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Dates: Monday, July 26, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. to Friday, July 30, 2021 - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom Video Conferencing (Online)

Due to COVID-19 the institute will be held virtually.

About the Summer Institute

The annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute is an active, highly participatory, week-long workshop designed to increase participants' understanding of issues related to the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the American Indian nations and tribal communities in Wisconsin.

The goals of the summer institute relate to both American Indian Studies and the education of Native American students. The summer institute aims to improve teaching and learning and to enrich student services, resulting in becoming more culturally responsive. Participants will learn how to adapt or develop new techniques best suited to their unique circumstances.

Who Should Attend?

Anyonewith a personal or professional interest in American Indian Studies and/or Native American education is welcome to attend. Past participants of previous summer institutes have included the following:

District Administrators and Principals

Classroom Teachers

Curriculum Specialists, Directors of Instruction, and Library Media Specialists

School Counselors, Social Workers, and Psychologists

Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs) Administrators and Staff

Tribal, Community, and School Liaison's (Home-School/Title VI/Johnson O'Malley Coordinators and Staff)

Tribal Education Directors and Staff

Head Start and Preschool Staff

College and University (especially Schools of Education) Students, Faculty, and Staff

***Any others with an interest in American Indian Studies and education of Native American students.

Activities and Programming

Classroom sessions use a variety of teaching methods and provide opportunities for both presenters and participants to share information, resources, best practices, and model programs. Rich discussions allow everyone to share their insights and reactions.

Perhaps most importantly, participants will have the opportunity to work in small groups to develop an action plan with access to a variety of resources to teach others what they have learned. Events will include a celebration of the relationships we have made and the things we have learned at the summer institute.

Agenda and Daily Activities (Tentative)

Monday, July 26, 2021 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Welcome, Opening, and Introductions

American Indian Studies & Wisconsin Act 31

Introduction to Wisconsin American Indian History, Culture, and Tribal Sovereignty ·

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Understanding Tribal Sovereignty and Treaties

Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa History and Culture

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Breaking Down Stereotypes, Biases and Myths

Identifying and Evaluating Resources to Support Native Studies

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 (6:30 pm - 9:00pm)

Thursday, July 29, 2021 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Responsive Teaching for Self-Determination

Building Community Partnerships and Relationships

Development of Action Plan Statements and/or Related Project

Friday, July 30, 2021 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Staff and Presenters

Our staff and presenters come from a variety of academic and personal backgrounds. These individuals serve as resources and mentors, and they assist in facilitating daily small and large group sessions designed to help participants process what they have learned and develop an action plan that extends their learning to others.

Registration

To register for the summer institute, please go to the following link at myQuickReg - 25th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute.

Registration Fee

Initial Early Bird: $100 per person if registered by Friday, June 4, 2021

Early Bird: $125 per person if registered by Thursday, July 1, 2021

Regular: $150 per person if registered by Monday, July 19, 2021

Onsite: $200 per person for post-deadline registration

Discounted group rates are also available. Contact Judy Ross at judyr@cesa12.org if you have three or more people registering from the same district or organization to receive the discount code. Invoicing will be adjusted at completion of the event.

Due to the nature of this event, registrations for only a portion of the summer institute are not available. Space is limited, so please register early.

This online summer institute will NOT be recorded. The organizers of this coordinated event have found that this allows for more candid conversations, richer dialogue, and increased participation. Additionally, participants do NOT have permission or authorization to record either via video or audio the contents of this summer institute.
Note: This institute will meet statutory license stipulations for "Wisconsin American Indian Tribes and Bands", which is often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31. Individuals will need to attend each daily session during the summer institute along with completing additional instructional assignments.
Location

Zoom Video Conferencing (Online)

Due to COVID-19 the institute will be held virtually.

Contact

David O'Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction at david.oconnor@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 267-2283 for questions about the summer institute programming.

Contact Judy Ross, Program Assistant III, CESA 12 at judyr@cesa12.org or 715-685-1837 for assistance or issues with registration.

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25th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute Dates: Monday, July 26, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. to Friday, July 30, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Video Conferencing (Online) Due to COVID-19 the institute will be held virtually.

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Enjoy two days of amazing social studies professional development in Madison at the best social studies conference in the Midwest! See inspiring keynotes, attend valuable hands-on workshops, learn from peers in a full slate of presentations, and browse the exhibit hall of vendors and organizations. Look for continued updates at https://www.wcsswi.org/wcss26.html and on Facebook and Instagram. The complete WCSS 26 Schedule will be available at https://wcss26.sched.com/ Questions? Please contact Conference Co-Chairs Carlos Romo (carlosromo@wcsswi.org) or Toni Fink (tonifink@wcsswi.org)

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WISCONSIN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES

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WISCONSIN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES

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The American Revolution | Ken Burns in the Classroom | PBS LearningMedia

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This twelve-hour series examines how thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures. The film follows dozens of figures from a wide variety of backgrounds, drawing on thousands of images, maps, archival documents, as well as interviews with leading scholars of the Revolutionary era. It offers an expansive, evenhanded look at the virtues and the contradictions in the fight for independence and the birth of the United States.

