Curating the TEKS by Jessica Bilnoski https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe en-us 2020-10-06 04:21:38 UTC 2025-11-19 15:04:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e9.png TEK bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805514548 2020-10-06 04:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805514548 Resource 4 bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805518913 Borunda, A. (2019, June 11). How can city dwellers help with climate change? Buy less stuff. Retrieved October 02, 2020, from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/cities-climate-impact-consume-less/
Our actions of consuming effects our environment. Humans can take meaningful steps to cut down on carbon emissions.  The article reveals our behaviors in six key areas that can make a difference: food, construction and building, clothing, vehicles and transportation, aviation, and consumer electronics from washing machines to computers to phones.  Basically, the less we buy the better for our impact on our environment.   ]]> 2020-10-06 04:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805518913 Resource 2 bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805521134 Handin, A., & Leeman, J. (2018). Maximizing Learning and Engaging Students in Elementary Social Studies. Journal of Practitioner Research, 3(1). doi:10.5038/2379-9951.3.1.1064
Students have the potential to be great at learning with purpose.  Teachers are recommended to use inquiry-based learning, project based learning, and brain friendly strategies.  The article research explains how “students enjoyed learning social studies more when they were given the opportunities to talk, write, teach, and physically represent their learning” (2018). ]]> 2020-10-06 04:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805521134 Resource 3 bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805522634 Pam, Anupama, V, T., Karen, Frausto, D., Boone, L., . . . Yamaguchi, R. (2018, May 19). 15 ways to make elementary social studies lessons more exciting. Retrieved October 02, 2020, from https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/social-studies/
Time to focus and make room for social studies lessons.  Using your state standards, students can understand cultures and make connections to the past.  The article provides innovative ways to introduce social studies as a creative subject and not the boring old ways of teaching from textbooks.  ]]> 2020-10-06 04:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805522634 Resource 1 bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805524173 Powerful, Purposeful Pedagogy in Elementary School Social Studies. (2017). Retrieved October 02, 2020, from https://www.socialstudies.org/position-statements/powerful-purposeful-pedagogy-elementary-school-social-studies
Social studies should be a vital part in elementary education.  The idea is to build our nation with active participants who want to participate in a democratic society.  Young learners need access to resources that teach problem solving and judgment skills. ]]> 2020-10-06 04:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805524173 Book 2 bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805529562 Lily wants a lot of things, but she realizes the difference between wants and needs.
Lily and her Dad drive around town and discover their wants and needs. The book provides great illustrations.    
]]> 2020-10-06 04:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805529562 Book 3 bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805536278 This book can teach the difference between needs and wants and is good for teaching the concept of things that help you stay alive are needs, and everything else is a want. Easy to understand text and fun pictures. ]]> 2020-10-06 04:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805536278 Book 1 bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805538613 The pigeon series of books provide wonderful teaching elements with a likable character.  This book will provide a hook element, meaning a possible engagement book to introduce students to the idea of wants may not be what we need. ]]> 2020-10-06 04:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805538613 Website bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805545196 This is an example lesson to use and begin to consider the relationship between consumer goods and happiness. The happiness media element helps students to move toward the general idea that many things that make us happy don't always cost money, things that are expensive don't always make us happy, and more is not always better. ]]> 2020-10-06 04:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805545196 Youtube video bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805556209 The video provides a good description to identify basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter.  The video voice is clear and easy to understand.  The pictures are great and appropriate for a classroom setting.   ]]> 2020-10-06 04:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805556209 Guest Speaker bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805560677 Parents or volunteers in the community willing to explain their jobs and the relationship to wants, needs and economics.  ]]> 2020-10-06 04:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805560677 Field Trip Idea bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805563208 2020-10-06 04:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805563208 Image bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805567617 This is an interactive photo of daily life in the colonies.  This incorporates history with the needs of New England colonist farmers.  ]]> 2020-10-06 04:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805567617 Free Choice Resource bilnoskijessica https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805570539 2020-10-06 04:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bilnoskijessica/joua374wvjoer6qe/wish/805570539