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Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #sstlap tonight. Thanks for joining our Current Events conversation https://t.co/nVDsOqI5Pi Introductions then questions.

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi #sstlap Glad I figured out the correct night for the chat. Love using @listenwiselearn for Current Events instruction

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself- name local grade/subject and prep for how do you use current events in your classroom? #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Gonna try to do #sstlap tonight, on call for the ambulance, will see if I get paged out or not. #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Gonna try to do #sstlap tonight, on call for the ambulance, will see if I get paged out or not. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT

may not be here to welcome everyone in, but don't think I don't appreciate you showing up- it's about time to put kids to bed #sstlap brb

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Scott Petri, LA, CA High School World Hist T. This year I teach USH for 1st time in 8 yrs. Did No still lose CW? #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Ryan Mussack from Sauk Prairie. Looking for students to bring in current events. Teach Am. Gov. With current events. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Ben Brazeau social studies/Tech Integrator Host of #sstlap. Green Bay Wi K-12 this year excited to hear your ideas tonight

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Amy Presley checking into #sstlap from OK's Tulsa area. I teach 10-12 World, APWH, & East Asia History. Helps when I get the right day ;P

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Current Events - made students do as homework, missed opportunities to delve into because I didn't feel like I was in the know #sstlap

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Derik from Wisconsin #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Current Events-eventually jumped on the teachable moments-saw when students had interest or passion and ran with it- well more often #sstlap

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Kris from Swfl. I teach Ela and Spec Ed, so current events are thoroughly discussed w use of CNN student news and newspapers #sstlap

ASCAMcGrath Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Joe McGrath, Albany, NY, SS 5-8 looking for ideas to incorporate current events into class #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@Braz74 I think CE instr lends itself to whole-class discussions, which many Ts feel poorly-equipped to lead. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Welcome @scottmpetri @STLinOK @MrMoose_History @dragonmark_101 @MrsMsClassroom @ASCAMcGrath & anyone i missed- thanks for being here #sstlap

danklumper Jul 21 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@Braz74 @Chucktaft @madisonteacher @EPatchak @cheffernan75 @ChasTreml@PaulSolarz hope to make it! Might have to tweet from the bike #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@danklumper @Chucktaft @madisonteacher @EPatchak @cheffernan75 is that considered tweeting and driving? or just plain awesomeness #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1 #sstlap Whose Lives Matter? This is a conversation long overdue in America- emphasis on conversation. https://t.co/DFL1uqVNQv

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I vote "awesome" (says the gal who manages to fall UP the stairs) #sstlap https://t.co/p6bKJItjLU

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@danklumper @Chucktaft @madisonteacher @EPatchak @cheffernan75 is that considered tweeting and driving? or just plain awesomeness #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#sstlap https://t.co/8uBlkgjbs1

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Ts can use https://t.co/dezQRR5Qbh to teach how *racist* FBI spent 65 days tracking down MLK's killer. Great book.

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 looking for ideas-taught in mostly white schools new district is first with diversity and love to hear ideas about how do it well #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 One thing might be asking if MLK I have a Dream has been Achieved? #sstlap

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I think the most important thing we can do for our students is to teach them how to have a conversation. #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1(a): Start with the famous "Nacerema" article. Then talk perceived reasons for the #, are they exclusionary of each other, #sstlap

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: the privilege activity, discussion of current events vs historical and how history repeats ..ask them to examine the WHY #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Spell check - "Nacirema" #sstlap https://t.co/H1ge0pFae8

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1(a): Start with the famous "Nacerema" article. Then talk perceived reasons for the #, are they exclusionary of each other, #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

agreed with the idea being a civil conversation-let ss have differing opinions but be tolerant of each other #sstlap https://t.co/lBgQtk8jTT

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I think the most important thing we can do for our students is to teach them how to have a conversation. #sstlap

massignmenthelp Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#EduAfterHours #sstlap #isedchat #TBookC #SciStuChat #atplc Pros and cons of higher educationhttp://ow.ly/Z3Ro302h9hd

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Current events are hard in beginning - you have to have the trust built before the hard discussions #sstlap https://t.co/U4Oc5kr0t9

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT
agreed with the idea being a civil conversation-let ss have differing opinions but be tolerant of each other #sstlap https://t.co/lBgQtk8jTT
- dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  I think the most important thing we can do for our students is to teach them how to have a conversation. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

could you elaborate on the privilege activity? #sstlap https://t.co/GETqdRgOCH

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: the privilege activity, discussion of current events vs historical and how history repeats ..ask them to examine the WHY #sstlap