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Serious History, Serious Games: Using “Mission US” in the Classroom to Foster Historical Empathy | PBS LearningMedia

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Teacher Survey on Wisconsin Native American Integration

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SOCIAL STUDIES NETWORK To promote the learning of all five areas of social studies, this network will bring educators from across the CESA 10 region together to collaborate on the teaching and learning of social studies in our classrooms. Emilee McHorney, a former ECASD Social Studies Teacher now...

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Jack Miller Center | For teaching America’s founding principles

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The Jack Miller Center supports educators as they teach the ideas, documents, and history at the heart of the American political tradition

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Join the National Civics Bee®, an annual competition that empowers middle school students to strengthen their civic knowledge and leadership skills. Learn how to enter, participate, and watch the competition as students from across the nation engage in civic literacy and community involvement.

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Civic learning for
a strong democracy

More than ever, civic learning is needed to ensure each and every person across this country has the necessary tools to engage as members of our self-governing society.

The first national Civic Learning Week
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Mark your calendar for Civic Learning Week 2024!
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Be a pillar of democracy

Civic Learning Week unites students, educators, policymakers, and private sector leaders to energize the movement for civic education across the nation.

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Get the Educator Toolkit to access resources for planning and communicating your participation in Civic Learning Week. The toolkit includes planning resources, sample social media posts, graphic assets, and more.

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MARCH 7 Civic Learning Week Opening Forum at the National Archives MARCH 7 Civic Seals and Reaffirming the Civic Mission of Schools MARCH 8 Gaming for Democ ...

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How is inquiry transforming social studies instruction?

The answers to tomorrow's problems can't be found in the back of a social studies textbook. The skills needed in the modern workplace aren't practiced on a worksheet.

Inquiry Journeys, inquirED's elementary social studies curriculum, develops the skills and builds the content knowledge students need to succeed.

Continuous PD & Learning

Inquiry requires a shift in teaching practice- which can feel overwhelming to teachers.

inquirED's professional learning resources offer support to teachers, building their practice and confidence as they implement inquiry.

Move Instruction Beyond the Textbook

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How is inquiry transforming social studies instruction? The answers to tomorrow's problems can't be found in the back of a social studies textbook. The skills needed in the modern workplace aren't practiced on a worksheet. Inquiry Journeys, inquirED's elementary social studies curriculum, develops the skills and builds the content knowledge students need to succeed.

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What Research Tells us about Indigenous Children’s Development with Dr. Michelle Sarche

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Date and Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 4:30pm -6:00pm | Zoom Video Conference Opens at 4:00pm (Pre-registration Required)

Presenter: Michelle Sarche, PhD (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe), Professor and Project lead

Title: What Research Tells Us about Indigenous Children’s Development

Description: Research on Indigenous children’s development has grown over the years, adding to our understanding of both the challenges they face, as well as their resilience and thriving. Join Dr. Michelle Sarche to learn more about how the field has evolved and grown, how Indigenous scholars are increasingly leading the way in child development research, and most importantly, what the research literature tells us about Indigenous children’s development, and the factors within their families, communities, and peer networks that influence their development. Dr. Sarche will discuss the importance of authentic research-community partnership for ensuring that research addresses the priorities of Indigenous communities, highlighting examples of such partnerships within the field of early childhood and the central role that Indigenous research methodologies play for guiding those partnerships and the research they pursue.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Registration: Link to Event Page | Event Registration Form

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Enhancing your Middle School Classroom Through a Civics Lens.pdf

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Social Studies:

History detectives: discovering history through objects and photographs

Call number: MOD 907 HIS

Summary: Third grade teacher Tom Ropella developed a three-part curriculum unit to help his students understand this basic concept. Instead of answering his student's question, "Who made Menomonie?" he taught all of his students to be history detectives so they could answer the question themselves. He wanted them "to see that there are individuals, groups, and institutions who have affected, and are affected by, the history of the community they are from." The History Detectives kit provides lessons and activities to help students and teachers discover history.

Interest level: Grades: 3-6, Adult

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The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 for the purpose of improving teaching about the United States Constitution in secondary schools.

