https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1 en-us 2017-07-25 16:56:10 UTC 2017-08-03 15:00:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424166 Cross-Categorical Image Site
This site provides an enormous library of photographs that can be used with students as a means to draw connections from the past to the present.  This site is particularly useful when trying to meet the needs of struggling readers, non-readers and visual learners. I would share this site with fellow educators through my work on the Building Leadership Team and as a member of YCSD Fellows. Also, one can organize and manage their photographs on this site]]> 2017-07-25 17:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424166 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424220 Reading Like a Historian
This site includes a plethora of lesson plans at all grade levels. Each lesson revolves around around a thematic historical question and includes primary documents. These documents are modified for groups of students who have diverse reading skills ranging from very high to low. This allows students to investigate the questions by using literacy strategies.]]> 2017-07-25 17:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424220 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424498 A Way to Share and Collaborate
LiveBinders offers a means to collaborate, organize and share resources such as the one featured below. One may create their own books, ePortfolios, documents, etc. The program is easy for students to use and they can locate resources in a visual manner. ]]> 2017-07-25 17:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424498 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424618 Credit Card Simulator and More!
AVOID THE TRAP!  Having good credit is not such an easy thing.  Having the money or income to use credit responsibly isn't so easy either. This site offers a short video on understanding credit, a credit card simulator that brings "interest" to reality, quizzes, and more so students can experience the world of credit before they fall into overwhelming debt.]]> 2017-07-25 17:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424618 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424957 Top 10 Common Historical Myths
Students LOVE Urban Legends and Mythbusters and this page offers them both. Students may or may not have heard of the people or the events listed, but teachers can introduce the myth using false articles, music, art, etc... THEN present the truth.  Personally, it busted my belief in the Lizzie Bordan myth!]]> 2017-07-25 17:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179424957 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179425126 Use Game Based Learning to Teach Civics
Using game-based learning is Best Practice. It tends to engage students in the learning and make it fun. Pairing games to the standards is essential. You can use this practice to teach content, pair with learning objectives (thus supporting district curriculum and pacing guides) and design your own games.]]> 2017-07-25 17:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179425126 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179425390 What If....?
Students will use geography, population and other historical facts to predict what could have happened had things gone differently in History. This helps students question, reflect, ponder, research and make decisions. Students view videos that pose the question "what if"? on topics such as "What if Germany Won WWII"? and predict how things may have turned out. ]]> 2017-07-25 17:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179425390 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179425709 Cooking Up Wartime Recipes
This site offers recipes that can be used with students who have a need to develop life skills within their studies.  This site is useful with MD and Autistic students and, could generate an interesting end of year party for Gen Ed Social Studies classrooms. I think students could bring in a prepared recipe and share it with the class. This page also offers information on food rationing of the 40s and using these recipes to manage one's weight. ]]> 2017-07-25 17:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179425709 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179426300 http://archive.worldvisionmagazine.org/story/journey-through-school-day-kids-around-world 
What a great way to get students to experience the ways kids are the same and different across the globe.  Often, our students have little reference to life outside their immediate community and this brings the world to them through a common factor - school!]]> 2017-07-25 17:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179426300 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179426550 Elementary Introduction to Gov't
This web site offers quizzes, history, information on the Constitution, and more... Quizzes may be used as pre and post tests. Each sub-topic becomes its own unit. They do a great job of explaining the three branches of Government here.]]> 2017-07-25 17:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179426550 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179426666 Weekly Current Events
This eNewspaper provides a way for ALL students to become connected and engaged to the world around them. One's subscription includes interactive speaking pages, printable instruction pages, activities and guided practice experiences; all delivered in the weekly theme. ]]> 2017-07-25 17:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179426666 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179426811 Multi-Faceted Site
Pinterest is for more than crafts and recipes. There are terrific ideas shared by people on every subject and Social Studies is well represented here. There are links to downloadable resources and manipulatives to build activities. I really liked Me and My Community in the event I am teaching Elementary MD this school year. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/133208101449312029/]]> 2017-07-25 17:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179426811 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427067 A YouTube Channel
This channel offers a wide variety of fast paced courses in physics, economics, government, anatomy, literature and more. This channel can be used for Social Studies as well as all content areas. They have a playlist containing 50 videos on US Government and Politics and it's terrific. ]]> 2017-07-25 18:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427067 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427265 Professional Sharing
This is a terrific site that allows teachers to not only SHARE their successful lessons and units, but to also earn a little money on the side. YES, teachers should share and collaborate BUT sometimes we do so to the extent that we give so much and we can/should be compensated. Those teachers seeking compensation may ask for it while others can share for free. This is a paid-subscription site.]]> 2017-07-25 18:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427265 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427434 Resources for iPads
This page offers tech resources that can be used in many different ways involving education and and beyond the classroom.  Technology is used on a daily basis in most classrooms and grade levels have class sets of notepads for student use throughout the day.  iPad Apps for Social Studies  http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=119771  offers apps addressing civics, government, US history, World history and more.]]> 2017-07-25 18:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427434 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427815 Interactive Way to Learn History
Developed for use in middle and high school classrooms, Mission US engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive game and a set of curriculum materials that are aligned to national standards and feature document-based activities. The game immerses players in rich, historical settings and then empowers them to make choices that illuminate how ordinary people experienced the past. The Educator's Guide provides a wealth of resources and activities for both teachers and students, including primary source documents that show the broader social, political, and economic context of events and perspectives featured in the game.]]> 2017-07-25 18:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427815 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427944 American History course materials for junior and senior high school students and teachers are divided into twenty units. They contain everything from outlines, to puzzle worksheets, to lesson plans, to complete projects with grading rubrics. You can find even more materials to supplement your lessons by clicking on Social Studies or Geography. These also contain links to materials for elementary school students.]]> 2017-07-25 18:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179427944 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179428166 Reading Like a Historian
Videos are aligned with Common Core Standards for Social Studies. Pedagogical practice such as graphic organizers, journaling, group discussions, and supporting opinions are used to help students demonstrate the deep understanding of topics such as the one below.]]> 2017-07-25 18:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179428166 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179428638 Respect, acceptance and Appreciation
Terrific site! The site offers a quarterly magazine, professional development opportunities, classroom resources, film kits, publications, webinars and more. Topics addressed include: ability, appearance, family, immigration, race, religion, sexual orientation and gender equality. Materials are available K-12 across all content areas including ELL and ESL]]> 2017-07-25 18:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179428638 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179429039 Social Studies and History Resources
This page offers printable, lessons, units and quizzes to enhance all areas of study. Within the SS sub-directory, topics include: American/US History, Ancient History, Historic Wars, Economics, Civics and more. This is a time consuming site so narrow your search down to specific topic(s) and grade levels.]]> 2017-07-25 18:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179429039 geraldine_dewitt https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179429195 k-12 Resource Site
I have a membership to this site and used it frequently when teaching 6th grade last year. There are three main sections to this page: guided lessons, learning resources and teaching resources. Teachers may select their grade and subject and explore the alignments of resources to Common Core State Standards, generate worksheets or access lesson plans. There are also games, activities, songs and stories aligned to grade level and subjects which are very useful for engaging students.]]> 2017-07-25 18:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/geraldine_dewitt/zv9hidpqbj1/wish/179429195