#sstlap Archive

Weekly chat 8CST that infuses the ideas of Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess into the Social Studies classroom.
Thursday October 26, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #sstlap! I'm Chris from suburban Chicago - 7th grade global studies. I'm stepping in for @Braz74 tonight. Who else is out there?
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! 7th grade social studies teacher in the suburbs of Chicago #sstlap
  • participatechat Oct 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #sstlap by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/AYOic0QbA2
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hey #sstlap! Louie from Lancaster, PA! Grade 6,7,8 Social Studies T! Ready to learn and connect.
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hi #sstlap, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary social studies teacher, checking in from Berkeley, CA.
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Hey Chris! Teach! Joanne from Missouri. #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    This is my 1st #sstlap I'm helping Chris get started as he makes his way home from his daughter's ballet class #sstlap
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    #sstlap Todd Shriver from North White (IN) k-12 technology coach. 2: yrs as SS teacher.
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    7th grade social studies from Olathe, KS. #sstlap
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    You've never really joined? Great group! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @ecasey77
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hello! I'm Caroline and I'm a preservice teacher @ConverseCollege in SC planning to teach high school social studies! #sstlap #conversechat
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi Caroline, welcome to #sstlap!
    In reply to @castewart_, @ConverseCollege
  • jmgarner2003 Oct 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Jennifer from GA - I teach AP Human Geo to 9th graders in suburban Atlanta #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    I love this activity. We R addressing website validity now too! How did ur students create the articles? I would love 2 learn more! #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey #sstlap Doug, 7th grade SS teacher from NY.
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Welcome Caroline! Great place to be! Look forward to learning with yoU! #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_, @ConverseCollege
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Welcome Caroline! So glad you could join us tonight! #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_, @ConverseCollege
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hi Jennifer and @ecasey77 Welcome to #sstlap
    In reply to @jmgarner2003, @ecasey77
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    I've lurked a bunch and the #sstlap hashtag is always filled with social studies awesomeness!
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A couple of things we do in #worldgeochat that I'd ask tonight 1. Be kind, professional & supportive! #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi Bill! How are things this Thursday night? #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @jmgarner2003
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Just fine, Ed. Thanks for asking. #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77, @jmgarner2003
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Took the approach from source credibility - no politics. Went well but def will adjust next year! Ss completed hyperdoc to begin. #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi Doug, what content do you focus on? #sstlap
    In reply to @MrAllardSS
  • EduGladiators Oct 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    #EduGladiators wraps October series on Ss Engagement SATURDAY w/@TopDogTeaching on #flexibleseating #AR4Learning #atplc #INeLearn #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Hi Jen! How are things in the ATL? #sstlap
    In reply to @jmgarner2003
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    OK - I'm really here now! This is Chris, subbing for @Braz74. So happy to take the #sstlap for a spin tonight!
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Brett from Iowa lurking through. 6th G SS #SSTLAP
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Another one of our #worldgeochat norms... 2. Ask questions and challenge our #PLN to grow! #sstlap
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Welcome Chris; thanks for stepping in! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @Braz74
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    How's it going Doug? Long time, no see! (literally) #sstlap
    In reply to @MrAllardSS
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Welcome Brett! Don't be afraid to join in! #sstlap
    In reply to @hoffmanteambret
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hi Eric! I loved the Day of the Dead activity you shared earlier today! That was awesome! #sstlap
    In reply to @eric_falls
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Feel free to come out of the shadows any time you want to tonight! #sstlap
    In reply to @hoffmanteambret
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Hi Todd! I hope you have had a great week! #sstlap
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    We only have 5 questions tonight, so Q1 is coming at 10 after! #sstlap
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Was thinking of doing this in my 6th Geography class! #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77, @eric_falls
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Now, all we need are @SamMandeville and @GeoSpiegs #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville, @GeoSpiegs
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    My pleasure! @Braz74 was in a lot of the early #worldgeochat s that weren't well attended. Glad I can repay him! #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @Braz74, @Braz74
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #sstlap Had a great time with Mr Philo Barnhart and Mr Charles Moisant last week. Mr Barnhart was the creator of Ariel from The Little Mermaid! Engaged our Ss and Ts!
