. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    I'm having success with student blogging. They have to read other posts, leave comments, ask questions. #sschat
    In reply to @RebeccaMarsick
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    Our supervisor gave me this suggestion. Give them time to think! #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @BSevertSS
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:42 PM EDT
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    Absolutely! Use apprenticeship model to demonstrate that teachers, too, are lifelong learners. #SSChat #ssvpln
    In reply to @N_Glynn23
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    Agree! History is made by people who weren't afraid to question the norm! #SSChat #ssvpln
    • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
      A4: reinforce that the best things come from someone questioning the norm. They want to be world changers and we need to support #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    I've had HS Ss tell me that some of their past Ts have gotten on them for asking ?s. Makes me frustrated at best. #sschat
    • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
      A4: younger students are more curious. W/ age, students get bored. We need to engage them in higher level thinking/curiosity #sschat #ssvpln
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    One of my favorites #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • owensemilyg Oct 9 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A4 Provide lots of opportunities to ask Qs. #sschat
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    I haven't but you can bet I will! Thanks! #sschat
    In reply to @scottmpetri, @crfusa
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A4 This is also why I like having them ask questions in journal - it's a safe space where they feel comfortable. Next step is 1/2 #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    Yes! And teaching ss how to comment on blogs is a great life skill. #sschat
    • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:39 PM EDT
      Student blogging is a great way to get them curious - reading and commenting on other students posts, especially from other schools. #sschat
      In reply to @MsTurner1027, @scottmpetri
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    🙌🏽 #sschat
    In reply to @N_Glynn23, @ardavisedu
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    I like the idea of having student blogs. What a great way to see what a student knows while incorporating tech #sschat
    In reply to @historyfriend, @RebeccaMarsick
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    A5 - Yes. I assign Ss to produce 2 ?'s a week from our reading for our Socratic Discussion. Right now I am grading if they do it. #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    Soooooo important. It takes time to think, especially for more challenging ?s. Deeper ?ing is new to many students. #sschat
    In reply to @alexa_chapman, @BSevertSS
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    having them share out questions from reflective journal in class 2/2 #sschat
  • owensemilyg Oct 9 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    A5 Ss self assess Qs (did they help me get the answer I was looking for?) #sschat
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    One of my students picked his research paper topic based on blog posts he read. He wants to learn more abt Native Americans. #sschat
    In reply to @elizberg2010, @MsTurner1027, @scottmpetri
  • APGovKam Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A4: Give students choice when possible - more likely to generate Qs when interested #sschat
  • DBQProject Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Headed to NCSS this year? Check out the new geography, economics, and lit binders. #sschat #geographyteacher #NCSS17
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A5: Not formally but provide feedback to guide Ss to appropriate questions #sschat
  • warrenhistory Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Looking for ways 2 not lecture content as much. Struggling to make sure students understand b4 st centered activities. Ideas? #sschat
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A5b - As we progress through the year I will start grading the content more and more and giving them feedback to build that skill. #sschat
  • elizberg2010 Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A5: Simple, obvious, but effective... Don't ask questions that you can already answer. Qs should be opportunities to think aloud. #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    I am decidedly uncool. I did not know the meaning of #blerg. https://t.co/EbhWwUWq1c #sschat
    In reply to @dlaufenberg, @Ron_Peck, @historyfriend
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Ugh. That makes me feel sick! #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • caranowou Oct 9 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A5A Can start w/ overarching compelling Q & it can be assessed formally or informally. Assessment really depends on the CQ asked... #sschat
  • ogybuns Oct 9 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    Great question! Any takers? #sschat
    • warrenhistory Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
      Looking for ways 2 not lecture content as much. Struggling to make sure students understand b4 st centered activities. Ideas? #sschat
  • scottmpetri Oct 9 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    SS Ts Join Justice O'Connor's dream of linking civic knowledge & civic engagement #sschat #CAsocstudies @CAsocialstudies
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A5) Ss generating ?s is part of each lesson. Also have to find a source to address a ? they have after exploring sources I provide. #sschat
  • MrEricRobinson Oct 9 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A5: As preserv I haven’t been able to assess but i like this idea! #ssvpln #sschat
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    I'm doing some flipped instruction through readings / video so we can focus on skills and deepening their knowledge #sschat
    In reply to @warrenhistory
  • N_Glynn23 Oct 9 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A5: I have not had the chance yet, but I will definitely do this! Student created ?'s are a great way for ss to self-monitor #ssvpln #sschat
  • caranowou Oct 9 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A5B (cont) for example, if compelling question is about historical perspectives, assessment could be a student historiography #sschat
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A5: Again, not much experience w/ this as a novice. Interested in learning how others approach this though! #sschat #ssvpln
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    I like 2 determine what they HAVE 2 know-teach them to ask ?s abt what doesn't make sense in the activities #sschat
    In reply to @warrenhistory