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History’s Mysteries is now Private i History Detectives! Explore the updated and expanded resources available with iCivics.
Teaching kids about history and civics has never been more important. Find your favorite mysteries at iCivics, alongside new resources to help make Social Studies education

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Social Studies:

The Great Depression: voices from the Chippewa Valley

Call number: MOD 973.91 GRE

Summary:This resource kit contains primary and secondary source materials intended for hands-on use to support a study of the Great Depression and the New Deal during the 1930's. The materials represent the depression-related experiences of people living in Wisconsin and the Chippewa Valley. The curriculum-based kit is designed for middle and high school student use, but it is adaptable for educators to use with varying age levels.

Interest level: Grades 4-12

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Teaching Data Literacy in Social Studies

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Teaching Data Literacy in Social Studies

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First Nations Studies 2024-2025 Webinar Lecture Series: Presenting Indigeneity in Museums and Other Educational Spaces

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First Nations Studies 2024-2025 Webinar Lecture Series: Presenting Indigeneity in Museums and Other Educational Spaces

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First Nations Studies 2024-2025 Webinar Lecture Series: Presenting Indigeneity in Museums and Other Educational Spaces

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First Nations Studies 2024-2025 Webinar Lecture Series (December) Presenting Indigeneity in Museums and Other Education Spaces with Kendra Greendeer About the Lecture Series The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) - American Indian Studies Program in partnership with CESA 12 is offering a unique opportunity to participate in a series of webinars to continue your journey of personal and professional development around First Nations Studies. These monthly 1.5 hour webinar lecture series workshops will begin in November 2024 and continue through June 2025.

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First Nations Studies 2024-2025 Webinar Lecture Series: Learning by Doing: Indigenous Ways of Knowing

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WISCONSIN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES

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WELCOME TO OPEN SOCIAL STUDIES
Welcome to the home of Open Social Studies (formerly called Understanding Our World), which is an inquiry-based and literacy-focused K-6 social studies curriculum. It is free and open source.

Return to the main curriculum home page.

INTRODUCTION

Starting in the early elementary grades, all children should receive regular instruction in the social studies, which includes history, civics, geography, and economics. However, there are real pressures on schools and teachers to increase the amount of instruction in other subject areas, which often comes at the expense of their social studies time.

This curriculum was built to help teachers in K-6 schools regularly enact powerful and authentic social studies in their classrooms that will also meet essential literacy goals (linking every lesson to the Common Core State Standards). In other words, it leverages the richness of social studies content to help students learn to read, write, and think critically while exploring the past and present world around them. Moreover, it aims to make every single lesson culturally relevant, connecting to the racial, ethnic, gender, class, language, and immigration experience of the increasingly diverse United States. Originally, this curriculum was designed to help teachers in the Boston Public Schools regularly integrate social studies into their classrooms. It is now available to all teachers for free and open source with the hope of improving social studies learning for elementary students.

ORGANIZATION

These lessons are meant to supplement the school or district social studies curriculum. They are free and open source. Teachers are encouraged to modify and adapt these lesson plans for the individual needs and diverse cultural backgrounds of their students. They are only a guide, or perhaps better a "starter kit" to implementing lessons with important disciplinary questions and social studies content. Moreover, these social studies lessons should be supported with rich English language arts (ELA) texts on related topics.

This curriculum is organized by grade level, with an organizing theme, and each grade is color coated for quick reference. It currently includes Grades 1-6 (with expansion to Kindergarten in the near future). Within each grade level, it is organized by lesson. At the beginning of each grade level, there is a roadmap for that shows the individual lesson topics. Additionally, each lesson plan follows the same lesson plan template and always includes a thought-provoking inquiry question for the students to answer and primary/secondary sources to use as evidence. All lessons for the primary grades (K-2) are expected to be 30 minutes in length and the intermediate grades (3-6) are expected to be 45 minutes in length. However, depending on the pace of your students, lessons may need to span two or more 30- or 45-minute periods.

HOW TO USE THE CURRICULUM RESOURCES

This curriculum includes three separate resources. The Instructor Manual includes all of the lesson plans, including materials, standards, procedures, and evaluation instructions. The Student Workbook includes all of the student handouts and other materials that teachers need to print for the various activities. The Student Sourcebook includes all of the documents that students are expected to use during the various inquiry activities, which teachers need to print for the various activities. We encourage teachers or principals to have the materials in the Student Sourcebook color-printed into bound packets, so they can be used in multiple classrooms or over multiple years. If students are using a bounded sourcebook, avoid having them highlight/underline as some lesson instructions suggest. In this Instructor Manual, each title listed in the Table of Contents is a hyperlink to that specific lesson. This will help you quickly locate each lesson plan.

