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Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #sstlap Qs https://t.co/nVDsOqI5Pi daughter's B-day tomorrow so have posted Qs but won't be joining https://t.co/fRP279VWlJ

MrBarry628 Aug 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hey Gang! Matt from ATL, Ga here! 8th Gr. US History teacher finishing his first week of school with the students! #sstlap

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Jordan from St. Louis here, excited to join #sstlap for the first time!

scottmpetri Aug 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi @MrBarry628 Has your school year started yet? We are down w/ week 1 in LA. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Thanks for joining- please introduce yourself name local subject and grade Favorite Olympic moment #sstlap

jmadlin001 Aug 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Julie from NNY. Watching the Olympics & #sstlap tonight.

scottmpetri Aug 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome @mcgaugheyj This is a innovative group of Eds. Our fearless leader @Braz74 has us on autopilot tonight. #sstlap

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi #sstlap! I'm Jordan from St. Louis, and I teach American Government and Honors American Government. Excited to join for the 1st time!

burgessdave Aug 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#sstlap is going on right now...and then join #DitchBook at 9CST. #tlap #scitlap

hoffmanteambret Aug 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Brett from IA, 6th Grade SS, Sci, and Math. #sstlap

scottmpetri Aug 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Now I feel unAmerican. I didn't watch any of the Olympics because my kids were gone over at sleepover camp. #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Mike from MD. #sstlap EL LMS

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

6 Qs tonight starting at 8:10 - sorry I am not able to join tonight- have family plans #sstlap https://t.co/w6Oe9aTQoU

MrBarry628 Aug 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: It's funny about this Q bc I was just reading Howard Zinn & thinking about the smaller persons in history, use their stories! #sstlap

MrBarry628 Aug 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: It is great to find the lesser known figures & share the "average person" stories to show them there were"average" people too #sstlap

burgessdave Aug 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@mcgaugheyj Welcome to #sstlap, Jordan!

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1 #sstlap https://t.co/Y5eIwWDR8v

hoffmanteambret Aug 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Know some are chosen based on revenue stream potential. #sstlap

hoffmanteambret Aug 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Also fit into large market preconceived notions on what an A is. #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#sstlap A1 Depends on their story, how its portrayed in media and Social M. Sharing is imperative. Ss can relate. New discoveries possible.

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1. "Ditch that textbook" because the lesser-knowns ain't in there. Seek them out and share their stories. #sstlap

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Studying lesser known figures (i.e. Hercules Mulligan in the Am Rev) is great! Ss love learning about these people. #sstlap

hmsqueen Aug 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: funny, told the life story as a realWW1 nurse last year I found on line. #kidsloveit #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@mcgaugheyj Since you brought up the AR ... Here's my @ThingLink on Boston https://t.co/rg4UyIK80m , ptboston2, ptboston3. #sstlap

hoffmanteambret Aug 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Its imp. for S to see the "lesser" heros that break the mold and change the world with their actions. Many S can ID w/them easier #sstlap

jmadlin001 Aug 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Women's history. Not everyone important was an old white guy wearing a powdered wig. #sstlap

MrBarry628 Aug 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: I look at the Olympics the way we used to see WWI & WWII American propaganda & the way we promote "nation" #sstlap

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@mrterborg @ThingLink Great resource, thanks for sharing! #sstlap

hoffmanteambret Aug 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I grew up from a strong Euroethnic centric history background. As an Adult and P, see the limitations #sstlap

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1. A follow-up Q for our students could be "Why are the lesser-knowns lesser-known?" #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@mcgaugheyj @ThingLink You're quite welcome. Hope it's useful. #sstlap

Educatorslab Aug 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Hello! Michelle- Econ teacher. Olympics are great for debating opportunity cost. The kids get into it. #sstlap

hoffmanteambret Aug 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Great question!! #sstlap https://t.co/ZNiMcWA2Yf

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1. A follow-up Q for our students could be "Why are the lesser-knowns lesser-known?" #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q2 #sstlap https://t.co/qmRoTz49sM

jmadlin001 Aug 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@mrterborg @mcgaugheyj @ThingLink I love using Thinglink! #sstlap

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

It's fascinating that many people view the Olympics as the ONE time where countries can come together to compete peacefully. #sstlap