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Just wondering if Ss have to understand before self driven activities. Perhaps that's where they make the most meaning, struggling through with peer and T guidance? #sschat
    In reply to @warrenhistory
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A5: Socratic seminar questions and creating their essential questions. Base grade of a rubric #sschat
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A5: Hmm. Have to let the veterans take the reigns on this one! Just not enough experience yet. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    A5: Yes, at the beginning and end of our units. We can't learn everything by listening alone. #sschat #sschat
  • nukie8wye Oct 9 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    RT NancyW: Teach students to curate a project | scoopit https://t.co/VErdVezS1h #curation #coascd #tlchat #sschat
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    A5 As a preservice teacher I have not been able to asses questions and am a little unsure on how I would. Any advice? #sschat #ssvpln
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    Sometimes giving them intriguing source will spark ?s & exploration leading them where you want them to go. Assess during process. #sschat
    • ogybuns Oct 9 @ 7:45 PM EDT
      Great question! Any takers? #sschat
      • warrenhistory Oct 9 @ 7:44 PM EDT
        Looking for ways 2 not lecture content as much. Struggling to make sure students understand b4 st centered activities. Ideas? #sschat
  • scottmpetri Oct 9 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    I have adopted a playlist approach that gives Ss resources and choice. #sschat
    In reply to @warrenhistory
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    A5: Hope to learn how to assess questions so that I DO include it in my own classroom. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • WilliamVanWhy1 Oct 9 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    A5: I dont have experience in assessing ?s but would like to see ways in which educators do #ssvpln #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    #thisiswhyiflip #sschat
    In reply to @warrenhistory
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    It is scary 2 let go of "making sure they know" but they can learn while doing-don't have to know that much to dig in-inquiry is fun!#sschat
    In reply to @EricaDHartley, @warrenhistory
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Build a rubric. Give them examples of each level on that rubric. Give them extra examples of exactly what you are looking for. #sschat
    In reply to @grohcialstudies
  • ogybuns Oct 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    I like this idea of a playlist. Any images of what that looks like? #sschat
    In reply to @scottmpetri, @warrenhistory
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    If process is goal that's fine, but for deep content learning, it's better for them to have background. Depends on purpose. #sschat
    In reply to @EricaDHartley, @warrenhistory
  • scottmpetri Oct 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Pick 2-3 Good ones and do a thinkaloud explaining why they are good. #sschat
    In reply to @grohcialstudies
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Then stick to that rubric. Be consistent. It will build trust and respect in you and help develop the skill in them. #sschat
    In reply to @grohcialstudies
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    YES they need some building blocks of knowledge (except if the class activity is just a hook) #sschat Constructivism has limits.
    In reply to @EricaDHartley, @warrenhistory
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:51 PM EDT
  • caranowou Oct 9 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    Have to run. Thanks #sschat!!
  • scottmpetri Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    Yes. Will share later. Not on computer right now. #sschat
    In reply to @ogybuns, @warrenhistory
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    Dear Students, Have your questions broken up with your school learning? How can you get back together? #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    A6 out of curiosity, when a student asks a stupid question (and we all know they exist!), what do you do in that moment? #sschat
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    A5) Answer ?s with ?s! Encourage Ss to go farther and add more depth in ?ing. Allows Ss to critique and strengthen their own work #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    So sorry I missed tonight's chat. Next week should be more normal, if there is such a thing. #sschat
  • classroomtools Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    Each of us constructs the world we perceive every second of everyday. There are no limits. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @EricaDHartley, @warrenhistory
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    I love the Dear Students- could students then write back Dear Questions??? #sschat
    • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
      Dear Students, Have your questions broken up with your school learning? How can you get back together? #sschat
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    A6 - How do I get my Ss to care about their ?'s more; to see it as a valuable skill not just a weekly grade? #sschat
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    This is really helpful! Thank you #ssvpln #SSChat
    • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:50 PM EDT
      Then stick to that rubric. Be consistent. It will build trust and respect in you and help develop the skill in them. #sschat
      In reply to @grohcialstudies
  • KarisaDBlake Oct 9 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    Q6 How can I encourage students to no only ask questions directed at the teacher but also to ask each other questions? #sschat
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    Love this suggestion! #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @BSevertSS
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A6: Interested in hearing more about the techniques involved w/ having Ss design their own projects based on their own ?s #sschat #ssvpln
  • dlaufenberg Oct 9 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    sometimes I keep a parking lot of ?s that we can get back to later-Oh, that's intrsting, but let's put it in the parking lot for now #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    #sschat I too am curious
    • KarisaDBlake Oct 9 @ 7:53 PM EDT
      Q6 How can I encourage students to no only ask questions directed at the teacher but also to ask each other questions? #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    I ask them to clarify and see if it is my misunderstanding-often forces them to figure out the answer! #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • historyfriend Oct 9 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    Glad to make it back to #sschat even if only for part of the hour. Gotta go. Thanks all. Hope to be here more often!