THE CURRICULUM

All Open Social Studies Curricular Materials are also available in this Google Drive Folder (we recommend that teachers save this folder to their Google Drive, in case there are ever unforseeable issues with this website): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zMpsOE-kcuT9-DXWVlmq9zbaLCtJRXkL?usp=sharing

NOTE: This curriculum is currently under development. Version 4.0 was released on May 15, 2020 for Grades 1-5, August 15, 2020 for Grade 6, and August 15, 2022 for Grade K.
Curriculum Archive

christopher.martell@umb.edu
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Grade K: Our Families and Neighborhoods (Version 4.0; Release Date: 8/15/22)

Grade 1: Our Communities: Local, State, Nation, World (Version 4.0; Release Date: 5/15/20)

Grade 2: Strangers from Different Shores: Migration/Immigration (Version 4.0; Release Date: 5/15/20)

Grade 3: Exploring Boston: From Past to Present (Version 4.0; Release Date: 5/15/20)

Grade 4: Exploring the World (includes U.S. Regions Mini-Unit) (Version 4.0; Release Date: 5/15/20)

Grade 5: Exploring the United States (Version 4.0; Release Date: 5/15/20)

Grade 6: Connecting the Ancient World to the Present (Version 4.0; Release Date: 8/15/20)

OPEN SOCIAL STUDIES VIDEO LIBRARY
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All videos are available in MOV or MP4 format. You may need to download the latest QuickTime (for Mac) or Windows Media Player (for PC) to play these files on your computer.

If you cannot access the videos through the below links, they are also available for streaming and download at this Google Drive folder.

Lesson6-3SlideShow1.pptx | Lesson6-3SlideShow1.pdf

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WELCOME TO OPEN SOCIAL STUDIES Welcome to the home of Open Social Studies (formerly called Understanding Our World), which is an inquiry-based and literacy-focused K-6 social studies curriculum. It is free and open source. Return to the main curriculum home page.

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Inquiry in Social Studies- Free Resource

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Welcome to a special set of online methods texts designed to support your construction of inquiry learning through primary source documents in social studies education! This elementary edition supports methods instruction for elementary-level classrooms. The secondary edition (a separate volume) supports methods instruction tailored for the middle and secondary grades. Both texts were generously supported by a Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) grant from the Library of Congress. NCSS is a proud member of the TPS Consortium, which is comprised of educational organizations nationwide to support high quality teaching and learning using the vast and free public collections of the Library. We acknowledge the significance of the Library of Congress in supporting the needs of methods instructors and pre-service teachers nationwide by providing free access to its primary source materials, which are found throughout these chapters.

The following reference information should be used in the citation of this book: Waring, S. M. (Ed.). (2023). Using Inquiry to Prepare Students for College, Career, and Civic Life (Elementary Grades). Silver Spring, MD: National Council for the Social Studies.

Read individual chapters below, or download full ebook.

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Using Inquiry to Prepare Students for College, Career, and Civic Life: Elementary Grades

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Welcome to a special set of online methods texts designed to support your construction of inquiry learning through primary source documents in social studies education! This secondary edition supports methods instruction for middle and secondary grades classrooms. The elementary edition (a separate volume) supports methods instruction tailored for the elementary grades. Both texts were generously supported by a Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) grant from the Library of Congress. NCSS is a proud member of the TPS Consortium, which is comprised of educational organizations nationwide to support high-quality teaching and learning using the vast and free public collections of the Library. We acknowledge the significance of the Library of Congress in supporting the needs of methods instructors and pre-service teachers nationwide by providing free access to its primary source materials, which are found throughout these chapters.

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Civics and Government Resources for Grades 6-12 | PBS LearningMedia

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The Civics Collection covers topics taught in middle and high school, including as part of history and civics and government curricula. Find video and interactive resources covering real-life civics topics and skills. Students will learn how historical and present-day U.S. citizens have engaged with our democracy.

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This is an introductory webinar to PurpleState in partnership with the WI DPI Civics Fellows next Wednesday, October 16th from 7pm to 8pm Central Time.

Registration link: bit.ly/WICivics-Oct

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Applying Civics Standards to Elementary Students

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US Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Washington Week will be held March March 1-8, 2025. Two students from each state will be selected to attend the online program and each student will receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship. All student leadership qualifying positions are subject to the judgement of the state selection administrator and will be verified and confirmed.
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), establishedin 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The 63rd annual program will be held this year from March 1-8, 2025 ( Official 2025 brochure for the program)

Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a virtual week in Washington experiencing their national government in action. Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies, as well as participate in a meeting with a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

In the past, all transportation, hotel and meal expenses were provided by The Hearst Foundations. In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $10,000 College Scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.

