#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 November 7, 2016
7:00 PM EST
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:00 PM EST
    Hi everyone! I'm Jessica, a teacher educator @mnhs. Looking forward to our elementary social studies #sschat. All grade levels welcome!
    In reply to @mnhs
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:01 PM EST
    As you're coming into the chat, let us know where you're from and what you teach. #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Brian from SW Missouri--High school social studies teacher #plearnchat #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Welcome to tonight's #sschat hosted by @HistoryEdMNHS I'm Chris, one of mods. I teach world history for a private online HS.
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:03 PM EST
    kent willmann University of Colorado Boulder #sschat
  • NunesMarissa1 Nov 7 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Hi I'm Marissa! a pre-service social studies teacher from NH #sschat #psusse
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Hi Brian! Thanks for coming out tonight. #sschat
    In reply to @FHS_Anton
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hi Chris! Always good to see you! #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • JaimeDonally Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Join the 1st #ARVRinEDU chat Wed 8PM central to discuss #augmentedreality #virtualreality #AR #VR #sschat #edtechchat #flipclass #stuvoice
  • BAKetcham2009 Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Bruce 6th grade NC #sschat
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hello, everyone my name is Taylor. I'm a sophomore at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hi #sschat Brittany from NJ 6th & 7th SS
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hi Kent! Welcome to the chat. #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hi! Im Samantha and I am a pre-service history and social studies teacher at Virginia Tech #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Joanne from Missouri. 7th grade world history and 11th grade modern global issues. #sschat
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Tim from PA - teaching social studies through reading, writing, and comics! #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hi Marissa! Excited to hear what you're learning in your methods courses #sschat
    In reply to @NunesMarissa1
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Hi Bruce! Welcome. #sschat
    In reply to @BAKetcham2009
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 7 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Mary from CO. Always interested in more primary source social studies ideas for young students. #elemchat #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Hi Taylor. Thanks for coming out! #sschat
    In reply to @TaylorJeanGarza
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:06 PM EST
    Seeing some pre-service teachers, which is great! First question coming up in just a minute. #sschat
  • philpuzz Nov 7 @ 7:06 PM EST
    Ahh, the Monday challenge: dinner and #sschat. Phil from Sarasota. Currently teaching 6-8 AH.
  • robmccallum99 Nov 7 @ 7:06 PM EST
    Hi #sschat. Preservice teacher studying at Western Oregon University with a focus on social studies.
  • jwinkelaar Nov 7 @ 7:06 PM EST
    Hi! This is Jess from MN; work with @jessellison and teach elementary social studies methods courses. #sschat
    In reply to @jessellison
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:07 PM EST
    Hi Samantha! Thanks for chatting. #sschat
    In reply to @samisamh24
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:07 PM EST
    Hi Joanne! Welcome. #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:07 PM EST
    Hi Tim! Comics look awesome. #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:07 PM EST
    Hi Mary! Hope there's lots of ideas for you tonight! #sschat
    In reply to @johnsonmaryj
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:08 PM EST
    Q1: What are some perceptions you have about elementary social studies? #sschat
  • theASIDEblog Nov 7 @ 7:08 PM EST
    Video: "Animated map shows 6 border walls being built around the world" #sschat #maps https://t.co/5FybsnGVCz via @Larryferlazzo
    In reply to @Larryferlazzo
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:09 PM EST
    A1) As a parent, I have been a bit disappointed in the SS instruction my kids have received in elementary. I blame testing. ;) #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:09 PM EST
    Hi Phil. Good luck with the chat/dinner juggling. #sschat
    In reply to @philpuzz
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:09 PM EST
    A1 not enough time spent in elementary school #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:09 PM EST
    Hi Rob! Welcome to the chat. #sschat
    In reply to @robmccallum99
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:09 PM EST
    A1: It seems that elementary social studies get set to the side in lieu of other subjects--Really burns my britches... #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:09 PM EST
    Hi Jess! Glad you are here! #sschat
    In reply to @jwinkelaar
  • AssignmentHelpN Nov 7 @ 7:10 PM EST
    Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas https://t.co/OadBuvYIx0 #engchat #engsschat #plearnchat #formativechat #sschat #DubChat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:10 PM EST
    What is the source of your disappointment? Time? content? #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • massignmenthelp Nov 7 @ 7:10 PM EST
    ENGLISH WRITING TECHNIQUES https://t.co/Kropx3bnOI #engchat #engsschat #plearnchat #formativechat #kyadmin #sschat #DubChat
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:10 PM EST
    A1 I'm here reflecting on my experience as a 3rd&5th grd teacher. The amt it's included depends on teacher's preference or schedule #sschat
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:10 PM EST
    It is way low on the priority list after ELA and STEM #sschat
  • NunesMarissa1 Nov 7 @ 7:10 PM EST
    A1: seems like it doesn't cover much besides basic geography, at least from what I remember/have seen #sschat #psusse
  • theASIDEblog Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Animated map shows 6 border walls being built around the world #sschat #maps via @Larryferlazzo https://t.co/sDwSqH4gkW
    In reply to @Larryferlazzo
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Both. It's just seemed really choppy & inconsistent. Last year in 6th gr, son had dedicated SS class & LOVED it. #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Ken from Western Oregon Univ just arriving #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
    A1: I teach 8th grade at an MS with 4 feeder schools. I can tell who Ss had as gr.5 teacher by their prior knowledge of US hist. #sschat
  • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
    A1: While it does not always seem to be a priority, I think ES SS can provide students with a great foundation of knowledge. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Any thoughts about why the limited time? #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
    A1 I am often asked by my students why their elementary teachers "lied" to them - Columbus, etc #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Completely agree... This needs to change--We have lost focus on the value of civic engagement and awareness. How though? #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
    A1) With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I remember the main event of elementary social studies being the Pilgrim feast. #sschat
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
    some elem. teachers think it is all memorization. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
    A1 I feel like sometimes I think they try too hard in elem SocSt to cram facts & perpetuate myths of American history #sschat #couldbewrong
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
    A1 SS can be sneaked in through ELA but it has to be the teacher's interest & they need the flexibility to pick their own texts #sschat
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
    A1 It's where the foundations for building social studies skills begins. An unfortunate perception is social studies often neglected #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
    Great point. Scaffolding is so important. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:13 PM EST
    Sorry - #sschat
    • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
      not in the purchased textbook program, testing , focus on reading/math/Sci - why not teach reading through soc studies!?!