  • Kingturtlemusic Oct 9 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    #SocialStudies teachers, teaching about #racism? #SystemicRacism? #InstitutionalRacism? The #NewDeal? @urichmond has superimposed New Deal #RedLining data onto #GoogleMaps. Have at it! #SSchat https://t.co/wIoCpomSrF
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    Ask the S to rephrase, often they realize then! #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • dlaufenberg Oct 9 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    I did this a ton - this was one of my faves... https://t.co/crZz3DtvEl #sschat
    In reply to @miss_trapani
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    The more we give ?s meaning and purpose in the classroom, the more ss will value asking them-student voice is key #sschat
    In reply to @MatthewTGragg
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Have redirected to larger group. Can also have Ss work in small groups as investigating sources. Gets them used to asking each other #sschat
    • KarisaDBlake Oct 9 @ 7:53 PM EDT
      Q6 How can I encourage students to no only ask questions directed at the teacher but also to ask each other questions? #sschat
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    A6: Think I'd like to implement weekly question submissions from students to help navigate school year. Maybe every Friday? #SSChat #ssvpln
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Do you listen to @cultofpedagogy podcast? She interviewed #GeniusHour movement guy a couple of times. That was my start. #sschat
    In reply to @miss_trapani, @cultofpedagogy
  • MCMartirone Oct 9 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    @ehthsboyshoops cool resource that someone shared: https://t.co/oD7VuQvJki. #sschat
  • ReedFranklinOSU Oct 9 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    A6 I’m also interested in this! #sschat
    • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:53 PM EDT
      A6: Interested in hearing more about the techniques involved w/ having Ss design their own projects based on their own ?s #sschat #ssvpln
  • grohcialstudies Oct 9 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    I would like to thank everyone, as someone still learning to become a teacher I have learned a lot from this chat. #sschat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Q6/A6 How do I convince others that it's better to have Ss develop Qs &investigate rather than just tell them what they should know? #sschat
  • classroomtools Oct 9 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Even there we constantly construct. If we Ts provide blocks of content that we want Ss to put together into a story, that is Const. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @EricaDHartley, @warrenhistory
  • ardavisedu Oct 9 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    A6: Knowing where I stand w/ students, especially during inevitably rocky first year of teaching, could prove invaluable. #SSChat #ssvpln
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    No, but it sounds like something I should definitely check out. Thanks for the recommendation! #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @MatthewTGragg, @cultofpedagogy
  • markemoran Oct 9 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Please give us feedback on https://t.co/p38HBoIAn6, which leverages Google to only search carefully vetted history resources #sschat
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Thanks for the resource! #sschat
    In reply to @dlaufenberg
  • EricaDHartley Oct 9 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    I use concept based unit design and incorporate an independent research project into each. Ex: conflict, we study the wars in the curriculum but Ss then research any conflict of interest + present to peers #sschat
    In reply to @miss_trapani
  • juliejgiese Oct 9 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    I have kids get into discussion groups & they pose questions to each other and build off of each others thoughts and share. #sschat
    In reply to @KarisaDBlake
  • N_Glynn23 Oct 9 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    A6: I'm curious about balance between standard based questions vs student generated questions on assessments #ssvpln #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Start telling others what they should know and see how they feel ;) (or just come watch you in action!) #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • alexa_chapman Oct 9 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    A6: for Socratic seminar, how much time in advance do we give students to generate questions? #sschat #ssvpln
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Thanks for the recommendations! #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @MsTurner1027, @brookhouser
  • cheffernan75 Oct 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    @miss_trapani I'm having my Ss do Take Action Friday - they decide on a cause important to them, investigate, & Take Action #sschat
    In reply to @ReedFranklinOSU, @miss_trapani
  • WilliamVanWhy1 Oct 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    A6 what is the best method you have used to have students generate questions that drive discussions? #ssvpln #sschat
  • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    A6) How do you collect Ss questions? Believe there has to be a more efficient way then pen and paper after every class. Suggestions? #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Oct 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    You might be surprised by how much we experienced (aka old) teachers learn from #sschat, too. Must be because we keep asking questions.
    In reply to @grohcialstudies
  • MatthewTGragg Oct 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    I am doing something similar using google groups to create an ongoing online discussion for ?'s we don't get to in class. #sschat
    In reply to @dlaufenberg, @flipping_A_tchr
  • classroomtools Oct 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    It only seems like there are limits when we want Ss to construct stories we pass on. They don't need to do that. Historians don't. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @EricaDHartley, @warrenhistory
  • K8Dunlap Oct 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    Thanks so much for all the advice and resources! Much needed and appreciated! #sschat
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    This sounds like a great idea - thanks! I always loved independent research projects as a student #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @EricaDHartley
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Oct 9 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Padlet is great for this. Could also use Google Docs or Slides. I'm sure there are others I'm not thinking of. #sschat
    • BSevertSS Oct 9 @ 7:58 PM EDT
      A6) How do you collect Ss questions? Believe there has to be a more efficient way then pen and paper after every class. Suggestions? #sschat
  • RebeccaMarsick Oct 9 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    I can't believe the #sschat hour is almost up!
  • MsTurner1027 Oct 9 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Depends on the topic. I usually do 1 or 2 days prep for my students. They can also create questions on the fly based on convo #SSchat
    In reply to @alexa_chapman
  • classroomtools Oct 9 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    See https://t.co/qaguUEt3gv #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @EricaDHartley, @warrenhistory
  • miss_trapani Oct 9 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Love the idea of encouraging active citizenship! Thanks! #sschat #ssvpln
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @ReedFranklinOSU