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Webinar Series: Strong Communities Start with Social Studies

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Registration link: bit.ly/WICivics-Oct

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Social Studies Listserv Updates - 2024/25 School Year

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Our Resources for Writing Instruction

Access rubrics, sample essays, graphic organizers, and more.

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OER Project is a family of free, online social studies curricula. Aligned to state standards and easily adaptable.

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U.S. History Inquiry Kits | Teaching with Primary Sources Inquiry Kits | PBS LearningMedia

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From life in the early American colonies to the modern-day role of the United States, this collection of 61 research starter kits aligns to related U.S. History curriculum units and examines various social studies themes.

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Spotlight on Classroom Resources

OER Project materials provide a view of the larger world to your students, preparing them for college, career and beyond.

A course that asks big questions about our Universe, our planet, life, and humanity.

Covers Big Bang to the present

Adapts for grades 6-10

More than 50 lesson plans across 10 units

62 videos, 117 texts, 40 activities

Three courses to meet your needs: Origins to Present, 1200 to Present, and 1750 to Present.

Aligned to the vast majority of world-history state standards

Designed for high school

More than 30 lessons

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OER Project's free, online social studies and world history curricula are aligned to state standards and develop key historical thinking skills.

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Teacher field trip to the Milton House, the only verified Underground Railroad site in Wisconsin on June 28

Each of the social studies teacher field trips is capped at 25-35 teachers and is $25.  The focus is on place-based learning and using sites/student field trips as ways to meet social studies standards.  Because these are extremely limited in space/seats, I ask that you please respect teacher space by only registering if you are a K-12 classroom teacher.  No humans under the age of 18 should be on these teacher-focused field trips.  Registration closes when we reach capacity or one week before the event.

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Teacher field trip to the WI state capitol & the WI Historical Society History Maker Space on June 18

Each of the social studies teacher field trips is capped at 25-35 teachers and is $25.  The focus is on place-based learning and using sites/student field trips as ways to meet social studies standards.  Because these are extremely limited in space/seats, I ask that you please respect teacher space by only registering if you are a K-12 classroom teacher.  No humans under the age of 18 should be on these teacher-focused field trips.  Registration closes when we reach capacity or one week before the event.

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Teacher field trip to the IL Holocaust Museum on June 14

Each of the social studies teacher field trips is capped at 25-35 teachers and is $25.  The focus is on place-based learning and using sites/student field trips as ways to meet social studies standards.  Because these are extremely limited in space/seats, I ask that you please respect teacher space by only registering if you are a K-12 classroom teacher.  No humans under the age of 18 should be on these teacher-focused field trips.  Registration closes when we reach capacity or one week before the event.

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Wisconsin Civics Project Webinars - Spring 2024

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Wisconsin Civics Project Webinars - Spring 2024

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The Wisconsin Civics Fellows are kicking off this spring with a series of webinars with trusted resource partners. These webinars will focus on great, free or mostly free, non-partisan civics and social studies resources from organizations such as iCivics, PBS Wisconsin, and The Discussion Project.

A number of our Civics Fellows will host and facilitate the webinars, and will use the final 10-15 minutes to talk about how the presented resources align to the recommended civics & social studies scope & sequence released in October 2023. For more information on the S&S, please check it out at https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/suggested-scope-and-sequence-wisconsin-k-12-civics-education

All webinars will be on Microsoft Teams, and will be recorded for future viewing. Please check the link early to ensure you can access Microsoft Teams (there is a web and/or a downloadable version).

This registration form is for all of the webinars; check however many you would like to attend and you will receive a link via email to join us. Note that we do have more webinars planned and will be updating this registration sheet as we finalize them!

You will receive an email with your registration immediately after completion. And if I did this right, you should be able to edit your registration, as well.

Questions on the form? Contact Kris McDaniel, DPI Social Studies consultant, at kristen.mcdaniel@dpi.wi.gov. Questions on the webinar series? Contact David Olson at davidjohnolson@gmail.com

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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118.33 (1) (a) 1. f. of the statutes; relating to: requiring one-half credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation.

The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. 118.33 (1) (a) 1. f. of the statues is created to read:
At least 0.5 credit of personal financial literacy that includes financial mindset, education and employment, money management, saving and investing, credit and debt, and risk management and insurance.

Section 2. Initial applicability.
(1) This act first applies to pupils graduating from high school in 2028.

The new graduation requirement for one-half credit of personal financial literacy (PFL) goes into effect with the class of 2028, next year's freshman class. DPI has released a PFL FAQ to answer the most frequently asked questions.

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AN ACT to create 118.33 (1) (a) 1. f. of the statutes; relating to: requiring one-half credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. 118.33 (1) (a) 1. f.