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Argue against the idea, not the person. We need to respect the person even if we don't agree with the ideas #sstlap https://t.co/ch6Eraasci

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT
agreed with the idea being a civil conversation-let ss have differing opinions but be tolerant of each other #sstlap https://t.co/lBgQtk8jTT
- dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  I think the most important thing we can do for our students is to teach them how to have a conversation. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

The version I have used is about the environment- haven't seen a race one yet-- #sstlap https://t.co/ZHmIUcHOSn

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1(a): Start with the famous "Nacerema" article. Then talk perceived reasons for the #, are they exclusionary of each other, #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1 Partner w Bio Ts to evaluate https://t.co/Z1RDJeqcev American resrch that Hitler used for the Final Solution. #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1 Partner w Bio Ts to evaluate https://t.co/YAG8qefwzU American resrch that Hitler used for the Final Solution. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

we couldn't show the Presidential primaries or debates if we wanted to demo that idea #sstlap https://t.co/aQgKaNtlmJ

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Argue against the idea, not the person. We need to respect the person even if we don't agree with the ideas #sstlap https://t.co/ch6Eraasci
- Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  agreed with the idea being a civil conversation-let ss have differing opinions but be tolerant of each other #sstlap https://t.co/lBgQtk8jTT
  
  dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  I think the most important thing we can do for our students is to teach them how to have a conversation. #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

We're thinking the same one, but my goal is to get them to consider POV & be open to something unfamiliar #sstlap https://t.co/yCRTJGBRc9

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:16 PM EDT
The version I have used is about the environment- haven't seen a race one yet-- #sstlap https://t.co/ZHmIUcHOSn
- STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  A1(a): Start with the famous "Nacerema" article. Then talk perceived reasons for the #, are they exclusionary of each other, #sstlap

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Or show it as why we need to be civil, what not to do #sstlap https://t.co/KSLUk7gqE7

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT
we couldn't show the Presidential primaries or debates if we wanted to demo that idea #sstlap https://t.co/aQgKaNtlmJ
- dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT
  
  Argue against the idea, not the person. We need to respect the person even if we don't agree with the ideas #sstlap https://t.co/ch6Eraasci
  
  Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  agreed with the idea being a civil conversation-let ss have differing opinions but be tolerant of each other #sstlap https://t.co/lBgQtk8jTT
  
  dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  I think the most important thing we can do for our students is to teach them how to have a conversation. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:18 PM EDT

definitely and DO NOT have race or other heavy topics as first attempt- ease into with less controversial #sstlap https://t.co/4jxKxheRDy

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Current events are hard in beginning - you have to have the trust built before the hard discussions #sstlap https://t.co/U4Oc5kr0t9
- Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  agreed with the idea being a civil conversation-let ss have differing opinions but be tolerant of each other #sstlap https://t.co/lBgQtk8jTT
  
  dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  I think the most important thing we can do for our students is to teach them how to have a conversation. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

correct- just saw list of names Trump called his Rep party opponents- shocking they would show up at RNC #sstlap https://t.co/LC8sRUE0gt

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Or show it as why we need to be civil, what not to do #sstlap https://t.co/KSLUk7gqE7
- Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:17 PM EDT
  
  we couldn't show the Presidential primaries or debates if we wanted to demo that idea #sstlap https://t.co/aQgKaNtlmJ
  
  dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:15 PM EDT
  
  Argue against the idea, not the person. We need to respect the person even if we don't agree with the ideas #sstlap https://t.co/ch6Eraasci
  
  Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  agreed with the idea being a civil conversation-let ss have differing opinions but be tolerant of each other #sstlap https://t.co/lBgQtk8jTT
  
  dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  I think the most important thing we can do for our students is to teach them how to have a conversation. #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@STLinOK Class discussions are hard. Try these conversation starters. https://t.co/QYidZhKS6v #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q2 in a second- didn't schedule- wanted to see where convo leads tonight #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I know I go on and on about QOD, but it's a way to build norms with silly topic before the heavy stuff comes up #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1: need focus on civil discourse on all topics. Need to find a way to see all sides and views of the topic. Good for all topics #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q2 Immigration and border security #sstlap https://t.co/QfbvKrn44W

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

agreed but need to model this - we don't have future & current leaders demonstrate this how can kids develop #sstlap https://t.co/3HiuY2xjh7