      In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:13 PM EST
    mythological history B.S. is an unfortunate hallmark of early years.... #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:13 PM EST
    I agree, I'm a sophomore in college and my history professor is more concerned with chronological order than dates. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:13 PM EST
    Can be an issue--I think that social studies methods often get set aside in preservice training as well. #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:13 PM EST
    YES! chronology/sequence & causal relationships > dates #sschat
    In reply to @TaylorJeanGarza
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:14 PM EST
    Ouch. I'd love to learn more about that and why it happens. #sschat
    In reply to @historycomics
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:14 PM EST
    how does this look at your school? What do teachers seem to favor or have time for? #sschat
    In reply to @MrsRicklis
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:14 PM EST
    been on a state social studies curriculum standards state panel all day. My brain's fried. Not sure how much have today :) #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • EWayneRoss Nov 7 @ 7:14 PM EST
    Violence has long been a feature of American elections https://t.co/lTX7fdz0B9 #sschat #historyed #socialstudies #uspoli
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:14 PM EST
    last Wednesday. Districts wide. #sschat
    In reply to @aclarkhistory
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:14 PM EST
    I believe it's often b/c hard-working generalist Ts are passing along what they remember #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @historycomics
  • theASIDEblog Nov 7 @ 7:15 PM EST
    Social studies is the place for reading, comprehending, and decoding informational texts. #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:15 PM EST
    Pretty easy to fall into that... Using a history lense is so big to get their interest and have skills to use later #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:15 PM EST
    my students and my own children - we don't need the gory details, but why perpetuate myths and glorify #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:15 PM EST
    Great conversation. Seems like a theme that there is too little time set aside for social studies. #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:15 PM EST
    If there is major SS based event, a grade wide presentation for the entire school,it gets a lot more instruction time #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • vicpasquantonio Nov 7 @ 7:15 PM EST
    Yup @CHitch94 #sschat my nephew was asked about the New Deal on a state reading test in 3rd gr., never having a lesson on the Depression/FDR
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:16 PM EST
    That would make sense. Hope to learn more about SS methods coursework at elem level. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @historycomics
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:16 PM EST
    personally, I like to glorify #sschat :)
    In reply to @historycomics, @CHitch94
  • philpuzz Nov 7 @ 7:16 PM EST
    Frm wht I can tell, the amount of social studies content receiveda@ the elementary level is hit or miss, even within a schl district #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:16 PM EST
    For sure. So much can be included in SS curriculum to teach investigation, inquiry, and historical thinking skills. #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:16 PM EST
    #sschat
    In reply to @vicpasquantonio
  • debwhite Nov 7 @ 7:17 PM EST
    #sschat
  • philpuzz Nov 7 @ 7:17 PM EST
    Social studies content seems to infused with the literature Ss read #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:17 PM EST
    Question 2 coming up... #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:17 PM EST
    Do you think that's perception or reality? #sschat
    In reply to @caranowou
  • _KyleAnderson Nov 7 @ 7:17 PM EST
    @historycomics love to teach historiography to draw parallels with bards singing tales to teach morals. That's elementary history #sschat
    • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:11 PM EST
      A1 I am often asked by my students why their elementary teachers "lied" to them - Columbus, etc #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:18 PM EST
    Primary sources are so great for all those things. How can we get more into elem. classrooms? #sschat
    In reply to @FHS_Anton, @kwillmann
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:18 PM EST
    This also shows that there needs to be an emphasis on PD in soc. studies content #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @CHitch94, @historycomics
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A1: there's a lot of doubling of content...I've found Ss learning content for my class from previous teachers. Finding a balance. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:19 PM EST
    Q2: How can schools empower elementary teachers to include social studies? #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:19 PM EST
    one gr.5 T shows episodes 1 and 2 of HBO's John Adams, including the tar/feather scene!!! Holy inappropriateness, Batman #sschat
    In reply to @philpuzz
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:19 PM EST
    I think sometimes it's reality, but I know a lot of great & innovative elem Ts who incorporate SS at high level #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:19 PM EST
    A1 Is there such I thing, Sorry. Driven out by testing. #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:19 PM EST