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

It's also rare (and refreshing) to see nationalism and pride that you rarely see anymore on display like you do at the Olympics. #sstlap

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2. The @Olympics represent a wide array of athletic "creativity." Stress to your Ss that they have wide array of creativity/talent #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Had a minute to stop by #sstlap. Live the conversation I am seeing. You guys are awesome

jmadlin001 Aug 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 Lots of stories abt Olympians backgrounds. Ss could create I am from poems abt their own lives. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@mcgaugheyj great to have you join. I normally just but had some family obligations tonight. Thanks for coming by. #sstlap

scottmpetri Aug 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2 Olympic spirit should be defined by Ss. What is the difference between love for your country and xenophobia? #sstlap

Educatorslab Aug 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Studying lesser-knowns allows students to discover hidden gems. It's all in the storytelling. #sstlap

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2. Think about it...we have intellectual Olympics every day in our schools. Multiple "events" (classes), "medals" (grades)... #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@scottmpetri Fear? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q3 #sstlap https://t.co/3DSmvMAyhY

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2 thinking of video highlights of the life of an athlete replaced with life if historical figure. Or create interview if non USA #sstlap

hoffmanteambret Aug 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Xenophobia is a blind following, pride is supporting but w/ eyes wide open. #sstlap

Meems852 Aug 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@Americans2012 thanks! It's an awesome game! So many home runs!! #sstlap https://t.co/PZ8QcK8Sk5

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: I'm going to have my students weigh the opp. cost for Rio/Brazil (or any city/country) for hosting the Olympics. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 I see the economic or environment impact of hosting training for or travel associated. It political implications if Olympics #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#sstlap, Seasons, Time Zones, travel, facility construction, Pre-work - Think training, etc. Media bias, etc. (A3)

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3. Once you get outside the games themselves, the @Olympics are pretty "gross." Politically, environmentally, economically. #sstlap

scottmpetri Aug 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@mrterborg Bonus reading. https://t.co/NiIcR41Rza How do we teach our Ss differences btw pride & bias? #sstlap

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: Many more negatives for nations hosting an Olympics now (costly facilities, infrastructure shifts, increases in terror threats). #sstlap

jmadlin001 Aug 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 Econ & environmental effects are easy. The news has had stories every night abt neg effects. Ss could easily research it. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Have to head out. For to stop by for a couple Qs. You guys are awesome. Next week I should be live not Memorex (some may get ref) #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Braz74 Will there be a quiz? If so, I most likely will need 2 dittos. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q4 #sstlap https://t.co/JRmBY34QM2

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5 They are the best in their fields. Really. They may not the best of the best ... #sstlap

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4. We fail and that is why we succeed. Lessons on perseverance are in abundance at the @Olympics #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5 #sstlap Opportunity for more stories. What happened, why, how was it handled, what can be improved, if anything. Always someone better.

EduGladiators Aug 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

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mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Pres. Elections are a good parallel for this. Should you see Presidential runners-up as "failures"? #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@mcgaugheyj Some might think they're the winners ... #sstlap

jmadlin001 Aug 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 We can teach Ss that every failure is a learning opportunity. Their brains are still growing & developing. #sstlap

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@mrterborg In some cases they were! #1824 #1876 #1888 #2000. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q5 #sstlap https://t.co/yYcj4a8fzZ

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 Brains focus on the negative. Takes 7 positives to outweigh 1 negative. Need to build resiliency. #sstlap

jmadlin001 Aug 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 60 Minutes did a great story on Rio & the conditions of the neighborhoods surrounding the Olympic venue. #sstlap

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5. I would recommend @EdgeofSports work on the @Olympics to my students to enlighten them on the shady aspects of the games. #sstlap

mrterborg Aug 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 Think of the 1972? Olympics in Munich ... #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator Aug 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q6 #sstlap https://t.co/V5bBk5Y16y

mcgaugheyj Aug 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6: Great article on foreign born Team USA Olympians making an impact at #Rio2016. #sstlap https://t.co/CF4yu6i1TA

jmadlin001 Aug 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 Using examples helps Ss get past negative stereotypes. It helps them empathize. #sstlap

MrBrownNWMS Aug 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6. "We, the People" will always be greater than the dogma of demagogues. Our diversity is our strength...our exceptionalism. #sstlap