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Truth! Let's go East Coast! #worldgeochat Strong! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @classroomtools, @SamMandeville, @GeoSpiegs
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Cool! This is definitely a hard skill for 7th graders, yet it is one of the absolute most critical ones for them to learn! #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Jumping in a little late, but I'm Sam from MA, 7th grade world geo! #SSTLAP
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Hi Joanne! #sstlap
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Somewhere in here that should have been a tweet saying we have 5 Qs tonight. First one at 10 past! #sstlap
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    I saw it. #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    THere was! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q1 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make HISTORY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Hi Chris! Happy to be here! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    So history is our first social science - how do me make it fun no matter what the focus of your course is? #sstlap
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 There is an unbroken chain from the Big Bang to this very moment. Everything is connected, and everything has a history. #sstlap
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 Focus on the compelling stories of those involved. NOT the names,dates, and places. #sstlap
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1. The goal is always to make personal connections and CREATE using what they learn abt history. Creation changing my class! #sstlap
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q1 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make HISTORY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 Though my main focus is geography - we have to talk about the past to get the future. Use music & pictures to tell the story! #sstlap
  • baritoneblogger Oct 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: I start w/ where we are today. If we study industrialization, we first talk about what gentrification has done to our city. #sstlap
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q1 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make HISTORY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    #sstlap A1 make it relevant!! Either by way of speakers or video. Always loved teaching Current Events because it was new every day and had an effect on the lives of Ss!
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Focus on the story. We are wired to respond to stories. When students have an engaging narrative they will embrace. #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 Love finding crazy coincidences in history, crazy, outlandish facts and acts of humanity. #sstlap
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Yes! The students are so drawn in by the personal accounts and stories and the WEIRD stuff in history! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 Relevance, teaching hieroglyphics from an emoji perspective. #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Always personal connections! That is the key to get kids to see WHY history matters! #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 connect to present day, simulations, primary sources, focus on people/concepts, projects etc #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Oct 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 I like to use local history to generate interest when I'm teaching a topic. #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 Also you as the teacher needs to be excited about the material and be able to explain why Ss need to know beyond it is on a test #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Nice! Starting at the local level is a great way to get buy in! #sstlap
    In reply to @baritoneblogger
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: I agree with @cheffernan75 and @ecasey77, find the STORY of history. Make it relevant and they love the crazy bits of history #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Tell the story. I feel like I've heard that somewhere before! #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77
  • jmgarner2003 Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    That's why I like teaching AP Human Geo, concepts stay the same, but the scenarios and examples change all the time #sstlap
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    That is an awesome connection Brett! I love that idea! #sstlap
    In reply to @hoffmanteambret
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    LOVE THIS!!! @StaceyB44894760 Wonder if you can integrate this modern connection! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @hoffmanteambret, @StaceyB44894760
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1 Creating history is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, except that you never really know what pieces are missing. #sstlap
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    #sstlap A1 At North White, we have made an effort to move from textbook to speakers. Speakers engage the Ss with their stories because they lived it.
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1: History is one big story that educators break up into teachable, digestible chapters. Make those chapters interesting! #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Oct 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 I like to use local history to generate interest when I'm teaching a topic. #sstlap
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1 Love @KenBurns the west, for anecdotal stories. Ann Richards story of a woman who won't kill her chickens bc they r good company #sstlap
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Sweet metaphor! Pieces always being added to aid our understanding! #sstlap
    • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A1 Creating history is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, except that you never really know what pieces are missing. #sstlap
  • WrightLHS Oct 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1: Make it real, bring it alive. Do history, be a historian. Make it relevant by using applied history to connect it to today #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    See! This is what happens when you come stop lurking and join the chat! Love this idea Brett! #SSTLAP Gold Star Awarded - @MsHolmesTeach
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    An idea could be having students take the segments of a "story" from history and align the sequence of events. Which is missing? #SSTLAP
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    LOVE IT!! #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    We have to connect the past to the present. Otherwise, its hard for Ss to care! #sstlap
    In reply to @MrAllardSS
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Trying to get away from text-created chapters and make it flow... wonder if anyone has any thoughts on this one? #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    JEN! This is great! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @jmgarner2003, @hoffmanteambret
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A1 Simulations are so engaging! Here are 2 posts detailing some of the ones I use https://t.co/So8Np04HvL & https://t.co/cD2HIEVhw5 #sstlap
    In reply to @MrAllardSS
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #sstlap A1 Technology advances has made SS more interesting for Ss. Videos, Virtual Field trips, speakers. Change my teaching!
