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Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself name location subject grade level Best Summer experience - you can use multiple tweets if necessary #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for online HS affiliated w/ Indiana Univ. Best summer exp to come (England). #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Ryan from IL, manager of campus technology, and trying to plan an #edcamp #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Amy Presley - HS History. location: Broken Arrow, OK. Best exp this summer: my stop in Tortuga! #sstlap https://t.co/xFLAyeHEoc

MrsRicklis Jun 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi #sstlap Brittany from NJ, 6th grade ancient civ, still spending my summers refining and creating material

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi #sstlap alternating between the twitter machine and my bbq. Hope you don't make me burn my buns. LA HS World History.

lorenabaker27 Jun 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Lorena, DodgeCity, KS 6th gr Social Studies, lurking for a bit as I am watching game 6 Go Warriors! #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Will probably be out for the next little bit as getting my monkey children to bed. Reading "Wonder" which is awesome BTW. #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi #sstlap! Usually can't make this, but it's summer! Kristin from Lansing, Michigan 6th grade SS and ELA

MrsRicklis Jun 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@CHitch94 enjoy, did that read 2 summers ago, became part of the eng curric not too long after #sstlap

burgessdave Jun 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@STLinOK Easy call for a pirate! #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Best summer experience so far was attending #USMSpark Feeling excited to try new engaging strategies! Beyond that...poolside! #sstlap

lorenabaker27 Jun 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Best summer experience has been sleeping in. I love not setting the alarm. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1 coming up -- #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@MrsRicklis It's been creating some really awesome discussions & opportunities to make connections w/ actions. @STLinOK #sstlap

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hello from MN. Just got done golfing so I'm ready. ⛳️👍🏼😊 #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

My spouse claims I was giggling like a little kid - he's right! #sstlap https://t.co/AHFiLAD7F2

burgessdave Jun 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@STLinOK Easy call for a pirate! #sstlap

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Trudy- supervisor of k-12 social studies, Cobb Co. Ga. Visiting Finland last summer is my top summer experience #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Andy from NC, HS world history. Hope everyone is doing well tonight #sstlap Best exp this summer will be moving back to a house fam fits in

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

That was an #awesomesauce line up! Jealous!!! #sstlap https://t.co/TBgbYj3bE8

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Best summer experience so far was attending #USMSpark Feeling excited to try new engaging strategies! Beyond that...poolside! #sstlap

massignmenthelp Jun 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Find out these few strategies to help slow-learning students!! https://t.co/XALIFFaOw1 #sstlap #TBook #EduAfterHours https://t.co/UqYcLuOEx7

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1 #sstlap https://t.co/OIWxtLGJbF

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@STLinOK I was there too. Great time. #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: What is the best way to make your classroom inviting to your students? #sstlap

MrRoughton Jun 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Kevin, SoCal, 7th/8th Social Studies. Loved watching 8 hours of E3 coverage on Monday! #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1. What are the most important functions for a Twitter Professional Learning Network like #sstlap?

jmadlin001 Jun 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Julie from NNY. I graded Regents all day, so I'm looking forward to this. #sstlap

MrsRicklis Jun 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

What is the point of learning ancient history? Something Ss ask every year... #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hi @MrRoughton Thought of you while I'm reading Terrible Typhoid Mary. Good young adult historical lit. #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: What is the ONE thing you want your Ss to walk away from your course with? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#sstlap just got home from soccer will be in the chat shortly.

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

What can the events in our history tell about our present and future? #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 What does respect mean to you? #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1) What is your favorite "toy" that you would enjoy integrating into the classroom? (Legos, dominoes, dice, play doh?) #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1) What is the most important thing you can do as a teacher to establish good relationships with your students? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

wait are these EQs we'd ask our students or EQs for us as teachers? haven't read the blog post yet #sstlap

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

What is the educational/professional/personal significance of reflection? #ssmethods #edprep #sstlap

MrRoughton Jun 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: What makes a hero? (My Christendom EQ for next year) #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Oh, I like this as a final exit question. #sstlap https://t.co/1SzWG1G1JP

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:14 PM EDT

What can the events in our history tell about our present and future? #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1. What have medical professionals learned from pandemic research throughout history? #sstlap New school is Medical CTE