    Places like Gilder and Mt. Vernon who try to include elem. t's in their progs. is huge. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @CHitch94, @historycomics
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:19 PM EST
    So it helps to have building or at least grade-level emphasis on SS which makes sense. #sschat
    In reply to @MrsRicklis, @HistoryEdMNHS
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A2 Requiring some ELA units to be interdisciplinary & revolve around a SS theme #sschat
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A2 Value the skills it provides. Provide Ts resources & time to devote to social studies #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:20 PM EST
    I think we need to remember that it doesn't have to be a difficult text, it can be a visual as well. #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS, @kwillmann
  • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A2: I think social studies is a great opportunity for crossover with other subjects and soft skills. Reading, comprehension, empathy #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:20 PM EST
    Do you think that's a positive or negative thing? #sschat
    In reply to @philpuzz
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A2 by allowing for more teacher leadership position - especially from humanities folks #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A2 fewer SocSt standards, not more -- target specific skills that intersect w/ ELA like cause-effect, inferential rdg, judge sources #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:21 PM EST
    Yes. Vertical alignment is often lacking through districts, in my experience. #sschat
    In reply to @acottos
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A2. By being accepting of all kinds of reading and writing opportunities in SS #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:22 PM EST
    how do you think teachers could work to differentiate content between grade levels? #sschat
    In reply to @acottos
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:22 PM EST
    A2 It needs to be the expectation. Part of the written curriculum. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:22 PM EST
    the @NEH_Education workshops also welcome/permit elem teachers #sschat
    In reply to @FHS_Anton, @CHitch94, @historycomics, @NEH_Education
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:22 PM EST
    Teaching Tolerance offers resources for the current election #sschat
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:22 PM EST
    A2: develop opportunities for Ts to connect reading and ELA to social studies. Give Ts a chance to find and build off interests. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:22 PM EST
    wish I could like/heart this more than once #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @acottos
  • NunesMarissa1 Nov 7 @ 7:22 PM EST
    A2: ss is about the past & present, problem solving, social change, civic participation - the earlier kids start learning the better #sschat
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:23 PM EST
    how about allowing teachers to learn what each other classes teach and do! Work together, not against! #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:23 PM EST
    A2: By making kids aware of real life issues that are going on today. We make history out to be a fairytale story in elem. #sschat
  • philpuzz Nov 7 @ 7:24 PM EST
    I think it is tcrs doing the best they can w/the time they have, so it is a positive; they seem to be doing wht thay can 2 get it in #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:24 PM EST
    Do you think teachers would be able to get PD time devoted to social studies? #sschat
    In reply to @acottos
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:24 PM EST
    A2) Would hope that current events would show need for robust SS instruction at all levels. Can't be afterthought or ELA subfield. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:24 PM EST
    where do you see the greatest opportunity for crossover? Ideas? #sschat
    In reply to @samisamh24
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:24 PM EST
    As an ELA teacher, I always connect setting/content in novels to SS - tying in the two are a natural fit. History is the best novel. #sschat
    • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
      A1 SS can be sneaked in through ELA but it has to be the teacher's interest & they need the flexibility to pick their own texts #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:24 PM EST
    To add to this, often the state standards miss the boat as well. Even then, if it's not tested, well--We know what happens #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:25 PM EST
    If you have examples you've seen in your own districts, or in your kids' classes, please share! #sschat
  • NunesMarissa1 Nov 7 @ 7:25 PM EST
    A2: young kids are more active/interactive & unbiased so it's easier to get them thinking about those things #sschat #psusse
    In reply to @NunesMarissa1
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:25 PM EST
    the local newspaper should appear in all classrooms #sschat
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:25 PM EST
    #sschat Absolutely @historycomics ! There are so many historical fiction novels that paint a fantastic picture of early America or events.
    • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:13 PM EST
      Sorry - #sschat
      • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:12 PM EST
        not in the purchased textbook program, testing , focus on reading/math/Sci - why not teach reading through soc studies!?!
        In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:25 PM EST
    Good question. Sadly, I think if it's not tested, districts aren't going to spend PD $$$ on it. :( #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS, @acottos
  • vicpasquantonio Nov 7 @ 7:25 PM EST
    I like this @caranowou #sschat values in this subject are extraordinary...empathy, multiple perspectives, critical/creative thinking
    In reply to @caranowou
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:25 PM EST
    Geography,map literacy is something harder to integrate in ELA, but something lacking (could be integrated into Math in some grades) #sschat
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:25 PM EST
    I believe they should have it. Give PD time to work by subject across grades level and then cross-curricular. #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • EduGladiators Nov 7 @ 7:26 PM EST
    EduGladiators Podcast TONIGHT! Join the convo LIVE https://t.co/tlCxQPhG17 on Change Agents! #kyadmin #LeadWithGiants #plearnchat #sschat
  • theASIDEblog Nov 7 @ 7:26 PM EST
    Social studies and English should not be separated as subjects; they should be united as the HUMANITIES. #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:26 PM EST
    That's what I always try to tell my mom who bemoans my primarily reading non-fiction. ;) #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:26 PM EST
    Who has a state social studies test they like? One that asks student to read, problem solve and write. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:26 PM EST
    I wish I had a sad face icon for this. #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @acottos
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:26 PM EST
    PD could just be time to share resources and methods across grade level...doesn't take much! #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @HistoryEdMNHS
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:27 PM EST
    ELA is the perfect way to get kids hooked on history - novels can be the hook, then follow up with the details and facts afterwards. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:27 PM EST
    Question 3 coming up in just a minute... #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:27 PM EST
    Last year, my daughter's T had them make up their own country. Had to have laws, anthem, flag, trade goods, etc. #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:27 PM EST
    Yes! Ts also need to be provided with resources & activities that employ these values. #sschat
    In reply to @vicpasquantonio
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:28 PM EST
    Indeed. I should have added time to the $$$. Both seem to be very scarce, sadly. #sschat
    In reply to @acottos, @HistoryEdMNHS
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:28 PM EST
    We don't have a ss test until HS eoc's. #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:28 PM EST
    where in ELA do you see the greatest ss teaching opportunities? #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:28 PM EST
    forgot the #sschat
    • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:27 PM EST
      room for cross. w/reading & reading comp.; w/creativity there can be math/sci cross;can facilitate diversity appreciation.
      In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:28 PM EST
    I love that! Civics, geography, economics. #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:29 PM EST
    Q3: What are the problems that arise from not teaching elementary social studies? #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:30 PM EST
    And graphic novels as well. Trying to beat @historycomics to the punch. ;) #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch, @historycomics
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:30 PM EST
    A3: So many skills get kicked to the curb along w/ the values associated w/ citizenship and interest in Am. democracy. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:30 PM EST
    great ideas! Opportunities in these areas are abundant. #sschat
    In reply to @MrsRicklis
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:30 PM EST
    A3 Ss aren't prepared for the skills & knowledge needed at MS level, which means those Ts have to teach foundational. Vicious cycle! #sschat
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:30 PM EST
    A3: They know nothing about the country that they live in or about the world they live in! #sschat
  • philpuzz Nov 7 @ 7:31 PM EST
    A3 the frustration is that so many Ss come in with various knowledge bases. It is hard to know exactly where to start reviewing. #sschat
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:31 PM EST
    A3: lack of appreciation for our governmental system...i.e. the past few months of election related coverage... #sschat
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:31 PM EST
    A3 You mean beyond having il-prepared citizens? #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:31 PM EST
    A3 Kids who are geographically illiterate & don't understand how to be responsible citizens or voters #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 7 @ 7:31 PM EST
    A3 Without elem soc studies, basic civics & critical thinking about place in world are lacking. #sschat
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:31 PM EST
    I know people that are 20 and still don't know the 7 continents. #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:32 PM EST
    A3 Huge deficit in skills. Especially map skills. #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:32 PM EST
    A3) Very frustrating when Ss arrive in secondary classroom w/o some key understandings. Vertical alignment issue again. #sschat
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:32 PM EST
    Congrats to @KansasCouncilSS Teacher of the Year winners! Terry Healy elem, Kyle Johnson MS, Jason Dolezal HS. #kscon2016 #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:32 PM EST
    And the ways in which they are ill-prepared, yes. #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • NunesMarissa1 Nov 7 @ 7:32 PM EST
    A3: students get to MS/HS w/ no prior knowledge, sets back all other ss teachers who have to go back to build a foundation #sschat @psusse
    In reply to @psusse
  • vicpasquantonio Nov 7 @ 7:33 PM EST
    A3 There might be a real negative effect on civic participation down the road, even feeling apart from the democratic process #sschat
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:33 PM EST
    A3.2: Ss don't build skills of research and writing. Yes, you can give prompts, but research based writing is a critical skill. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:33 PM EST
    what type of ss skills do you think are the most important post elem? #sschat
    In reply to @FHS_Anton
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:33 PM EST
    The real issue is not being engaged with social studies. Being interested is the key feature. Knowing that they have a voice. #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 7 @ 7:34 PM EST
    A3 Not only foundational knowledge, but foundational skills (just as important) lacking when elem soc studies absent. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:34 PM EST
    which ss skills do you think are necessary for MS? #sschat
    In reply to @caranowou
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:34 PM EST
    I see this daily in middle school. Students have no idea what a state is, versus a country.... ugh! Very frustrating! #sschat
    • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:32 PM EST
      A3 Huge deficit in skills. Especially map skills. #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:34 PM EST
    I think the ability to ask questions, research, and support their answers are most important in prep for real world. #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:34 PM EST
    A2 It has to be tied to literacy & ELA. it really is a natural fit! #sschat
  • madisonteacher Nov 7 @ 7:35 PM EST
    The latest Social Studies & Education! https://t.co/Yf6iTvCP2W Thanks to @SMHSUPDATES @chrislewis_10 @joanneduncanjo #tlap #sschat
    In reply to @SMHSUPDATES, @chrislewis_10, @joanneduncanjo
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:35 PM EST
    A3 I wish the focus were skills not facts. Ss think they know the whole story but they just know a myth & see SocSt as memorization #sschat
  • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:35 PM EST
    A3: Having to play catch up and missing valuable instruction time on filling in holes, or rather very large gaps. #sschat
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:35 PM EST
    Make SS a testing subject and you'll see things change pretty quickly. #sadbuttrue #sschat Testing drives the minutes in a day.... :(
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:35 PM EST
    how can teachers better incorporate current events in elem ss to fix this? #sschat
    In reply to @TaylorJeanGarza
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:35 PM EST
    Lessons on Local Government provides some easy to use lessons https://t.co/q7yGG7pB8R #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:35 PM EST
    Wish I could "love" this comment or put some glitter around it or something. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:36 PM EST
    And Africa is a country? Noooooo. #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:36 PM EST
    Agree. Very important to remember that learning how to think critically and dive into multiple perspectives. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:36 PM EST
    how can teachers avoid myth and focus more on teaching ss skills? #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:36 PM EST
    But love the Adams opening scene-ambiguity of Boston Massacre. Great way to hook kids on solving mystery #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @philpuzz
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 7 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Agree, Glenn. Soc studies, literacy, ELA, critical thinking, writing...each reinforces other! #sschat
    In reply to @glennw98
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:37 PM EST
    It's a vicious cycle. Really wish we could back off testing but, sadly, agree that what is tested gets focus/time. #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Do you have a social studies test? How does that work in your state? #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Yes absolutely, but I think this teacher just presses play and takes a break for 60 minutes.... #sschat
    In reply to @glennw98, @philpuzz
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Sigh. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @philpuzz
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:37 PM EST
    lol @CHitch94 , he's pretty fast on that keyboard when it comes to praising those comics! @historycomics - but well deserved! :) #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Geography skills, reading & interpreting primary resources #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS, @flipping_A_tchr
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:37 PM EST
    depends on SS discipline. I.E. If geo, then there are map skills, understanding of geo themes, cause/effect, etc. #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:38 PM EST
    Question 4 coming up in just a minute... #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:38 PM EST
    Oh. My. Goodness. YES! That makes me crazy. That and "Islams" rather than Muslims. Nope, nope, and nope. #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:38 PM EST
    for elem ts they can compare the differences between political parties, events overseas, allies w/ US. #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • ileencunningham Nov 7 @ 7:38 PM EST
    If you need primary source materials, have you consulted your library media specialist? #sschat
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:38 PM EST
    KS has state assessment that is somewhat like DBQ - provided primary sources, writing prompt, answer must be tied to current issue #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:38 PM EST
    how can teachers focus their class more on foundational skills? #sschat
    In reply to @johnsonmaryj
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:38 PM EST
    He is the man!!!! So fired up I was able to meet him (& his awesome wife) in person last month. #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch, @historycomics
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:38 PM EST
    Well, first avoid the myths! :) That means PD to replace "all colonists wanted independence" etc. w/ nuanced info #sschat 1/2
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:39 PM EST
    Maybe we could just measure how much time is spent on SS in elem and if students find it interesting #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:39 PM EST
    where do you see the largest gaps? #sschat
    In reply to @samisamh24
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:39 PM EST
    it's hard because we also need to consider the depth of the issues that younger kids might not fully understand yet. #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:39 PM EST
    @HistoryEdMNHSThere are so many novels for grades 5-8 to lay foundation: Fever 1793, Chains, My Brother Sam Is Dead, The Hidden Girl #sschat
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:39 PM EST
    yes! Too often I see SS only incorporated for isolated incidents of knowledge & not skill building that's necessary #sschat
    In reply to @SocialStudiesMN
  • EchoesReflect Nov 7 @ 7:40 PM EST
    Herschel Grynszpan shot a Nazi official #onthisday 1938, a turning point in the Holocaust @yadvashemschool #SSChat https://t.co/YfszpJTKbF
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:40 PM EST
    The John McCain autobiographical magazine article about his captivity in Vietnam in read by 8th grade in my ELA class each year. #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:40 PM EST
    I think that elem. is the perfect time to get s's interested! They are so curious then. Inquiry can create interest. #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:41 PM EST
    Yes! And a great way to put the readings into real life. I watched this in my US HIST class. #sschat
    In reply to @glennw98, @flipping_A_tchr, @philpuzz
  • ileencunningham Nov 7 @ 7:41 PM EST
    Try the graphic novels March I and March II by John Lewis to teach about the 60's civil rights movement. MS S's eat them up. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:41 PM EST
    Q4: How might elementary teachers integrate social studies? Literacy? Inquiry? #sschat
  • MrSledgeTVMS Nov 7 @ 7:41 PM EST
    A1) One preconception is that SS is placed to the side and ignored, except for teachers that like to tie reading to SS for setting #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:41 PM EST
    And that should lead Ts to be doing these kinds of activities w/ Ss which builds skill & content knowledge. #sschat
    In reply to @glennw98
  • KCHEKansas Nov 7 @ 7:41 PM EST
    #sschat History/Social Studies skills are the foundation for most other disciplines.
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:41 PM EST
    I have a whole YA historical fiction novel section - HS need multiple reading levels as well. Great hooks for history #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:42 PM EST
    Yes! Love the John Lewis books. #sschat
    In reply to @ileencunningham
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:42 PM EST
    Here's another ELA activity we do that is history related. The kids love it in 8th grade! https://t.co/p9NYb9eRBk #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:42 PM EST
    @HistoryEdMNHSThere I finished Chains recently and am reading Forge now. So good. #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:42 PM EST
    A4 picture books, graphic novels, primary sources (i.e. photos, music) & c/c sources #sschat
  • MrsRicklis Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A4 Hist Fict novels, map skills through exploring places in the setting, research ppl from the real time pd of a fict story #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    Do you know about America's Library from @librarycongress (written at 4th grade level)? https://t.co/zbGYa8hxml #sschat
    In reply to @librarycongress
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    YES!!!! Again, a comment I'd like to love and surround with glitter. And I don't even like glitter. #sschat
    In reply to @caranowou, @SocialStudiesMN
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A4 Graphic novels are always a good idea but especially with elem. #sschat
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A4 Problem solving with local issues. Where to put a park. How much to tax for schools. How to ensure safe water. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    which foundational skills do you think are most important? #sschat
    In reply to @KCHEKansas
  • MrSledgeTVMS Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A2) Creating opportunities for it to be included, by making SS a necessity versus a hindrance it can be supported better. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A4: How about asking this the other way around? How can elem Ts integrate other subjects into social studies? ;) #sschat #troublemaker
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
    I love incorporating SS into ELA because it keeps the Students on their toes as to what life was like "then" for the characters. #sschat
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:44 PM EST
    Engaging with local leaders on current issues. Role played simulations work. #sschat
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:44 PM EST
    Yes. It has to be about a problem or issue specific to them - powerful connections to civic engagement #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:44 PM EST
    #sschat we are teaching them this spring - can't wait! @repjohnlewis is a true superhero
    In reply to @glennw98, @ileencunningham, @repjohnlewis
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:44 PM EST
    Local issues are perfect! Get kids invested. #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • bodenwal123 Nov 7 @ 7:44 PM EST
    social studies guides our understanding of the world and prepares students to become educated citizens #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • MrSledgeTVMS Nov 7 @ 7:45 PM EST
    A3) As a middle school teacher it creates a chasm that takes a longer time for students to learn and creates a more stressful year #sschat
  • FHS_Anton Nov 7 @ 7:45 PM EST
    A4: I think playing on elementary s's natural curiosity as a hook. Photos, stories etc. to start, then allow s's opps to fill gaps. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:45 PM EST
    @historycomics didn't bother reading the last 4 words of this tweet #sschat :)
    In reply to @glennw98, @historycomics
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:45 PM EST
    And Ss at diff levels can get diff things out of these sources. Have heard great things w/ Ts using pic books w/ sec Ss. #sschat
    In reply to @caranowou
  • FinkTeach Nov 7 @ 7:45 PM EST
    Seems like site like @Newsela w/adjustable reading levels is a good place 3 start for current events #Sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS, @TaylorJeanGarza, @Newsela
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:45 PM EST
    A4 Read the diaries of their historical peers. Lots of images. #sschat
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:45 PM EST
    Check out Larry the Lion is Loose https://t.co/2AFeB8Elff #sschat
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:46 PM EST
    A4: pick stories that relate directly to SS content. Showing how subjects connect allow Ss to see that all subjects are important. #sschat
  • ileencunningham Nov 7 @ 7:46 PM EST
    @glennw98 Actually I should have said graphic nonfiction bc they tell John Lewis' experience at the Selma March #sschat
    In reply to @glennw98
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:46 PM EST
    And now @Newsela has leveled primary sources! #sschat
    In reply to @FinkTeach, @HistoryEdMNHS, @TaylorJeanGarza, @Newsela
  • MrSledgeTVMS Nov 7 @ 7:46 PM EST
    A4) by creating inquiry with the books that are being read in class, the students will need/want to find out more background info #sschat
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:46 PM EST
    Needs to be more than just memorizing dates and events. The Ss have to be able to put themselves there, in the issues, have empathy #sschat
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:46 PM EST
    Center for Geo Ed in Oregon has free map building skill lessons & math/geography activities here for elem Ts https://t.co/AqKvXeNtKA #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:46 PM EST
    see, that might work in elementary grades, but middle schoolers will chuckle at a title character being "loose"... #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • KCHEKansas Nov 7 @ 7:47 PM EST
    #sschat find a local issue and have the students dive in. With your guidance they can make a world of difference.
  • StudentsHistory Nov 7 @ 7:47 PM EST
    A4 Sorry for the late arrival - are there really elementary schools that don't teach social studies?? #sschat
  • historycomics Nov 7 @ 7:47 PM EST
    #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @caranowou
  • caranowou Nov 7 @ 7:47 PM EST
    I have to run. Time to take daughter to ballet. Thanks #sschat!
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 7 @ 7:47 PM EST
    Kindergarten Historians: Primary Sources in an Early Elementary Classroom: https://t.co/xUbJsmJQ3y @TeachingLC #sschat
    In reply to @TeachingLC
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:47 PM EST
    where do you see the biggest knowledge gaps in your school? Are some things more problematic than others for you? #sschat
    In reply to @MrSledgeTVMS
  • edtechtom Nov 7 @ 7:48 PM EST
    At least Shirley Chisholm's efforts bore fruit. #ElectionFinalThoughts Digital #breakoutedu. #sschat #USHistory https://t.co/nocLFTYxPc
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:48 PM EST
    Sadly, yes. Many focus on ELA & math and push SS to margins of schedule. #sschat
    In reply to @StudentsHistory
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:48 PM EST
    A4.2: schools need to show that SS is more than a time-filler subject and actually is relevant! #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:48 PM EST
    Newsela is great. Here are some other ideas for current events sites for kids. https://t.co/1Mq8vdO2Cb #sschat
    In reply to @FinkTeach
  • FinkTeach Nov 7 @ 7:48 PM EST
    There is no shortage of primary sources! Problem is there's too many good ones to pick from! Good problem to have. #sschat
    In reply to @ileencunningham
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:48 PM EST
    empathy with past generations is REALLY hard, even for prof. historians to do accurately while avoiding presentism #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    I love to see so much enthusiasm for young people's abilities and possibilities. Question 5 coming up... #sschat
  • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    A4:I think SS can be the foundation for critical thinking,how to pose questions, challenge students to be empathetic to other views #sschat
  • ileencunningham Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    I'm on a civil rights thread. Turn students on to "Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom" by the youngest marcher on the Selma March. #sschat
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    50 Ways to Teach with Current Events: https://t.co/ZUve8n5499 #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    This book might be helpful for connecting younger Ss w/ the past: https://t.co/vxqdaa2Q3t #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    which ss topics do you think might interest elem students the most? #sschat
    In reply to @acottos
  • FinkTeach Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    5th graders love Blood on the River - Jamestown #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • NunesMarissa1 Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    A4: ss can easily be integrated into almost every other discipline, connect to other content areas rather than leave it out #sschat #psusse
  • ileencunningham Nov 7 @ 7:49 PM EST
    Agreed! #sschat
    In reply to @FinkTeach
  • giveawaymayo Nov 7 @ 7:50 PM EST
    A4: ss can easily be integrated into almost every other discipline, connect to other content areas rather than leave it out #sschat #psusse
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:50 PM EST
    great idea! Have you seen this action or seen opportunities? #sschat
    In reply to @KCHEKansas
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:50 PM EST
    empathy may be less important than "what choices were available to persons in the past & what were likely consequences?" #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:50 PM EST
    Q5: How can we all be advocates for elementary social studies? #sschat
  • TaylorJeanGarza Nov 7 @ 7:51 PM EST
    A4: Cooperative learning is an awesome way if you can get other teachers on board with you. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:51 PM EST
    what type of activities do you think might best facilitate this? #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:51 PM EST
    yes, but understanding there are different views to a particular position/argument is a good thing to remind them. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • MrsMurat Nov 7 @ 7:51 PM EST
    Anyone have a class tweeting about election results tomorrow? Would love to connect my Ss with you! #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Nov 7 @ 7:51 PM EST
    A5 MS & HS teachers doing PD with elem tchrs...not as 'experts' or 'overseers' but partners. (See @CHitch94 on vertical alignment) #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • MrSledgeTVMS Nov 7 @ 7:51 PM EST
    A5) Discussing with and showing the teachers why it is important to lay foundational work. Working with them makes a difference #sschat
  • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:52 PM EST
    A5: advocate the importance of SS in elem. school and share integration ideas #sschat
  • MrBarry628 Nov 7 @ 7:52 PM EST
    Sincerely appreciative and lucky to have these kids as my Ss this year, esp bc they love the #Election2016 unit :) #davis8 #sstlap #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:52 PM EST
    True. And time is huge constraint. Are there places w/ curated primary sources for younger Ss? #sschat
    In reply to @FinkTeach, @ileencunningham
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 7 @ 7:52 PM EST
    Elem tchrs, for your classes tomorrow! https://t.co/akd0AMS5fG #sschat
  • MrBarry628 Nov 7 @ 7:52 PM EST
    Ss delivering their stump speeches about the #Election2016 #davis8 #sstlap #sschat
  • KCHEKansas Nov 7 @ 7:53 PM EST
    A5 #sschat Elementary teachers must be equal partners not talked down to but respected for their talents.
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:53 PM EST
    where do you see the greatest opportunity for this? #sschat
    In reply to @NunesMarissa1
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:53 PM EST
    local history...American history...history that they can directly relate to, take an active role in! #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • ileencunningham Nov 7 @ 7:53 PM EST
    Talk to your librarian (hopefully you have one). I'm a ms librarian and live for those questions. #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @FinkTeach
  • FinkTeach Nov 7 @ 7:54 PM EST
    great ideas. I was thinking of doing a discussion on Google Classroom. 5th graders too young to tweet! #sschat
    In reply to @MrsMurat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:54 PM EST
    Such a great point. Librarians rule!!! #sschat
    In reply to @ileencunningham, @FinkTeach
  • glennw98 Nov 7 @ 7:54 PM EST
    A5 Elem admin must see benefits / examples of SS & ELA integration. So much easier when realize SS won't replace but will add to ELA #sschat
  • MrsMurat Nov 7 @ 7:54 PM EST
    we are having an election results get together in my room at school. So excited! #sschat
    In reply to @KCHEKansas
  • NunesMarissa1 Nov 7 @ 7:54 PM EST
    A5: teachers need the opportunity to be involved in what & how ss is taught - get involved in local convos about ss ed #sschat #psusse
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:54 PM EST
    what do you think is most important in elem ss education that we need to advocate for? #sschat
    In reply to @samisamh24
  • vicpasquantonio Nov 7 @ 7:55 PM EST
    A5 One way to be better advocates of elementary social studies is this question. In all my years of teaching, I was never asked it #sschat
  • ileencunningham Nov 7 @ 7:55 PM EST
    I'm signing off now. This was my first Chat and I picked a good one. Sorry I forgot to introduce myself. #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Nov 7 @ 7:55 PM EST
    A5 Every chance you get, teach. Make who, what, when, where part of the conversation. Math and ELA make more sense in context. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:55 PM EST
    what type of foundational work do you think is most important to emphasize in elem ss? #sschat
    In reply to @MrSledgeTVMS
  • jcaseydesign Nov 7 @ 7:55 PM EST
    A3: "If truth be not diffused, error will be." Daniel Webster #unlearning #sschat
  • FinkTeach Nov 7 @ 7:55 PM EST
    Our state archives (TN) is working on curating for lower school aged. At least most sites are by eras. #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @ileencunningham
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:56 PM EST
    That sounds awesome! What a great source that will be. Wonder if other states are doing/have done this? #sschat
    In reply to @FinkTeach, @ileencunningham
  • samisamh24 Nov 7 @ 7:56 PM EST
    instructional time - we cant let social studies be overlooked when with creativity it can be integrated w/ other subs #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • KCHEKansas Nov 7 @ 7:56 PM EST
    This Nathan McAlister @NHTOYMc for the KCHE, tonight. #sschat
    In reply to @NHTOYMc
  • johnsonmaryj Nov 7 @ 7:56 PM EST
    Children's Lives at the Turn of the Twentieth Century @TeachingLC great eBook for elementary! https://t.co/AscCl0dUSa #sschat
    In reply to @TeachingLC
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:56 PM EST
    This has been a great conversation! Get out there & be a part of our elementary social studies world! #sschat
  • acottos Nov 7 @ 7:57 PM EST
    A5: by building interest within our students! Show relevancy of the topic and show Ss how to discover new interests from SS! #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:57 PM EST
    where do you see opportunity to empower more ss teachers this way? #sschat
    In reply to @KCHEKansas
  • FinkTeach Nov 7 @ 7:58 PM EST
    Partnered up w/them to create a lesson. Took my Ss to visit state archives last year. Awesome resource! #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94, @ileencunningham
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:58 PM EST
    Oh, my goodness! I didn't realize it was already almost 8. What a great chat! Will have archives up soon at https://t.co/wB4qxds91n #sschat
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:58 PM EST
    Enjoy election day. We get to choose what kind of county and community we live in. - #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:58 PM EST
    thanks for joining us! #sschat
    In reply to @ileencunningham
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Thanks to everyone for chatting in. Good luck in class on Election Day tomorrow! #sschat #sschat
  • kwillmann Nov 7 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Democracy is not always pretty, but it is a thing of beauty. Thanks to all who vote and to our Founders and We the People #sschat
  • susankotch Nov 7 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Laurie @halseanderson is the bomb when it comes to writing historical fiction for kids! @CHitch94 #sschat
    In reply to @halseanderson, @CHitch94
  • HistoryEdMNHS Nov 7 @ 7:59 PM EST
    what do you think will be most interesting or relevant to students? #sschat
    In reply to @acottos
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Nov 7 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Think she will be at #NCSS16. Hope to see her there. #sschat
    In reply to @susankotch, @halseanderson