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    What does the local history look like in your area? Can Ss connect to it? #sstlap
    In reply to @jmadlin001
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    YES #sstlap #conversechat
    • WrightLHS Oct 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A1: Make it real, bring it alive. Do history, be a historian. Make it relevant by using applied history to connect it to today #sstlap
      In reply to @cheffernan75
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    As humans we have the automatic ability to infer missing pieces to make up a seemingly complete story. Need to ID what is inferred. #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Agreed! Landmarks, museums, artifacts are now close at hand. Student can now visit historic sites #SSTLAP
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    And the great thing w/ tech is even if they can't be face to face in person, you can skype them in #sstlap
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    This ability to infer leads to different stories and endless conflict. #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Love Google Arts and Culture and https://t.co/sJ6WZvPyux (Library of Congress) Two great resources! #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Do one withn explorers claiming deals. Has really helped Ss explain Spanish exploration domination #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    GOLD STAR!!! @mrgregmilo has a great piece about how textbooks could destroy a great story -he summarize Star Wars in 2 paragraphs. #sstlap
    • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      A1: History is one big story that educators break up into teachable, digestible chapters. Make those chapters interesting! #sstlap
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1 reading primary sources about an event and comparing to a movie clip to evaluate authenticity of the film. #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    And there are some pretty great Google Earth Voyager activities too! #sstlap
    In reply to @ToddShriver, @SamMandeville
  • AggieSalterITS Oct 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1 make it relevant, meaningfully and engaging! Every one loves story telling #sstlap
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Big picture yes. Rochester NY just down the road. Easy connections there #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @jmadlin001
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q2 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make ECONOMICS a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    In this day and age, there's no need for Ss to rely solely on a textbook for learning. #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    And be that amazing story teller! #sstlap
    In reply to @AggieSalterITS
  • jmadlin001 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    We were a major part of the French & Indian War, Rev War & War of 1812. So much local history! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • AggieSalterITS Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Yes who needs books with google art and culture #sstlap
    In reply to @ToddShriver, @SamMandeville
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Ooooh.... I need to get better at this! They're so fun! Have found the prep work daunting with 4 different preps. #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77, @MrAllardSS
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Textbook is one of many resources - it SHOULDN'T BE THE ONLY ONE! #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_, @mr_middle_2
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Preach! Nor the teacher. #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    RT Q2 #sstlap
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q2 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make ECONOMICS a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: Economics is HUGE in world geo. Incorporate simulations for trade, make it relevant for Ss, globalization, "Survivor" activities #SSTLAP
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Threw mine out after they started molding. Literally, mold. Not looked back since. #SSTLAP
    • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      Big picture yes. Rochester NY just down the road. Easy connections there #sstlap
      In reply to @cheffernan75, @jmadlin001
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 I tried to give students activities that show them econ at work in their lives. See https://t.co/dGmRrWIIKT #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    So economics as a kid was the worst. How do we make it so much better??? #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    No doubt Sam! W/ Google expeditions, virtual field trips & sites like the 1s listed here https://t.co/DjOYE8Gn0l So much to explore #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville, @ToddShriver
  • jmgarner2003 Oct 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Amen! #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_, @mr_middle_2
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 See also https://t.co/7WuXVWSGom #sstlap
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    #sstlap A2 Use monopoly to teach recession, inflation and depression. Try to do as many simulations to keep kids interested.
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3 Econ is hard but stressing the basics, supply demand, scarcity, there are simulations, trade games available #sstlap
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Just called a local historical site today with a student in school looking for primary sources! Good to be connected locally! #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville, @ToddShriver
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I'll check it out! Textbooks can take a cool story and make it painful to read. We've got to escape the textbook-centric mindset #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @mrgregmilo
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Definitly a process, don't think you have to reinvent wheel. Tweek resources of others #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2, @ecasey77
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    It's worth a read! You won't be disappointed! #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_, @mrgregmilo
  • Chucktaft Oct 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2 #sstlap gotta get kids to understand choice, opportunity cost - easy to do in history, my Ss come to me with Econ from @brianmarkwald
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Love this as well. Hope I can find a good purpose to integrate soon! #SSTLAP
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2 Trade is fun to simulate. We do a simulation of the West African gold salt trade. You can't always get what you want...#sstlap
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Agreed; but I think we also need to escape the story mindset too. See https://t.co/mLul2kmFYu #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_, @cheffernan75, @mrgregmilo
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Ditto!! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2 every era I teach we always find things to convert into today's dollars. #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2 Economics scares kids (and Ts). Then someone gets mad when I tell them that USA is what it is b/c of valuable resources #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2 This is one of the coolest econ resources I've seen. Someone in #worldgeochat shared it. https://t.co/CWaAQnQ29l #sstlap
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Do you have a resource for converting into today's dollars? #SSTLAP
    In reply to @eric_falls
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A2 Love Econ! Focus on Econ way of thinking. Do not get into much theory stuff in 7th grade. Simulate taxes/tariffs, Econ of N/S #sstlap
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    I absolutely LOVE this resource! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A2: I've found that simulations/role-playing could make econ fun, but I'm desperate for some tips on this subject! #sstlap
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A2. Econ is my least favorite of the social sciences... Have done the cliche Stock Market Crash in US and great taxation activity. #sstlap
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    #SSTLAP A2 Also, we were able to speak with Kevin Culley, Director of Innovation at Under Armour. Ss were interested because of being familiar with the brand.