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I struggled with this-then looked at origins of..Also what it takes to be civilization -rise fall accomplish #sstlap https://t.co/stwqWfo2Q2

MrsRicklis Jun 16 @ 9:12 PM EDT

What is the point of learning ancient history? Something Ss ask every year... #sstlap

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

What is your purpose in life? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

What skills do you want your Ss to leave your room with? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 #sstlap https://t.co/kHy3zxX6C6

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MrsRicklis also compare ancient world to modern - activity is time travel agent- sell ancient civ as destination #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@STLinOK I have a good quote from Diamond about this I put up in my room #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2. How should students weigh competing claims in historical evidence? #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: How can I find ways to make Ss more innovative and less stagnant with their learning and understanding? #sstlap

MrsRicklis Jun 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 How can I make my struggling hard working students feel successful? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Best summer experiences #usmspark teaching kids frisbee 3 hours yesterday #sstlap

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

What is the most pressing problem facing our country? #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

This could be really fun with the snake oil sales pitch #sstlap https://t.co/vy873Mkd9C

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MrsRicklis also compare ancient world to modern - activity is time travel agent- sell ancient civ as destination #sstlap

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: How do I get my college students to read their textbook??? 😳 #edprep #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 How can put aside your own bias to see history from a different viewpoint? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Nice like the connection to world beyond social studies or history. #sstlap https://t.co/bKheEd8nV6

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1. What have medical professionals learned from pandemic research throughout history? #sstlap New school is Medical CTE

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) How can students support one another to develop habits for learning and a growth mindset within the classroom? #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@kiddielitprof Pop Quiz! #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: How do I get the Ss to move past the GPA obsession and into the value of learning mode? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Love it - could be used over and over throughout history - civil rights - am rev - etc #sstlap https://t.co/3pdxSiow32

MrRoughton Jun 16 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: What makes a hero? (My Christendom EQ for next year) #sstlap

lorenabaker27 Jun 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@Braz74 I actually did this when we were studying Ancient China. Kids loved it. #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

How can I as a teacher ensure that all Ss have a voice in my classroom & feel safe to use it #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I looked at eq for course but as always love the ideas and ways people interpret brings rich discussion. #sstlap https://t.co/DatxqeKStP

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:15 PM EDT

wait are these EQs we'd ask our students or EQs for us as teachers? haven't read the blog post yet #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@STLinOK When you figure this out, please share your secret!! #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) How can I help students make connections between what we study in world history & their lives? #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@STLinOK aka how do I avoid the How many points is this worth? question. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@STLinOK @MrsRicklis yes- let kids be creative with info #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@scottmpetri @STLinOK or the "is this going to be on the test" question #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@lorenabaker27 did with some early civilizations lesser known but Rome Greece China etc would likely be easier #sstlap

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 How is democracy like a diamond? #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@TrudyDelhey Love this question! Will use it! :) #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q3 #sstlap https://t.co/Pz2Ij8GsHm

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:24 PM EDT

When I come in late from soccer it becomes very evident you guys don't need me to be awesome. So many great ideas. #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Why should students lead the classroom? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

One thing to help is shift our convo don't talk about grades with them talk learning and reflection #sstlap https://t.co/BxfPUtiG6S

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: How do I get the Ss to move past the GPA obsession and into the value of learning mode? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 think for next yr, I want to center a lot more of the class around this word. Create themes for it; why war, why farm, why trade #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Also create opportunities that are real world learning not tasks for teacher. #sstlap https://t.co/BxfPUtiG6S

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: How do I get the Ss to move past the GPA obsession and into the value of learning mode? #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@Braz74 I get flack for re-do's but the growth in actual understanding that comes from it is worth the effort of multi versions #sstlap

MrsRicklis Jun 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Why are some civilizations so much more advanced or ahead of others? Modern & ancient, gvt, economy, liberties, peace #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) Why is studying world geography important and relevant? #sstlap

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 Why do we have to learn about the past if we live in the present? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@MrsRicklis why did certain populations not take up farming & still live that way too #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: want to keep coming back to "Why here, why now?" Next year in APWH #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 Why should we learn about history? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) Why can't people just get along? Was reading lessons on UN & Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ss were asking better ?s than that. #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@STLinOK @Braz74 My students ave. a 24% imp with retakes. Colleagues think it means cheating. I prefer re-engagement w text #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:28 PM EDT

assign tasks that matter to Ss- they will do awesome things #geniushour for no points but not hmwrk 4points #sstlap https://t.co/Hhm1sALGWs

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@STLinOK aka how do I avoid the How many points is this worth? question. #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Why is the world in the current state that it is in? Why do certain nations "hate" one another? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Is the answer it's like a girls best friend. Oh wait no rights to vote (1920) be president etc. #sstlap https://t.co/hYw2h5Obzh

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 How is democracy like a diamond? #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Why should your teacher grade this? Is it absolutely the best work you could possibly turn in? #sstlap

AssignmentHelpN Jun 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A Guide to Competency-Based Education Model https://t.co/EzJ05wjifc #saskedchat #sstlap #TBookC #EduAfterHours #CBE https://t.co/w0ag2wWLX6

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@scottmpetri I like it, put onus back on students for the work #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:31 PM EDT

From other Ts? I once was a no redo because I wasn't challenged to think diff - you fail b4 succeed #sstlap https://t.co/oAUhOPSdzC

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@Braz74 I get flack for re-do's but the growth in actual understanding that comes from it is worth the effort of multi versions #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q4 #sstlap https://t.co/5Ii63jc0Fe

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@scottmpetri @STLinOK the end result they showed learning isn't that what it's about. The world gives redos why doesn't school #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Braz74 I could see other Ts giving flack, some worried about impression, don't want to be shown up by colleague #sstlap

MrsRicklis Jun 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 Was ______________ right to say/do _________? #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 Was President Reagan's response to the AIDS virus epidemic timely and appropriate? #sstlap Cont. my medical theme.

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 love the 2nd question example, I use it for a lesson w/Truman & WWII. Was __________ a hero or a villan? #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@Braz74 some, not all. But it's not about popularity, it's about results for kids. So just keep on doing #sstlap

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 Was the Revolutionary War revolutionary? #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4) Was the lesson/assignment worth your time? Was it memorable and able to deepen your understanding? #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late #sstlap! Amy from Frederick, Md! 7th grade medieval history!

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4) Was WWI the cause of almost all conflict that happened after it? Reading "Lawrence in Arabia" right now. #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Was birth of social media an accident or was it building since the 70s? #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Yep. Often the pain in the neck factor of getting the redo means learning better habits in long run #sstlap https://t.co/8IRMTc7zOt

jmadlin001 Jun 16 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Braz74 @STLinOK I allow Ss to redo, but they have to show where they found the info.

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#sstlap A4: Do governments or social movements bring more societal change?

mhoeckelman Jun 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Sorry Crew. Busy night. Matt from the STL, Mo. Checking in. Pirate on my friends. #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Was Ancient Rome really that great? Was the Renaissance really key cultural movement? #sstlap

FitzKateP Jun 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4) Was the Athenian democracy really democratic? #sschat #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:38 PM EDT

OMG! S asked for FB on final capstone exploring EQ of how spirituality/morality influenced history. Title: "Who Would Jesus Nuke?" #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@STLinOK agreed what is best for students - live up to it or change your ways. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q5 #sstlap https://t.co/QHY3JMn04T

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@CHitch94 "FB" means feedback not Facebook. Had to explain to my kids why I was laughing hysterically about that title. :) #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Yes - Ss have taken done on due date - Have to answer this- if they say no they create a new due date w/u #sstlap https://t.co/yoViXwC4wY

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Why should your teacher grade this? Is it absolutely the best work you could possibly turn in? #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I found that pretty historical myself! #sstlap https://t.co/D3pgBu6yah

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@CHitch94 "FB" means feedback not Facebook. Had to explain to my kids why I was laughing hysterically about that title. :) #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5) Who is the most influential person/group in the world today? #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@STLinOK raising two good points. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Great question could be applied to US today! #sstlap https://t.co/3dBbCCBCuv

FitzKateP Jun 16 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4) Was the Athenian democracy really democratic? #sschat #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: Who inspired you to be the teacher you are today? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5 who should really learn about in history, the leaders or masses? Who has made the biggest impact on the world in history or today #sstlap

lorenabaker27 Jun 16 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@CHitch94 I bet he is! I love Ss like that. #sstlap

jshoja Jun 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

How much government is too much? Do political parties adequately represent public opinion? Does the judicial branch lead or follow? #sstlap

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5: Who is your favorite book character? Why? #sstlap

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@Ryan7Read Best typo of the night. Meant to type histerical, but historical works too 😝 #sstlap.

MrsRicklis Jun 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5 Who is going to be the next Mark Zuckerberg? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5) Who is key to making the world a better place? Hope Ss would answer that they are. #sstlap

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: Does too much freedom bring an end to it? #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@STLinOK #sstlap https://t.co/NsfvdPOEAg

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@RyanDelaway @burgessdave yes and beyond people movements- democracy vs communism - red scare or nazi ally is fear #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Wow great question. #sstlap https://t.co/nIntfvSMAG

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5) Who is the most influential person/group in the world today? #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 Who was the most important historical figure of WWII? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@Ron_Peck where does the line of personal freedom change to impingement on others' freedoms? #sstlap

FitzKateP Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5) Who was the "good guy" during the Cold War? or Who is fighting who in Yemen?( and WHO knows what that correct answer is) #sstlap

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 Who is the most influential historical figure? Why? #sstlap

jshoja Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Also, how can we make the world a better place? Is utopia possible? What is utopia? #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5: who is this under cover Guinea pig? #sstlap https://t.co/sonBNyzjge

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 @Ron_Peck That darn pesky line! It's always causing trouble. #sstlap

Americans2012 Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Sorry joining late Aggie from wi #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 Who made the biggest impact on the medieval world? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@jshoja You know a question is good if it leads to a bunch of other ones. ;) #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Sorry late with this - working on my phone and just for kids to bed. Welcome everyone thanks for stopping by both reg & new #sstlap crew

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: Who has been your best school leader and why? #sstlap

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: In what ways does fear bring about economic decline? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@Meems852 Might have to steal that one. ;) #sstlap

Americans2012 Jun 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 not sure what group but 4 sure social media plays huge part in spreading good or bad #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Great question- I started gov class w/ Ss on island - had to decide if they needed any rules. #sstlap https://t.co/DoVFaMIlp2

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: Does too much freedom bring an end to it? #sstlap

jshoja Jun 16 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@TrudyDelhey Also, how would history be different without this historical figure? #sstlap

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@Meems852 Who has made the biggest impact on your life? #sstlap 😊

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q6 #sstlap https://t.co/adLUXLUdoj

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

That should end in a debate not an essay for the teacher- ss should do brackets and face off #sstlap https://t.co/chtXweV0yb

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 Who was the most important historical figure of WWII? #sstlap

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@Braz74 I think I originally got that question years ago when I was teaching "The Lord of the Flies" #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6: What if the Cold War had never happened? #sstlap

jshoja Jun 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@FitzKateP Also, is war ever good? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6) What if the Treaty of Versailles hadn't sucked? Oooh. Might be a good "rocks or stinks" ? for Ss. ;) #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Lone the good guy! Same as look at origins of war-conflict not always who you expect #sstlap https://t.co/ai42Olcbly

FitzKateP Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5) Who was the "good guy" during the Cold War? or Who is fighting who in Yemen?( and WHO knows what that correct answer is) #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Nice! might have to use that too. #sstlap

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Must remember to find this stream when I write my essential questions next year. #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6) What if the atomic bomb had never been invented? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 This darn book just has me totally WWI focused. "Lawrence in Arabia" by Scott Anderson. I am not on his payroll. #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6 What if Ghengis Khan successfully conquered Europe? What if Maya and Aztec civilizations weren't destroyed by Europeans? #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Braz74 who we thought were enemies could have been allies. #sstlap

Americans2012 Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Hey learned today about silent debates sounds like a great idea anyone used it #sstlap @myrondueck #FIRST2016 @1stEdResources

STLinOK Jun 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Oooo Rocks v Sucks for a bunch of historical treaties at once! You are a Suerpstar my friend1 #sstlap https://t.co/PnycNnwYk4

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6) What if the Treaty of Versailles hadn't sucked? Oooh. Might be a good "rocks or stinks" ? for Ss. ;) #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@CHitch94 one of many I need to read. Still struggling with one I have now #sstlap #maybethissummer

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Yes and so many examples of this happening tonight. #sstlap https://t.co/tQftsOfN2p