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A1: need focus on civil discourse on all topics. Need to find a way to see all sides and views of the topic. Good for all topics #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:23 PM EDT

it is all of our responsibility to help our kids learn how to express their ideas hear others & process info #sstlap https://t.co/SShRvUG0tz

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@Braz74 I'm not "ss t" but I believe it is my civic duty to help Ss put it all into perspective and use ela standards to address ss as well

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Discussion of the first people living in the US & why ancestors originally came here... #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2 Immigrants have been greeted w/hostility b/c they will do ur job 4 less $. Idea of shutting door is not new. #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Soc Studies Presenters apply for @CAsocialstudies 56th annual conf. before July 29, 2016 https://t.co/IWvjcNbt2R #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Soc Studies Presenters apply for @CAsocialstudies 56th annual conf. before July 29, 2016 https://t.co/s3IJW4Peux #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q2 I struggle w/ the Fear mongering against certain groups- we have had white christians commit horrific acts-don't deport all them #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2: Really ready to pull the Columbus reenactment @amcrowe5 and I talked a while back to set stage #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:27 PM EDT

WE have seen the blame game- The red scare- Hitler- Japanese Internment- etc. we cast a net over entire groups divide humanity #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@MrsMsClassroom and why so many continue to come here today- America built on Immigration #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2 They are not like US by Benjamin Franklin. Great lesson on immigration. https://t.co/OmSxsYsuJl #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2 They are not like US by Benjamin Franklin. Great lesson on immigration. https://t.co/D0ucBoLC9Y #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

tell us more! #sstlap https://t.co/R4LJfI4OEJ

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2: Really ready to pull the Columbus reenactment @amcrowe5 and I talked a while back to set stage #sstlap

SP4n6 Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2: I think there could be an interesting case study with previous examples of immigration. 1840s Nativism, 1880s, 1920s, etc. etc. #sstlap

MsHistory08 Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Joining in a little late. Cara from nj here following along! Working on game like learning exp this week with #wwhistoryquest #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@scottmpetri and Columbus wrote with 50 men and muskets I could enslave them all.. the feeling of superiority is still rampant #sstlap

SP4n6 Jul 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A2: Hard to get kids to see perspective, I´ve used a NAFTA lesson from @RethinkSchools to show conditions and why. #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Tinfoil suit, loud gibberish, confidant stride & plant my Jolly Cardinal Roger. (Part 1) #sstlap https://t.co/NCCyeXLWJM

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT
tell us more! #sstlap https://t.co/R4LJfI4OEJ
- STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:26 PM EDT
  
  A2: Really ready to pull the Columbus reenactment @amcrowe5 and I talked a while back to set stage #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I am now in district where we see significant immigration pop relative to where i was- new POV experience #sstlap https://t.co/8v2z95hsQT

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@Braz74 exactly! I teach in an area with high immigrant and migrant population so these conversations are interesting

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@STLinOK Nice, you'll have to let me know how it goes #sstlap

SP4n6 Jul 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A2: Also a hard conversation to facilitate when you may have immigrants in the classroom. Had that in Gov. This year. #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

(Part 2) Then a "pop quiz" a few min later & "but you didn't argue when I told you we were - you nodded your ok!" #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Andy from Charlotte, NC. Joining late #sstlap World history teacher. Hope everyone is doing well

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I did something like that in college- was about differences in culture-- #sstlap https://t.co/AhzezIPx5P

SP4n6 Jul 21 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A2: Hard to get kids to see perspective, I´ve used a NAFTA lesson from @RethinkSchools to show conditions and why. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Slow on the Questions tonight but awesome conversation #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A2 anytime you bring up discussions, debates, you have to establish classroom env 1st. Needs to be place Ss can speak freely #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Q3 #sstlap Presidential Elections https://t.co/EcUmb0QoRF

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@SP4n6 Compelling Question: Which immigrant group has America done the most harm too throughout history? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2b have to understand too that ideas may be challenged, tell all Ss my goal is to help them learn to argue w/facts & evidence #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@scottmpetri @SP4n6 Voluntary or forced immigrants? It matters #sstlap

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: create a democratic classroom! Practice it, model it, live it, teach it :) #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:35 PM EDT

And that the goal isn't a single answer, but the discussion itself. #sstlap https://t.co/80k6PCYpBP

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2b have to understand too that ideas may be challenged, tell all Ss my goal is to help them learn to argue w/facts & evidence #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3 was thinking abt Tea Party today and how they impact GOP fund campaigns against own party using Citizens United that GOP voted in #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@scottmpetri Great Question- would be an interesting APUSH lesson to look at. #sstlap Sorry, wrong account before :)

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

If we paid as much attention to local elections as we do presidential elections, I think it would benifit our students #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A2 BaFa BaFa can be a great cultural simulation/diversity awareness for MS & HS students https://t.co/eOQB2HPmET #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A2 BaFa BaFa can be a great cultural simulation/diversity awareness for MS & HS students https://t.co/Br1CoMlIZH #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1 try to have Ss that it shouldn't be about sides as some in country/media seem to think #sstlap

MsHistory08 Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3: use authentic assignments that pull kids in and make them empathize. Teach multiple perspectives #ditchthetextbook and talk #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3: the "Lost" activity I did with gov't helped. They get that true democracy (& even republicanism) work best in smaller groups #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:37 PM EDT

yes not a dictatorship in classroom #sstlap https://t.co/dHcPV4S3Jv

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: create a democratic classroom! Practice it, model it, live it, teach it :) #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@STLinOK exactly, for many debates/discussions there isn't a right or wrong. Job isn't to do that, it's to est critical thinkers #sstlap

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:38 PM EDT

And I hope we can show students that if they change their minds about a topic, they don't "loose," they have a better understanding #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3: Maybe we need to have students evaluate that current system to see if it is really democratic or not. Let them figure it out. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

citizens united allows corps and billionaires to give unlimited funds- to promote their agendas-working against GOP in some races #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3 great question, show Ss what's happening, what democracy looks like in other countries & other time periods too, comp/contrast #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 great to see you buddy- sorry I didn't see you come in right away #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3: is it ok to question the current system and if it is democratic or is that being ¨unpatriotic" I love teaching Gov! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@MsHistory08 thanks for joining #sstlap - and agree authentic tasks develop skills and experiences that change lives and matter

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MrMoose_History Great debate topic there, and where is that line between the two #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:41 PM EDT

yes I drop ss on island beginning of year- need to take it further and have them create class constitution #sstlap https://t.co/vPsuVpeIiz

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3: the "Lost" activity I did with gov't helped. They get that true democracy (& even republicanism) work best in smaller groups #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 pretty good- crazy busy this summer-- but enjoying the tim -- hope all is well with you #sstlap

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Or lose... #sstlap https://t.co/AMXUDjq5ly

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:38 PM EDT

And I hope we can show students that if they change their minds about a topic, they don't "loose," they have a better understanding #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@Braz74 it's good, moved again but settling in nicely to new neighborhood, city, & potentially new gig. #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3 Remember the Founding Fathers envisioned part-time, UNPAID legislators who would return to their real jobs. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:43 PM EDT

We discuss Dem-values ideals & then ask if our ssytem lives up to those? all men created = all can be POTUS #sstlap https://t.co/XRNcu69Cel

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3: is it ok to question the current system and if it is democratic or is that being ¨unpatriotic" I love teaching Gov! #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 Some would argue by questioning it we are being true Americans and following the American spirit! #murica #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

And I'd hug the kid who followed that with "a rich, land-owning, white, male" to clarify who could legislate #sstlap https://t.co/k0DyWFjlwE

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3 Remember the Founding Fathers envisioned part-time, UNPAID legislators who would return to their real jobs. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Okay- realized didn't drop Q4 yet-- so far behind-- in a second #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Braz74 Right, we do too. The question is, is that the reality of the system we live in now. Ss had some cool perspectives #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q4 #sstlap Violence terrorism war -- https://t.co/qzBK62dmrr

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT

yes- love the convo- can't change a system you don't see as needing repair. Had parent challenge idea #sstlap https://t.co/gNFjbYxuDw

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Braz74 Right, we do too. The question is, is that the reality of the system we live in now. Ss had some cool perspectives #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Then I think if Trump can run on Make America Great Again- there must be something wrong with it - #sstlap https://t.co/uXcvsVFbnx

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:46 PM EDT
yes- love the convo- can't change a system you don't see as needing repair. Had parent challenge idea #sstlap https://t.co/gNFjbYxuDw
- MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:44 PM EDT
  
  @Braz74 Right, we do too. The question is, is that the reality of the system we live in now. Ss had some cool perspectives #sstlap

mhoeckelman Jul 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Grrrr late again. Matt from STL, what's up #sstlap ??

MrsMsClassroom Jul 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4: show them different news reports and have them compare...find the bias, discuss ot, and determine why..why would there be bias #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@MrMoose_History very true, we are a nation founded on the principle of standing up for what we believe, calling out "tyranny" #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@MrMoose_History @amcrowe5 that is convo i had with parent- no system is perfect- he would allow ss to challenge T but not POTUS? #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: Need to teach students to sift through the news- ID the biases and make own decision. Might be most important 21st century skill #sstlap

scottmpetri Jul 21 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 Corp media chases sensationalist new to attract ratings, clicks, etc. Bring back equal time regs & real news. #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@Braz74 trying to find something closer to new location, looking at 45min commute minimum in some of worst CLT traffic #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 Right, interesting when we see the parties argue that very fact. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@mhoeckelman great to have you here again buddy.. a slower chat tonight but great ideas- like old days where i forget to post tQs #sstlap

mhoeckelman Jul 21 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4: I also let Ss know that politicians are like magicians they show you one thing and do another #wagthedog #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Braz74 @amcrowe5 Or a certain party´s values. I try to stay down the middle, but question the wrong thing and its no bueno. #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A4 try to do a crash course @ beginning of yr on HST but use current issues like this, show Ss to see both sides, understand context #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:52 PM EDT

have 2 Qs left- Plagiarism or Pokemon Go - only time for 1 vote now - have about 2 minutes to vote #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@MrMoose_History @Braz74 same here, just to play devil's advocate but can be tricky. World is increasingly fragile w/this subject #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:53 PM EDT

if you are using Tweetdeck you might not see the poll #sstlap https://t.co/Nv2902mecI

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:52 PM EDT

have 2 Qs left- Plagiarism or Pokemon Go - only time for 1 vote now - have about 2 minutes to vote #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@Braz74 Just throw them both up quick, one can be the XC question #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 @Braz74 I love that most of my kids at the end of the year cannot tell where I fall on the political spectrum. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@amcrowe5 @MrMoose_History the thing is you need to challenge ss beliefs in order to bring growth- challenge not destroy or demean #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:54 PM EDT

we don't change education if we don't challenge status quo- need to be done in positive manner #sstlap https://t.co/3zZ8bL51D9

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@MrMoose_History @Braz74 same here, just to play devil's advocate but can be tricky. World is increasingly fragile w/this subject #sstlap

danklumper Jul 21 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Braz74 @Chucktaft @madisonteacher @EPatchak @cheffernan75 it's especially dangerous cause I'm also wearing my pirate eye patch #sstlap

MrMoose_History Jul 21 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Braz74 @amcrowe5 exactly. And provide the structure and opportunity for them to make their decision #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 21 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Braz74 Of course one important question that slogan raises, is when exactly was America greater? What do we need to return to? #sstlap

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@Braz74 @MrMoose_History absolutely, hopefully you'll push Ss to feel stronger about convictions or more imp see all sides of issue #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:56 PM EDT

yes- um the Good Ole' Days of course is the answer- #sstlap https://t.co/Mou8cpUY6A

classroomtools Jul 21 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Braz74 Of course one important question that slogan raises, is when exactly was America greater? What do we need to return to? #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@Braz74 Good for who? Never a time when America was good for all. Perhaps closest to that today. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Q6 Pokemon Go #sstlap won poll 60% to 40% https://t.co/O1aDMkmAJs

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

This may be happening #sstlap https://t.co/94mlUfLIC4

amcrowe5 Jul 21 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@classroomtools @Braz74 So subjective in nature, so many view the 50s as great but was it, whitewashed world wasn't reality #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 21 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Yeah, just this morning had this convo. Was Cholera better? Really? What about no days off & 15 hour days? #sstlap https://t.co/EoHXp2kZ0g

classroomtools Jul 21 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Braz74 Of course one important question that slogan raises, is when exactly was America greater? What do we need to return to? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:59 PM EDT

That is awesome !!! I caught 2 today #sstlap https://t.co/Sv7iNgl7kK

dragonmark_101 Jul 21 @ 9:57 PM EDT

This may be happening #sstlap https://t.co/94mlUfLIC4

Braz74 - Moderator Jul 21 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Well our time is almost up- we can revisit Current Events and Pokemon Go again- Thanks for the great convo #sstlap