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    See https://t.co/790CanKXxS #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville, @eric_falls
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    It connects to their lives - Ss NEED that connection! #sstlap
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Simulations, real world scenarios, projects, Big Data studies #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    And this one goes great with it too! https://t.co/csUMmohjEi #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    I use this clip to show supply and demand. #SSTLAP https://t.co/uK1vLDkHPB
  • teylaramsey Oct 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    That's exactly what I was thinking of when I read this question...now where are those photos. I splurged & used choc. gold coins:) #sstlap
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • MsHolmesTeach Oct 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Are you calling me out for not being in attendance?? 😩 #SSTLAP
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    And there is this one that helps Ss see what their money could do in other cities. @theearthawaits https://t.co/CztVhC6ijc #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77, @theearthawaits
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    This looks awesome! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    This is still where I am... Still recovering! Neat applications, but sometimes I find the lofty principles confusing myself! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    I just use yellow and white paper. It has to last through 6 classes, 110 Ss. #sstlap
    In reply to @teylaramsey
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Of course not! But since you're here... #sstlap
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    I know you have an alert set for all Gold Stars I award. #sstlap
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
  • teylaramsey Oct 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    This is along the same lines--belongings emptied in front of houses from around the world: #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Do you have a favorite resource to find these? I haven't lookat at @ecasey77's post yet. #SSTLAP
    In reply to @MrAllardSS, @ecasey77, @ecasey77
  • MsHolmesTeach Oct 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Finished up at sports banquet. Will catch up soon. #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Well if you're going to bring up that book, there's also Hungry Planet. And that ties in w/ Q3! #sstlap
    In reply to @teylaramsey
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I would love for this resource to be updated, but I understand how difficult the project must be #SSTLAP
    In reply to @teylaramsey, @cheffernan75
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Q3 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make GEOGRAPHY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Haven't found a one stop shop site, but have "borrowed" from a variety... history alive, other Ts, etc #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2, @ecasey77
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    But there's other things we can use - Toy Stories, Where Children Sleep, and others that give up a peek into life elsewhere. #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville, @teylaramsey
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A2 This Planet Money project is truly engaging for students. https://t.co/p0grL2jbJm #sstlap
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3: Hehehe well world geography IS what I focus on. We look at current events, 5 themes, #SDGs, etc #SSTLAP
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 pfffft easy, LET THEM EXPLORE THE WORLD. the VR available now is incredible. #sstlap
  • teylaramsey Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A2 One of my all time favorite lessons--"Let Them Eat Cake" We also compare global stats prior to lesson. https://t.co/vOwdlFcumu #SSTLAP
  • AggieSalterITS Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Use virtual field trips @nearpod a step 2the past #geoshow #sstlap
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    And there is James Mollison's Where Children Sleep. #sstlap https://t.co/8HZZeYt6sR
    In reply to @SamMandeville, @teylaramsey, @cheffernan75
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    This is the most comprehensive list I've found from the fine folks at #sschat https://t.co/bePq318cy2 #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2, @MrAllardSS
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    This would be so handy! #LouisianaPurchase FOR EXAMPLE. #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville, @eric_falls
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    RT Q3 #SSTLAP Time to bring out all the #worldgeochat peeps!
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q3 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make GEOGRAPHY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #SSTLAP A3 Mystery Skypes!! Makes map learning relevant. We went to Sweden recently. Ss had some many questions about culture once they figured out the location through clues.
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3 Tried to liken Anc Civ w/ finding place to survive Zombie apocalypse. Build in locations that are safe w/res. #SSTLAP
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    We are talking about the #SDGs while working on website evaluation in my classes this week #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    This is beautiful. Saved for later! Thanks! #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77, @MrAllardSS
  • Chucktaft Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I have a 20s digital breakout, @scholzet - check it out at https://t.co/ewCW1GKfLi - intro to the themes of the decade #sstlap #sschat
    In reply to @scholzet, @jedikermit, @mrnerdstrom, @historyofall, @MrHadleyHistory, @scholzet
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3 I try to get kids moving and thinking. Here is my activity on human population distribution. https://t.co/SHCMwyJDXD #sstlap
  • coachschutte Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3 Fantasy Geography helps make geography and current events fun! #sstlap https://t.co/3ulD4lnZNY
  • jmadlin001 Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3 I'll be teaching the 50 states this week! #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I use this for globalization. The Ss are definitely engaged! #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3 find where all their fav stuff came from. What's it like there?. How would life be different living in _________ #sstlap
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3 tough for Ss. Geo is where my Ss have the least amount of background. Try to make geo as revalent as possible #sstlap
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I absolutely LOVE #mysteryskype. Such amazing opportunities for Ss to just have simple (or in depth) convos with ppl from globe #SSTLAP
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3 Google Earth! Drink! #SSTLAP
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    YES! My Ss went nuts for @FANgeopolitics last year! #sstlap
    In reply to @coachschutte, @FANgeopolitics
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I used this too this year after @cheffernan75 & @le_reitz recommended it! #sstlap
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @SamMandeville, @teylaramsey, @cheffernan75, @cheffernan75, @le_reitz
  • Chucktaft Oct 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    If you want some WWI images and video from the Western Front today, please use mine from this summer https://t.co/kXmgdDKVkx #sschat #sstlap
    In reply to @scholzet, @jedikermit, @mrnerdstrom, @historyofall, @MrHadleyHistory
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Seen S learn more in one Mystery Skype about US Geo than in EVER. #sstlap Love this!
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #SSTLAP A3 Our 2nd Graders have been to Texas. Love going outside the walls of our school. Most of our Ss will never get this opportunity to travel.
  • AssignmentHelpN Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #EduAfterHours #sstlap #isedchat
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    This is so true! @nearpod is my favorite presentation tool. The virtual fieldtrips are always a home run! #sstlap
    In reply to @AggieSalterITS, @nearpod, @nearpod
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Never thought of a Mystery Skype as a geography lesson too! This is awesome! #sstlap
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3 Not to promote myself, but we need to USE maps, not MEMORIZE them. https://t.co/TMnJxlC0yK #sstlap #worldgeochat
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3. Love making Geo personal. How does the world around YOU affect YOU and OTHERS? So many aha! moments in Geo! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Check out this #worldgeochat about it from @SamMandeville! #SSTLAP https://t.co/rb8flVuYTp
    In reply to @castewart_, @ToddShriver, @SamMandeville
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Definitely ask @SamMandeville about how she has used Mystery Skype. #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_, @ToddShriver, @SamMandeville
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A3. I've found tremendous success in using Tourbuilder to bring places alive the past two years! #sstlap
  • AggieSalterITS Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A# these r my ss fave geography tools! Pursued Locate a street MapCrunch GeoGuessr SmaryPins #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    It is a major hit in my classroom too! My students and I love @playfanschool #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @coachschutte, @FANgeopolitics, @playfanschool
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Thanks for this list! #sstlap
    In reply to @ecasey77, @mr_middle_2, @MrAllardSS
  • teylaramsey Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Updated? You lost me. #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville, @cheffernan75
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #SSTLAP A3 We are heading to Canada, Russia and Israel soon. Google + Connected Classroom! Join and you can find tons of mystery Skype/Hangout requests.
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Absolutely! Help Ss realize how they are connected. My Ss spent 2 weeks learning about children mining cobalt for their phones. #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Google my maps places we've been and want to go. Practice summarizing, writing narratives and informative. Creating graphics. #SSTLAP a3
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Don't you have a post on Mystery Skype tips Sam? #sstlap
    In reply to @SamMandeville, @ToddShriver
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    I just shared it! #SSTLAP But I will again. https://t.co/rb8flVuYTp
    In reply to @ecasey77, @SamMandeville, @ToddShriver
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Use Google MyMaps to have Ss do a See, Think, Wonder - they'll blow your mind! #sstlap
  • teylaramsey Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Ah! I think I lost track of which tweet. I thought Sam meant the Let Them Eat Cake. Thanks for clarifying. #SSTLAP
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @SamMandeville
  • Chucktaft Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A3 #sstlap did Manifest Destiny on my floor and w/ shared interactive image - will take pics tomorrow https://t.co/6x3PsKOkjN #sschat
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    I never heard of MapCrunch! Thanks Aggie! #sstlap
    In reply to @AggieSalterITS
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    That's ambitious! How do you do that in a week??? #sstlap
    In reply to @jmadlin001
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Please do! And share here and #worldgeochat! #sstlap
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • SamMandeville Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Neither have I! I'm intrigued in this! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @ecasey77, @AggieSalterITS
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    #SSTLAP Why I love this chat!! Educators sharing great ideas!
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Nor have I. New resource to play with!!! #worldgeochat #sstlap https://t.co/CDMsLfm45Y
    In reply to @ecasey77, @AggieSalterITS
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Thats the one! Thanks Chris! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @castewart_, @ToddShriver, @SamMandeville
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q4 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make CIVICS a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Used your Gettysburg on the floor last year. Ss loved it #sstlap
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A3 weekly geogussr team challenges, high score gets a dum dum. #SSTLAP
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Q4 OK #SSTLAP TIME TO MOVE TO CIVICS. HOW DO YOU BRING CIVICS TO YOUR CLASSROOM & MAKE IT FUN?
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    This is so cool! Also, I loved the Thinking Like A Historian Breakout EDU you shared recently Chuck! #sstlap
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4 Lots of great resources that help you put historical figures on trial. Start here: https://t.co/py4b4dYZ5F #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4 We need to take time to talk about every election. EVERY. ELECTION. Not just the big ones. #localpoliticsmatter #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A great way to kick off some student inquiry! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4 For fictional trials, you can begin with Columbus. https://t.co/rRQfsyvPFI #sstlap
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4 research services paid for by taxes #SSTLAP where did Mr falls' money go? Where ss analyze my pay stub.
  • mr_middle_2 Oct 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Gotta head out early #sstlap... Tx for the wealth of resources. I wish I had as much 2 give as u all! So wise and generous w/ what u have!
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4 And, if you want to try Truman over the decision to drop the bomb, see https://t.co/ANGJ6I5C0S #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Actually, with masking tape, you can do any geography on the floor - I've done Korean War too! butts out of seats! #sstlap #sschat
    In reply to @MrAllardSS
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    I love this so much. Ss don't realize all the amazing things provided by local communities! #sstlap
    In reply to @eric_falls
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Have to share @icivics for this https://t.co/lRUVpTpann The site is fantastic! #sstlap
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4 Favorite every year is when class elects Pres through electoral college simulation. Ss love it and finally get EC #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A4 #sstlap first quarter is Constitution - kids love Bill of Rights student issues https://t.co/wIRXV6759X
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Definitely agree! Ss need to know they are part of the electorate and their vote counts. Every election has a story on why the candidate won. #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    We did a whole district election last year where each middle school team was a state. Hillary got 538 electoral votes. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrAllardSS
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A4 Ss create campaign material for Democratic-Republicans and Federalists. Have to do both sides #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A4 #sstlap also just did Bill of Rights Survivor https://t.co/N5rM7P8eQA worked out great!
  • MrAllardSS Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Our Ss do vine style vids of the Bill of Rights. Use for vid quiz #sstlap
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    I need to modify @JillWebs fantastic lesson of Preamble Pete for a topic from my curriculum https://t.co/cQ1f9tktb6 #sstlap
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    @JillWebs had a great Bill of rights operation activity #SSTLAP
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Clearly Civics is the hardest of the social sciences for us. Why is that? #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Sorry;) I should've said STARTING this week! #sstlap
    In reply to @mr_middle_2
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A4: Talk about elections, rights, & citizenship. Help Ss understand the system they are a part of. #sstlap #conversechat
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Mostly it has been taught as a "plumbing" course - BORING!! #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A4 @Flocabulary 's The Week in Rap. #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q5 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make MEDIA LITERACY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • mrterborg Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Alice in Wonderland is a mathematical satire .. thanks to @Mathgarden #txlchat #mwlibchat #edchat #tlap #sstlap #txeduchat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Yep - they need to know that this is what connects to them THE MOST. #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5 hard to connect a lot bc ss don't vote, have to worry about gov't too much. Harder to connect, have to get creative #SSTLAP
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A6 Calling @julnilsmith #sstlap
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      Q5 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make MEDIA LITERACY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • ecasey77 Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    I have to cut out early. Thank you @cheffernan75 & @Braz74 for an amazing chat! I definitely need to join in more often! #sstlap
  • MsHolmesTeach Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Mary-Owen, 7th grade World History in Tennessee! (Joining late after being summoned by @cheffernan75...😂) #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A4 Junior Scholastic always has great civics stuff. I just used a right to privacy article about cell phones for a debate.#sstlap
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5 Bring in popular culture primary sources. https://t.co/G5f3cysru8 #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    RT Q5 #SSTLAP Not technically a social science, but a really important skill, right @julnilsmith?
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      Q5 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make MEDIA LITERACY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • teylaramsey Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Yes! #SSTLAP
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @Flocabulary
  • ToddShriver Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    #SSTLAP A5 That is a fun question. What is fake news? What is not fake news? I want to Ss to search all sites and validate what the find.
  • MsHolmesTeach Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    History! Yay! It's my main social science to teach! Make it fun through engaging #PBL! Happening now...#SharkTankMedievalChina! #sstlap
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Q1 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make HISTORY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • GeoJo22 Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Have to go. Thank you @cheffernan75 and @ecasey77 #SSTLAP
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    I think #medialiteracy is definitely a social science. We learn history, econ, government, geography, etc. from ads, movies, TV ets. #sstlap
    In reply to @cheffernan75, @julnilsmith
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A5 I've been showing my Ss how easy it is to make Fake Media - makes them think about how many times they've been fooled. #sstlap
  • julnilsmith Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    THIS IS WHY I LOVE THIS MAN #sstlap
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      Q5 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make MEDIA LITERACY a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Don't show Ss this. They'll spend the rest of their days on it. https://t.co/2BcCX9C0dO #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5 We practice looking at sources to see if they're reliable. Ss have to access the news each wk from a reputable source as well.#sstlap
  • MsHolmesTeach Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    This is hard for me because economics often hurts my brain...but working on teaching entrepreneurship/trade through simulation. #sstlap
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Q2 No matter which of the social sciences you teach, how do you make ECONOMICS a fun part of your course? #sstlap
  • hoffmanteambret Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    S's also have to have a marketable skill, too! #sstlap Career in Fake news sites.
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      A5 I've been showing my Ss how easy it is to make Fake Media - makes them think about how many times they've been fooled. #sstlap
  • julnilsmith Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    I tend to think #medialiteracy is a SKILL - not necessarily a topic, if that makes sense #sstlap
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    I see #medialiteracy as a whole set of skills. #sstlap
    In reply to @julnilsmith
  • jmadlin001 Oct 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Great idea! #sstlap
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      A5 I've been showing my Ss how easy it is to make Fake Media - makes them think about how many times they've been fooled. #sstlap
  • MrsKeay Oct 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A5 (just diving in) I show my students outrageous stories and we research them - always talking about it. Every darn day. #sstlap
  • teylaramsey Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A6 Oh wait! Today I have something perfect for this. Role model for civics! #SSTLAP #ThisMorning
  • MrsKeay Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Q1 - History is SO fun. Teachers need to be excited & passionate ... make connections. Speak the language of the kids. #sstlap
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I remember when the Weekly World News was the only fake news! #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsKeay
  • eric_falls Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A5. I like to use misleading charts and graphs. Figure out what's wrong. #sstlap
  • castewart_ Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A5: "Media Literacy" could be an entire class! Help Ss learn how to gather reliable information, understand bias, etc. #sstlap #conversechat
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Hold cow! The hour is gone! Thanks to everyone that jumped in to #sstlap tonight! If you had fun here, join us Tuesday for #worldgeochat too
  • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    And it should be!!! #sstlap
    In reply to @castewart_
  • classroomtools Oct 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    thanks for taking #sstlap helm tonight, Chris! And thanks too to all who shared their awesome thoughts and resources!
    • cheffernan75 Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT
      Hold cow! The hour is gone! Thanks to everyone that jumped in to #sstlap tonight! If you had fun here, join us Tuesday for #worldgeochat too