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@jshoja You know a question is good if it leads to a bunch of other ones. ;) #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6 What if the Confederacy had won the Civil War? #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6 What would today's world be like if the Soviet Union had not collapsed after Reagan spent them into insolvency? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@STLinOK LOL Could be fun for a thematic unit on conflict & peace. #sstlap

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q6: "What if" asked by my 4 year old grandson earlier today...😜😆 #sstlap https://t.co/7CXOhMEpzZ

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 Ugh. Me, too. My to read list never gets smaller. :( #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@Ron_Peck and why do citizens forgive political misdoings when economy is doing well #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@STLinOK Or maybe "What is more important - winning the war or winning the peace?" #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@kiddielitprof a truly good question. #sstlap

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6: What if imperialism hadn't ended after WWII? #sstlap

FitzKateP Jun 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6) What if allies and friends are not the same thing?? #sstlap #Machiavellistillmatters

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6a: What if you told the history of WW2 with #perlerbeads ? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Nice! So many great examples possible #sstlap https://t.co/ANmenLhBK6

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6: What if the Cold War had never happened? #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@Braz74 many avenues, rise and falls and so forths. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@Ron_Peck Or even "did imperialism really end?" Not in good EQ format but . . . #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@kiddielitprof what if is a great question in history. What If series are great for class discussions, what if Persia defeat Greeks #sstlap

TrudyDelhey Jun 16 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6 What if we hold another constitutional convention? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q7 #sstlap https://t.co/H06gjnTb8y

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Americans2012 @USMSpark thank you Aggie. I had a great time. I just got the note to speak at #SAMRiCamp in August. #sstlap

jshoja Jun 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

What if this right was taken away? #sstlap Right could be freedom of speech, religion, arms, plead the 5th, etc..

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Right! What form has it taken? Is this good, bad? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

What if dictators/emperors provided more stability than democracies? What if Plato was right? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Ron_Peck yes taught LOF in sociology. #sstlap

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: What if the world was full of all love and no hate??? ❤️ #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7: I always want my Ss to know that they will learn to be innovators and free thinkers and believe in their dreams. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@FitzKateP Ever seen the TLC Great Books episode on "The Prince?" It rocks. #sstlap https://t.co/bWr1iP6kFd Little dated but fab!

Americans2012 Jun 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6Music T here but when we study Renaissance we asked how different would the arts & world b today if Renaissance never took place #sstlap

scottmpetri Jun 16 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7 Teaching skills & content concurrently eliminates this Q. Good teaching is not one T working alone, but teams working together #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Yes - or at least not people who were always trying to kill us. Power of propaganda. #sstlap https://t.co/kagrJGGw2o

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Braz74 who we thought were enemies could have been allies. #sstlap

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A7) How does geography influence culture, lifestyle, movement and perspective? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@Ron_Peck How different today from the past? Does political freedom = econ freedom & vv? Works for Tianan Protests, too. #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jun 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A7 want Ss to see history as a puzzle, everything links somehow, better to understand bigger pieces than all the little stuff #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@Americans2012 @edtechteam wow you seem to be at every conference. Lucky you!!! #sstlap

kiddielitprof Jun 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks Ben and PLN. Gotta go...literally! 😜😆😂 Make it a fabulous weekend! 👍🏼 #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@Meems852 @amcrowe5 OMG! This is soooooo me. Glad I'm not in my room or I'd take pic of stack of books piled up around nightstand. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 16 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@Meems852 @amcrowe5 I need an intervention. #sstlap

Ryan7Read Jun 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@Braz74 hence earlier. Was social media an accident or was it building since the 70s. #sstlap

Ron_Peck Jun 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Or who's better off in the long run, China, the U.S. or the E.U.? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@Ron_Peck agreed so many great ideas! And even better convos. Glad you came by #sstlap

jshoja Jun 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

BI: The environment impacts life. EQ: How do geography, climate, and other natural factors affect human life? #WorldHistory #sstlap

FitzKateP Jun 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A7) That things are not always as they appear and are forever changing, even history. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jun 16 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Or fire or iron or gunpowder or computers? So many potential watershed innovations #sstlap https://t.co/XLYU7MJXm3

mrskochheiser Jun 16 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6) What if the atomic bomb had never been invented? #sstlap