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Inquiry Based Learning Workshop Series.pdf

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inquirED and NCSS Webinar Series | The Science of Building Knowledge Webinar Series

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Join NCSS and inquirED for "The Science of Building Knowledge" webinar series. Explore how students construct knowledge and how it plays a vital role in their success in college, career, and as participants in our democracy.

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Enjoy three days of amazing social studies professional development in Madison! See inspiring keynotes, attend valuable workshops and seminars, learn from peers in a full slate of presentations, and browse the exhibit hall of vendors and organizations. Plus ... it's a ton of fun!

STUDENTS AND RETIRED PROFESSIONALS - Please use the code WCSSPOWERSTUDENT24 for your discount!

PRESENTERS - Please check your email for your registration code!

EXHIBITORS - Please check your email for your registration code!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

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Enjoy three days of amazing social studies professional development in Madison! See inspiring keynotes, attend valuable workshops and seminars, learn from peers in a full slate of presentations, and browse the exhibit hall of vendors and organizations. Plus ... it's a ton of fun!

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Excellence in Wisconsin Civics Group Resources

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In this lesson, students will look at 3 maps to learn about where the ancestral tribal lands of four Native nations are located. The four nations are the Iroquois Confederacy (made of 5 nations), the Cherokee Nation, the Chickasaw Nation, and the Western Abenaki nation.

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Social Studies Activities And Lessons | PBS LearningMedia

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Discover thousands of social studies activities, lessons, and interactive resources for all grades, all aligned to state and national standards.

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Engaging discussions are one of the most rewarding and memorable activities that students and faculty alike can experience in the classroom. Recent research shows that classroom discussion deepens learning, creates community, and helps students form an academic identity.

At the same time, classroom discussion is a challenging pedagogical undertaking. It requires the instructor to orchestrate learning among a group of students who likely do not know each other, come from a diversity of backgrounds, possess a range of political commitments, arrive with varying levels of familiarity with the course material, and have different levels of comfort speaking in class.

Inviting students to discuss also comes with some risk because we don't know what students are going to say. That unknown means that the instructor will have to be ready to follow one student's interesting and unexpected line of thought, correct another's misunderstanding about the material, and also be prepared to respond to any number of possibly off-topic, inappropriate, hostile, or naïve comments.

To address these promises and challenges, the School of Education has designed a professional development program for UW faculty and teaching staff. See the Program Overview page for more details.
Note: if you are visiting this page and are at an institution other that UW-Madison and would like The Discussion Project to come to your campus, please go to our nonprofit website thediscussionproject@wceps.org

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The aim of this professional development series is to strengthen our campus-wide capacity to create welcoming, engaging, and academically rigorous classroom environments in which students experience productive classroom discussions on important issues and topics. Engaging discussions are one of the most rewarding and memorable activities that students and faculty alike can experience in the classroom.

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Teaching with Primary Sources Inquiry Kits | PBS LearningMedia

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Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Inquiry Kits are designed with teachers and students in mind. Funded by a grant from the Library of Congress, Maryland Humanities and Maryland Public Television developed the TPS Inquiry Kits and related Research Learning Modules to support K-12 educators and students. What are TPS Inquiry Kits?

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Science/Social Studies (STREET LAW) Cross Over Lessons

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Science/Social Studies (STREET LAW) Cross Over Lessons

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Register Here: bit.ly/CIVILDISC24

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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What does the statute require of districts?

The statutory language can be found on the state legislature website.

"An Act to amend 115.28 (55) (title); and to create 115.28 (55m), 118.40 (2r) (b) 2. L., 118.40 (2x) (b) 2. L., 118.60 (2) (a) 9., 119.23 (2) (a) 9. and 121.02 (1) (L) 8. of the statutes; relating to: incorporating the Holocaust and other genocides into the state model social studies standards and requiring instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides.

"121.02 (1) (L) 8. b. By July 1, 2022, as a part of the social studies curriculum, include instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides at least once in grades 5 to 8 and at least once in grades 9 to 12."

The statute applies to every school board, independent charter school, and private school participating in a parental choice program.

This means the main points for districts about this statute:

Expectation in Social Studies

Instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides be included at least once in grades 5-8 and at least once in grades 9-12

Districts had until July 1, 2022 to work their curriculum to meet this requirement (to start the 2022-23 school year)

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Act 30 (2021): Teaching the Holocaust and Other Genocides

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Wisconsin Act 30 (2021): Requiring the Holocaust and Other Genocides be taught in grades 5-12 Passed in the spring of 2021, Wisconsin Act 30 requires that districts ensure that the Holocaust and other genocides be incorporated at least once in grades 5-8 and at least once in grades 9-12 as part of the social studies curriculum.

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$5000 for Implementation of Civics Scope & Sequence

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$5000 for Implementation of Civics Scope & Sequence

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CESA 10 K-12 Civics Scope & Sequence District Application Email

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The George Washington Teacher Institute Residential Programs are highly competitive four to five day educational experiences which bring teachers to Mount Vernon for an intensive course of study.

Participants immerse themselves in the exploration and discussion of lessons learned from the remarkable roles George Washington played as friend, husband, stepfather, farmer, slaveowner, general, founder and president.

These short-term fellowships are intended to educate America's students in the history of our founding era - and particularly in the remarkable traits and accomplishments of George Washington - as an investment in the future of our nation.

Each year the Education Staff at Mount Vernon host digital and onsite programs for teachers. These programs are designed to take the best parts of our residential programs (access to scholarship, sources, and best practices) and bring them to teachers locally and around the country.

The Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year Award is presented annually to a Washington, D.C. Metro area History or Social Studies teacher who brings creativity and passion to his or her classroom; instills a love of learning in students; and deepens student understanding and appreciation of history.

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Teachers can find professional development at Mt. Vernon, to include, residential programs, fellowship programs and regioanl workshops and conferences.

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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K-12 Civics Education Scope and Sequence Framework

The goal of these teaching and learning resources is to support excellence in civic literacy and civic engagement so all students can learn to become both engaged citizens and critical consumers of information. Through multiple grade level units of study, the scope and sequence promotes active involvement among students in the civil discourse of their communities, state, nation, and the world, and supports them in understanding and participating in the processes of government, including voting.

Grades K-5 Civics Scope and Sequence The Wisconsin Social Studies/Civics K-5 Suggested Scope & Sequence is divided by grade. Each grade has a theme, with K-2 having a common theme of "place" and 3-5 having a common theme of "Wisconsin and U.S. Studies". Each grade has 4-10 topics, which could align to local units.

Grades 6-8 Civics Scope and Sequence The Wisconsin Social Studies/Civics 6-8 Suggested Scope & Sequence is divided by grade. The writing team decided this because they wanted to be able to build upon previous learning, and if the three courses were listed at any grade, educators would not be able to count on what was happening the year before.

High School Suggested Course Outline in Civics or Government The outline includes recommendations for both a one semester (18 week) course and a full-year (36 week) course. The full-year course suggests analyzing topics in greater depth and engaging in additional projects and simulations.

When will schools start using these scopes/materials?

CESA partners and Civics Fellows will be supporting schools and districts in implementing these scope and sequence documents immediately.

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Suggested Scope and Sequence for Wisconsin K-12 Civics Education

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We've seen a renewed interest in civics across Wisconsin and across the country. We need to build civics knowledge in all Wisconsin students in a way that helps them understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens. We also hope to empower students to get actively involved in their communities, helping to build and strengthen them.

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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DPI releases civics and social studies scope and sequence

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Building off State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s vision of having robust civics education in Wisconsin schools, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published a K-8 scope and sequence for civics and social studies education and a high school government or civics course.…

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CESA 10 Civics Fellow- Josh Zahl- Neillsville

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CESA 10 Civics Fellow- Josh Zahl- Neillsville

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My name is Joshua Zahl. I graduated high school in 2014 from Wausau West High School and college in 2018 from UW Stevens Point with a degree in Broad Field Social Studies. I accepted the High School social studies position in Neillsville in 2018. Here, I teach US History, Human Relations, and Civics. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, playing guitar, and playing all kinds of sports.

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For secondary civics & government teachers.

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The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 for the purpose of improving teaching about the United States Constitution in secondary schools.

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Intro. to Wisconsin Civics Project Oct. 23rd 4- 5:30 pm 

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Intro. to Wisconsin Civics Project Oct. 23rd 4- 5:30 pm 

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Intro to the Wisconsin Civics Project. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Intro to the Wisconsin Civics Project. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Middle School Civics Scope & Sequence Nov. 2 4-5:30 pm

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Middle School Civics Scope & Sequence Nov. 2 4-5:30 pm

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WI Civics Project: MS S&S Overview. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WI Civics Project: MS S&S Overview. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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High School Government/Civics Scope & Sequence

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High School Government/Civics Scope & Sequence

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WCSS -Wisconisn Council for Social Studies

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WCSS -Wisconisn Council for Social Studies

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WISCONSIN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES

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wisconsin council for the social studies

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wisconsin council for the social studies

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Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies

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The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies (WCSS) is a professional organization of social studies educators.

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High School Civics Scope & Sequence Oct. 30th 4-5:30 pm

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High School Civics Scope & Sequence Oct. 30th 4-5:30 pm

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WI Civics Project: HS Suggested Course Intro/Overview. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WI Civics Project: HS Suggested Course Intro/Overview. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots political organization established in 1920. We advocate for informed and active participation in government. The League welcomes anyone who wishes to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through education and advocacy.

The League does not support or oppose candidates for office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political. We work to influence policy through advocacy.

The League of Women Voters is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in principle and in practice, and believes there should be no barriers to participating in the League. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization's current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policymakers in creating a more perfect democracy.
Are you looking to get involved? Join us to make democracy work in Wisconsin!

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Demanding Stronger Redistricting Bill, Public Input

League of Women Voters of WI Pushes for Stronger Redistricting Bill, More Nonpartisan Safeguards

Ballot Bulletin: Absentee Voting

League Calls on Legislators to Reinstate DEI Funding

Ballot Bulletin: Hand Counting Ballots vs. Machine Counting Ballots

This summer LWVWI launched an educational series highlighting various election security topics so we are all better informed about the processes in place to ensure our elections are fair, accessible, and secure. This week we are highlighting hand-counting vs. machine-counting ballots.

Ballot counting machines (known as tabulators) improve election administration in three main ways: accuracy, trustworthiness, and efficiency.
Accuracy

Clean Water for Wisconsin

More than a quarter of Wisconsinites rely on private wells for their drinking water, but they don't have the resources to ensure those wells are free from PFAS contamination. PFAS are tied to serious health risks including cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, increased risk of thyroid disease, and growth, learning, and behavior impairment.

Running for elected office is an excellent way to make a difference in your community. Here are some reasons why you should consider running for office and helpful resources such as a helpful toolkit.

Be A Decision Maker

Your support goes directly to the League's work to protect and defend our democracy. Together we ensure our elections are free, fair and accessible; protect our environment; and reduce the influence of money in our elections.

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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots political organization established in 1920. We advocate for informed and active participation in government. The League welcomes anyone who wishes to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through education and advocacy.The League does not support or oppose candidates for office at any level of government.

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Enhace your teaching today by discovering useful tools from experts at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Help your students research history with helpful guides and lesson plans. Watch history come to life in our books, field trips and classroom visits.

Discover amazing facts about Wisconsin history on your own!
CHECK IT OUT!

Teach Wisconsin history with primary sources drawn from collections within the Society's Archives.

With resources appropriate for every grade level, bringing primary resources and critical thinking to the classroom has never been easier.
SEE MORE RESEARCH TOOLS

Discover Wisconsin history with offerings from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press!
Learn more>

Make history come to life for your students! Tour a local historic site or museum in your area to see log cabins, blacksmith shops, historic kitchens and more!
SEE ALL AVAILABLE FIELD TRIPS>

Explore key historical events that shaped Wisconsin and our nation. Read essays based on rare books and primary source documents.
SEARCH TURNING POINTS

Familiarize your students with the basic concepts and procedures guiding archaeological research.

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Teacher Resources | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Find teacher resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society, including lesson plans, field trip information, and access to primary sources.

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Elementary Civics Scope & Sequence Webinar

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Elementary Civics Scope & Sequence Webinar

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FREE online webinar Nov. 1 4-5:30 pm

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WI Civics Project: Elem S&S Overview. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WI Civics Project: Elem S&S Overview. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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How is inquiry transforming social studies instruction?

The answers to tomorrow's problems can't be found in the back of a social studies textbook. The skills needed in the modern workplace aren't practiced on a worksheet.

Inquiry Journeys, inquirED's elementary social studies curriculum, develops the skills and builds the content knowledge students need to succeed.

Continuous PD & Learning

Inquiry requires a shift in teaching practice- which can feel overwhelming to teachers.

inquirED's professional learning resources offer support to teachers, building their practice and confidence as they implement inquiry.

Move Instruction Beyond the Textbook

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How is inquiry transforming social studies instruction? The answers to tomorrow's problems can't be found in the back of a social studies textbook. The skills needed in the modern workplace aren't practiced on a worksheet. Inquiry Journeys, inquirED's elementary social studies curriculum, develops the skills and builds the content knowledge students need to succeed.

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Teaching with Primary Sources Inquiry Kits | PBS LearningMedia

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Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Inquiry Kits are designed with teachers and students in mind. Funded by a grant from the Library of Congress, Maryland Humanities and Maryland Public Television developed the TPS Inquiry Kits and related Research Learning Modules to support K-12 educators and students. What are TPS Inquiry Kits?

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Social Studies Recourses Webinars- Free to ALL

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Social Studies Recourses Webinars- Free to ALL

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Come learn about the new social studies scope and sequence.

After school virtual webinars!

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Elementary Civics & Social Studies - April 23, April 30, & May 7 by Eva Kuohujoki | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts