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MCSS Annual Conference • March 23-24, 2018 • Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, MI 1

March 23-24, 2018

Macomb Intermediate School District

2018 Social Studies Conference

Background image Copyright 2014

Michigan Geographic Alliance

C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 2

President’s Message

Annie McMahon Whitlock, President

Michigan Council for the Social Studies

MISD Layout - Conference Rooms

First Floor Second Floor

Welcome to the 2018 Michigan Council for the Social Studies

annual conference! Thank you to the Macomb Intermediate

School District for hosting a weekend full of social studies

educators coming together to learn, grow, be inspired, and most

importantly, make our social studies instruction better for the

students we serve. Each year, our conference partners are

essential to help organize this conference: the Michigan

Geographic Alliance, the Michigan Council for History Education,

the Michigan Council on Economic Education, and the Michigan

Center for Civic Education. Without them, this event would not

be possible. And what an event we have! We have amazing

speakers, presenters, exhibits, and vendors that extend beyond

social studies into the fields of literacy, art, and journalism. And

we have the opportunity to learn from amazing guests in the field

of history education, global studies, and civic activism.

There is lots to do here in southeast Michigan! So “C’s the Day” and dive

right in!

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Exhibitors


Name District Committees

Melissa Wozniak 2 Awards

David Johnson 2 Elections, Conference

Brian Milliron 3 Membership

Roy Sovis 4 Technology

Brian Stephens 4 Technology

Amy Striegle 5 Membership

George Chapp 5 Technology

Stan Masters 6 Treasurer

Marsha A. Lewis 7 Awards, Olympiad

Sean McBrady 8 Olympiad, Conference

Carolyn Frischman 8 Olympiad

Scott Roberts 9 Olympiad

Heather Wolf 9 Awards, Elections

Chad Zwolinski 10

MCSS Executive Team

Name Position Committees

Annie Whitlock President

Rebecca Bush President-Elect Membership

Carol Egbo Past President

Dave Johnson Secretary Elections, Conference

Stan Masters Treasurer

Evan Rokicki NCSS Delegate At-Large Awards

Adam Lincoln Technology Elections, Technology

MCSS District Representatives


Keynote Speakers

Joel Breakstone directs the Stanford History Education Group.

He received his Ph.D. from the Stanford Graduate School of

Education. Along with Mark Smith and Sam Wineburg, he led the

development of SHEG's assessment website, Beyond the Bubble. He

received the Larry Metcalf Exemplary Dissertation Award from the

National Council for the Social Studies in 2014. He holds a B.A. in

history from Brown University and a M.A. in Liberal Studies from

Dartmouth College. After college, he taught high school history in

Thetford, Vermont.

Karen Thomas-Brown is an Associate Professor of Social

Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. While completing

doctoral studies in geography at the University of the West Indies

(Mona), she was granted a Commonwealth Scholarship to complete

portions of her Ph.D. at the University of Liverpool in the UK. Her

Ph.D. research focused on the development of secondary towns in

Jamaica, and covered themes related to globalization, global local

dynamics, and urban development and planning.

Mike Thompson is the editorial

cartoonist for the Detroit Free Press.

His work is syndicated to more than

400 publications. Thompson, who

draws for USA Today on a regular

basis, has had his work reprinted in

such publications as Time, Newsweek,

Forbes, The New York Times and The

Wall Street Journal. In addition, his

cartoons have been featured on CNN,

C-SPAN, The CBS Evening News, PBS,

the Today show and the Fox News

Network. His work has won numerous

awards.


Schedule of Sessions Day 1 – Friday March 23

8:30-8:50am Conference Orientation

Welcome to MCSS 2018: C’s the Day! Creating a C3 Classroom Presented by Annie Whitlock, MCSS President & Sean McBrady, MCSS Conference Chair Room 100

9:00-9:50am: Session 1 Primary Audience

Discipline or Focus Area

The Updated Social Studies Standards Presented by Jim Cameron, Michigan Department of Education

K-12 Supervisors

Social Studies Assessment

Room 103

A Michigan Social Studies Standards update with an emphasis on the grade levels and standards most impacted and the assessment implications.

DIA Away: Think Like an Artist Presented by Gallery Staff, Detroit Institute of Arts

K-5 Social Studies

Room 104

DIA Away: Think Like an Artist is a free, mobile interactive classroom. Participants will discover some of the ways artists think and try out creative thinking skills at digital and hands-on stations.

Using DBQs to Engage Students in Authentic Historical Thinking and Inquiry Presented by Imali Kent, DBQ Project

6-12 Social Studies

Room 201 The DBQ Project was created to help teachers help students at ALL grade levels read with understanding, think straight, and write clearly. Our engaging questions and use of primary and secondary sources give students the opportunity to investigate history from a variety of perspectives, and support discussion and debate as students clarify their own ideas and write evidence-based arguments. Highlighting our newly released Mini-Qs in Economics and Geography, participants will gain a solid overview of The DBQ Project materials and understand how our resources and pedagogy align with the current shifts in social studies education.


9:00-9:50am: Session 1 (continued) Primary Audience


How to Incorporate and Manage Inquiry-Based Projects Presented by Jamie Hales, Frankenmuth School District

K-8 Geography Technology

Room 202 The session will showcase how to incorporate a student led inquiry project, using the geographic inquiry process, into the classroom. It will also include helpful hints on how to use technology to help manage an inquiry-based project. Attendees will leave ready to start their own inquiry based project with their students.

Let's Get Fiscal Presented by Derek D'Angelo, Michigan Council on Economic Education Room 203

9-12 Economics Civics

US History

Lessons from Understanding Fiscal Responsibility will be demonstrated and shared. UFR consists of 15 standards-aligned lessons covering aspects of U.S. History, Civics/Government and Economics, and is designed to enable high school students to understand the trade-offs of public policy and develop the ability to articulate their own positions. The session will help educators to teach students about the complexities of the federal budget, national debt and budget deficit, within the framework of economics and personal finance.




National Geographic Educator Certification Presented by Cindy Bloom, Michigan Geographic Alliance

K-12

Geography

Room 207 Join hundreds of educators around the world in completing the National Geographic Educator Certification process! This workshop will act as Phase 1 and launch you on to Phases 2 and 3. The Nat Geo Educational Community supports and utilizes the Nat Geo Learning Framework, focused on inquiry and exploration.

#TeachLocal with iCivics Presented by Kymberli Wregglesworth, Onaway Secondary School

6-12 Civics Technology

Computer Lab Join an iCivics Master Teacher to learn how to #TeachLocal with iCivics and the National Association of Counties. Focus on one lesson (County Government) and play one game together (Counties Work), and also look into the separate middle school and high school civic action projects, County Solutions. This session is in a computer lab but you may bring your own device if you prefer.

10:00am-4:00pm – Featured Attraction

Think Like an Artist - Open House Presented by DIA Gallery Staff

K-12

Social Studies

Location: South Parking Lot - DIA Away Mobile Classroom Head outside to the DIA Away interactive classroom, where participants will discover some of the ways artists think and then have the opportunity to try out creative thinking skills at digital and hands-on stations.




Assessment Literacy Presented by Jim Gullen, Michigan Assessment Consortium

K-12 Supervisors

Social Studies Assessment

Room 103 To increase Assessment “Literacy,” the Michigan Assessment Consortium spearheaded the development of Assessment Literacy Standards. An assessment literate individual is one who understands how student assessment can enable them to better carry out their role in education, believes that assessment can improve teaching and learning, and puts activities and behaviors into place to act on these beliefs. MAC’s goal is to provide a common framework and understanding to assist K-12 educators, students, parents, and policymakers in becoming more knowledgeable about assessment purposes and effective uses.

Questions, Clues, & Hypotheses: Using Inquiry-Based Strategies in a C3 Classroom Presented by Jana Kirchner, JK Consulting

K-12

History Literacy

Room 104 Want to design inquiry lessons for social studies, but just aren’t sure how? Learn an easy-to-use mystery/inquiry strategy that integrates a variety of primary and secondary source clues, engages students as they answer a historical question, and teaches them to read and think like historians as they make hypotheses.

History or Hollywood and the C3 Framework Presented by Scott Roberts, Central Michigan University

6-12

History

Room 201 This session will focus on structured instructional strategies for 6-12 teachers which incorporate the C3 Framework through an analysis of media (film and historical documents). Films such as 12 Years a Slave, The Searchers, and Iron Jawed Angles will be discussed.

A Tale of Two Cities: Detroit and Toronto - Teaching Canada Through PBL Presented by Laurie Erby, Saline Middle School

6-8 Geography

Room 202 What would the US be like if we had not fought/won the Revolutionary War? Canada and the US have a rich and powerful history that can be compared through many lenses. Using PBL, students have the opportunity to see our nation and our neighbor side by side as they develop and note the impact various events and choices made on both.




Religion in the Classroom: Working with the New C3 Supplement Presented by Andrew Askuvich, Institute for Curriculum Resources

6-12 History

Room 203 Education about the world's religious traditions is critical for students as they become global citizens. How can the new Religious Studies Companion Document for the C3 Framework help you to effectively teach this challenging topic? Using Judaism as a case study, participants will develop pedagogic content knowledge including: Teaching about Religion in Public Schools; Jewish Identity; Jewish History and Teachings; and Connections between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Geography Everyday: Integrating Geography and Geography into the Elementary Classroom Presented by Brandi Platte, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools & Gabi Likavec, Michigan Geographic Alliance

K-5

Geography

Room 207

In this session we will share ideas and lessons for integrating social studies (primarily geography) into the K-5 classroom both through station and warm-up activities and in-depth lessons.

Global Collaboration: Breaking Down the Classroom Walls Presented by Jan Harding, Macomb ISD & Sheila Majask, Chippewa Valley Schools

K-12 Social Studies Technology

Computer Lab

There are amazing opportunities out there to connect classrooms around the world! In this session, we will explore pathways to connect your students with global classrooms, work on solutions to national and international issues, and share research and presentations on projects they are passionate about.

11:00-11:10am Sponsor Address

Sponsor Presentations Room 100

_____________________________________________________________________________

American History Tours LLC


11:10am-12:00pm: Session 3 - Friday Keynote

Beyond Selfies and Hashtags: New Digital Literacy Curriculum and Assessments Presented by Joel Breakstone, Stanford History Education Group

Room 100

Having grown up with digital devices, many young people can seamlessly Tweet, post selfies to Instagram, and watch the latest viral videos on YouTube—sometimes all at the same time. But can these digital natives determine who has funded a website or evaluate the evidence provided in a debate on Facebook? This session will explore new curriculum and assessments designed by the Stanford History Education Group to help students evaluate online content.

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

Buffet Lunch and Announcements Room 100


1:00-1:50pm: Session 4 Primary Audience


Building Reading Like a Historian Lessons: Strategies and Design Principles Presented by Joel Breakstone, Stanford History Education Group

6-12

History Literacy

Room 103

Participants will explore the design principles of the Stanford History Education Group’s Reading Like a Historian curriculum and learn strategies for constructing engaging, accessible inquiry-based history lessons.

Developing Inquiry through Art Presented by Sue Troia, Detroit Institute of Arts

K-12 Social Studies

Room 104

Teachers will be introduced to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), a protocol that engages students in open-ended, inquiry-based discussions of art, sharing their observations and interpretations as well as the evidence they see that supports their thinking. Through these collaborative peer-to-peer discussions, students practice skills in deeper looking, critical analysis, and communication.

Action Civics and the C3 Classroom Presented by Brian Halberg, Mikva Challenge

9-12 Civics

Room 201

The session will provide an introduction to the Action Civics 6-step process and its role in supporting the C-3 educator and classroom. The six step model asks students to examine their communities, identify important issues, conduct issue research, analyze power, develop strategies, and take action to impact policy – while reflecting throughout.

Classroom Government for the Elementary Classroom Presented by Ruth Cummins, Chippewa Valley Schools retired

K-8

Civics

Economics Room 202

Classroom government is a hands on/minds on yearlong activity that immerses students in civic and economic education. Students write legislation to make changes in their classroom. The bill goes through the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial review before becoming law. Classroom dollars is an essential component.


1:00-1:50pm: Session 4 (continued)

Primary Audience


Michigan History Day®: Spark for the Inquiry Arc Presented by Amy Bradfield, Historical Society of Michigan

K-12

Supervisors

History

Room 203 Michigan History Day® is an educational competition designed to encourage students in grades 4 – 12 to explore historical subjects through hands-on study. Students participating in the program use all four dimensions of the Inquiry Arc from the C3 Framework. Participants will learn about resources to start the program at any school. Teaching Social Studies in Stories that Stick (Combining ELA & Social Studies)

Presented by Cindy Gosser, Social Studies School Services

K-5

Social Studies

Literacy Room 205 For thousands of years, stories have helped us create order and make connections between events. Teaching Social Studies thru a story structure helps students understand concepts that are difficult to comprehend in the traditional social studies curriculum. As an added bonus, for all of us who have trouble finding time to teach social studies and need to combine it with literacy to cover our ELA standards, using the narrative of a story is the perfect match. In this workshop, we will create the setting, create the characters, build background knowledge, face a critical incident and participate in a concluding event.



Primary Audience


Classroom Maps Also Teach Reading and Math Presented by Phil Gersmehl, Michigan Geographic Alliance

K-5

Geography

Room 207 Research results are coming in – making classroom maps, the right way, can help problem readers and math-phobes at least as much as the same minutes of additional reading and math. This session explores why this is true; participants build a model and get access to a website of materials.

GlobalXplorer in the Classroom Presented by Cindy Bloom, Michigan Geographic Alliance

6-12 Geography Technology

Computer Lab Empower your students to become involved in real world archaeology! Explore the crowd source platform, GlobalXplorer (initiated by Sarah Parcack, Ted Talk prize winner) which allows students to join thousands of individuals worldwide in identifying new sites and protecting archaeological sites from looting.

2:00-2:50pm: Session 5

Teaching Social Studies Inquiry and Writing with Sources to English Learners Presented by Chauncey Monte-Sano & Mar Estrada, University of Michigan

6-12 Supervisors

Social Studies Literacy

Room 103 Writing and reasoning with sources are key disciplinary practices that support historical understanding, civic efficacy, and success in high school and college. We share six tested “disciplinary literacy tools” that structure an inquiry process and support a wide range of middle school students in learning these key disciplinary practices.

Visit the MCSS 2018 Sponsors

Located in the first floor atrium and on the second floor landing, our sponsors are here to learn

about your needs and interests and to share information, resources, and new materials to

support the teaching and learning of social studies in Michigan. We encourage you to meet

them all to thank them for being here and for their sponsorship of this conference, and to

learn about their programs and materials.



Primary Audience


Discover U.S. History with National Geographic Learning Presented by National Geographic Learning | Cengage Learning Room 104

6-12

History

Are you a U.S. History Teacher? Discover history through National Geographic Explorers, Primary Sources, and more, including Literacy/Assessment Support. National Geographic U.S. History American Stories (for middle school) and National Geographic U.S. History American Through the Lens present high-interest, student friendly records of the history of the United States. National Geographic Learning’s newest core U.S. History programs reflect the National Geographic mission by fostering empathy and tolerance, and empowering students to take an active role in the events that make history every day. Students become stewards of the past—and learn what it means to be an active, responsible citizen. They are encouraged to examine the impact of their own choices on themselves and others; to think critically and carefully about ideas and actions; to become lifelong learners and teachers; and to advocate for the greater good as leaders in their communities.



Primary Audience


HIPPO: Providing Deeper Analysis for Primary Sources Presented by Geoff Wickersham, Birmingham Groves High School

6-12

History Literacy

Room 201 Using the acronym HIPPO, teachers will work with American history primary sources and hone their analytical skills using historical context, intended audience, purpose, point of view, and outside information. This will be a hands-on, interactive workshop that will be primarily for high school teachers but can be applied by middle school teachers as well.

A Model of Social Studies Leadership Presented by Pam Jones, Nicole Pemberton & Sheila Majask, Chippewa Valley Schools

K-12 Supervisors

Social Studies

Room 202 Chippewa Valley Schools has developed a structure and system for leadership in Social Studies that works for all stakeholders. This session will be an overview of the CVS story from the perspective of a district curriculum administrator and two lead Social Studies teachers. This session is for teacher leaders and supervisors looking for guidance and insight into how another district makes Social Studies work.

Economics...It's Elementary Presented by Zita Burton, Utica Community Schools retired & Derek D’Angelo, Michigan Council on Economic Education

K-5 Economics

Room 203 Learn about the exciting world of elementary economics and entrepreneurship through the Mini-Society program. In addition, $marthpath, Kiddynomics, the Personal Finance Printables workbook, and other examples of how to integrate economics into elementary classrooms will be explored.

Impact of Genocide: Teaching about Genocide using the Armenian Case Presented by Dikran Kaligian, The Genocide Education Project Room 205

6-12 History Geography Economics

Presenting the Armenian Genocide, we will show the patterns of genocide and its many stages. Using the Armenian case, we will also delve into the economics of genocide and the significance of the geography of the Armenian people, weaving in survivor testimonies and source materials.



Primary Audience


Watershed Wonders Presented by Marty Mater, Michigan Geographic Alliance

K-8

Geography

Room 207 Wonder how water is used and reused? Wonder how water can be used to regionalize the state of Michigan and the United States? Compare the major watersheds of our country using population and available water resources. Activities combine geography and science to teach basic water and watershed concepts. Materials provided. Using Classcraft to Facilitate a Standards-Based Classroom Presented by Kymberli Wregglesworth, Onaway High School

K-12

Social Studies Technology

Computer Lab Considering converting your classroom to standards-based grading? Interested in gamifying your classroom? See how Classcraft can help you do both! Classcraft is a gamified learning platform that encourages participation, collaboration, and good behavior. Combining it with standards-based grading can make your class exciting, interactive, and increase student learning.


3:00-4:00pm: Session 6

Primary Audience


World History: C3 Style Presented by Anthony Salciccioli, Clarenceville High School

6-12

History

Room 103 Participants will be presented with a world history course on Moodle that took fits current Michigan High School Content Expectations into the C3 framework.

Holocaust Education within the C3 Framework Presented by Tim Constant & Robin Axelrod, Holocaust Memorial Center

6-12 History

Room 104 This session will show participants how to use Echoes and Reflections, the Holocaust Memorial Center's comprehensive Holocaust education program, within the C3 Framework Dimension 2, Applying Disciplinary Concepts and Tools for Geography and History and Dimension 3, Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence.

Teaching the Declaration Presented by Glen Auten, Birmingham Schools & Ginnie Holloway, Rochester Community Schools

6-12

History

Room 201 This session highlights a variety of instructional strategies for teaching the Declaration of Independence and will engage teachers in ways that students can use historical thinking skills and inquiry to investigate the question: Why did some people in colonial America believe they had the right to form their own country?

We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution - How We the Students become We the People Presented by Ellen Zwarenstyn, Michigan Center for Civic Education

K-12 Supervisors

Civics

Room 202 We will explore the “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” curriculum plus share the research on its effectiveness. Through simulated Congressional hearings, increased knowledge, efficacy, and community development, we will introduce the James Madison Legacy Project - professional learning and resources for teachers interested in advancing participatory, student-centered learning grounded in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.



Primary Audience


Data Literacy for Social Studies: Opportunities and Challenges Presented by Tamara Shreiner, Grand Valley State University

K-12

Social Studies

Literacy Room 203 This session will present research on the role of data visualizations in Social Studies, and how students use data visualizations in service of Social Studies inquiry. Session participants will be asked to engage in conversations about the opportunities and challenges of incorporating data literacy into the existing Social Studies curriculum.

Student Travel Presented by American History Tours

K-12

History

Room 205 Have you ever wanted to provide a travel experience with your students? Perhaps you've thought of showing them Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston or Colonial Williamsburg. There are hundreds of locations filled with fascinating history. Students can learn so much more by visiting rather than simply reading about it in a textbook. Learn what it takes to give your students a trip of a lifetime.



Primary Audience


Fun with the Giant Michigan Map and Family Geography Night Presented by Michigan Geographic Alliance

K-5

Geography

Room 206 We will walk through linking the giant maps and Family Geography Night kits to classroom learning and how they can be used to engage families and communities in learning. Engaging with Technology: It's All Fun and Games! Presented by Sheila Majask, Chippewa Valley Schools & Jan Harding, Macomb ISD

K-12 Social Studies Technology

Computer Lab In this session, participants will experience a variety of Social Studies games and interactives to increase engagement, stimulate critical thinking, and reinforce key ideas using free technology resources that can be used in class, in stations, or for individual practice.

Fun with Giant Continent Maps and Family Geography Night Presented by Michigan Geographic Alliance

6-12 Geography

Room 207 We will walk through linking the giant maps and Family Geography Night kits to classroom learning and how they can be used to engage families and communities in learning

4:00-6:00pm – Sponsored Social Session (Off Site)

Big History Happy Hour Please join us for appetizers and socializing sponsored by the Big History Project! Location: Bar Louie at Partridge Creek Mall Presented by Big History Project


Schedule of Sessions Day 2 – Saturday March 24

8:30-9:00am: Welcome Presentations

MCSS and Sponsor Presentations Room 100

9:00-9:50am: Session 1 – Saturday Morning Keynote

How the concept mapping methodology became an empowerment tool: Building ownership and trajectories to teachers' learning and professional development about diversity and inclusion Presented by Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Michigan-Dearborn Room 100

10:00-10:50am: Session 2

Primary

Audience


Culturally Responsive Social Studies Classrooms Presented by Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Michigan-Dearborn

K-12 Supervisors

Social Studies

Room 103 This session will use social studies examples and illustrations to focus on teaching strategies and conversations that can help classroom practices become more culturally responsive.

Teaching Controversial Issues on the Classroom: Strategies for Facilitation and Inquiry Presented by Ian Fried, Close Up Foundation

6-12 Civics

Room 104 Facilitating classroom discussions on controversial topics is more challenging than ever. Drawing from the Close Up Foundation's 45+ years of experience, this session will provide teachers with facilitation techniques, inquiry exercises, issue resources and debate/discussion structures that engage students to consider all sides while promoting an inclusive classroom environment.




Is All History Worth Remembering? Presented by David Hales, Wayne RESA

9-12

History

Room 201 This compelling question is explored through the modeling of the lesson, "Collective Memory: Memorials and Monuments." Each participant will receive the book, Germany in Focus, from the Goethe Institute containing lessons, a resource disk, and a large map of Germany. Other resources and professional opportunities will be shared. Implementing Text Dependent Analysis Presented by Michigan Reading Association: Alicia Kubacki, Bay-Arenac ISD & Lisa Rivard, Macomb ISD

K-8 Literacy

Room 202 We will practice a Text Dependent Analysis and then actively use texts to design other practice TDAs for the 3-7th grade classroom.

Bridge Building Meets Archaeology! Presented by Carol Bacak-Egbo, Oakland University & James Robertson, Michigan Department of Transportation

K-12 History

Room 203

Want to dig into some cool history? Then come learn how the Michigan Department of Transportation discovered and excavated a significant prehistoric Anishinabek site! DVDs of inquiry-based lessons and teacher resources will be provided to all participants.

Interdisciplinary Learning for a Changing Planet Presented by Jill McGinn, Teacher Consultant for Michigan Geographic Alliance, Teacher Consultant for Population Education

6-8 Geography

Room 207 Teach about global challenges to the planet and human well-being by approaching topics through the lens of science, social studies, math and language arts. Engage in theme-based, hands-on activities that address population growth, land use, climate change and social equity issues. Receive electronic lesson plan matched to the C3 Framework.




Education for the Real World with EVERFI Presented by Samantha du Preez, EverFi

K-12 Economics Technology

Computer Lab Prepare your students with the real-world skills they need - financial literacy, civics education, entrepreneurship fundamentals, and more. Our sponsorship model brings more than 150 privately-funded online lessons into the classroom at no cost. Our interface is intuitive and timesaving, and our local implementation team is here to provide support.

Michigan Social Studies Olympiad




Innovation Isn't Just for STEAM: Empowering Students in the Social Studies Classroom Presented by Bryan Lindstrom, Rochester Community Schools

K-12 Social Studies

Room 103 This session is about how to move from engagement to empowerment in the social studies classroom. I teach AP Economics, and I had many reservations of giving up control in my classroom to help empower students. Through the Question Formulation Technique and different assessment strategies, teachers can get more student voice in social studies classroom. Addressing Social Justice Issues through the Arts - Resources and Principles Presented by Darin Stockdill, University of Michigan

9-12

Social Studies

Room 104 In this workshop, we will explore new, freely available resources for engaging students in meaningful discussion and learning around tough social issues, including police violence, racism, and gender-based violence. We will also discuss design principles for the development of a safe classroom climate that allows diverse students to learn, participate, and even take artful action.

Rome, Vikings, Ming, and ISIS: The Causes of Historic Events Presented by Phil Gersmehl, Michigan Geographic Alliance

6-12 History Geography

Room 201 Many people have tried to discern “useful” causal principles in historic events like the fall of Rome, the Vikings, the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, or the rise of ISIS. This session features new student activities about how to interpret the “lessons of history” and apply them to modern issues.

Patriot Week Presented by Judge Michael Warren, Patriot Week Founder & Tara Heywood, Portage Public Schools

K-12 Supervisors

Civics History

Room 202 Patriot Week renews America’s spirit by celebrating the First Principles, Founding Fathers and other Patriots, vital documents and speeches, and flags that make America the greatest nation in world history. Many of our current holidays have become overly commercialized or have lost their deeper meaning. We need to invigorate our appreciation and understanding of America’s spirit. Anchored by the key dates of September 11 (the anniversary of the terrorist attacks) and September 17 (Constitution Day - the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution), the schedule for each day has a separate focus.




Lewis & Clark Learning Stations Presented by Mike Mansour, Hawk Woods Nature Center

6-12

History

Geography Room 203 Plan to make a set of learning stations featuring six aspects of the journey of Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery. Each learning station will have all of the materials for you to make your own set including graphics, student directions and teacher's plans.

Global Concepts for Young People, Stories, Lessons and Activities to Teach Children About the World Presented by Becky Hunt, International Center for Leadership in Education

K-5

Social Studies

Literacy

Room 207 Create your C3 classroom based on 5 Global Concepts; Change, Interdependence, Culture, Scarcity, and Power. Connected to C3 and ELA standards, Becky Hunt, the author of "Global Concepts for Young People," will share stories and lessons and activities to teach your students about themselves, their community and the world!

Google Maps and Earth in the Classroom Presented by George Purdu, Wyandotte Public Schools Computer Lab

6-12 Geography History

Technology Google Maps provides a way for students to keep a map portfolio as a year-long project. Students can create layers and add specific information for different areas that are being taught. Google Maps is also now available as a browser-run application which is excellent for chrome books.

11:50-12:50am: Lunch and Awards Ceremony

Lunch and Awards Ceremony Presented by MCSS Awards Committee Room 100

Nominate Great Social Studies Educators!

Do you know an amazing social studies student or teacher? All MCSS Members are eligible to nominate

students and teachers for MCSS Awards, given annually at the MCSS conference. Check the MCSS website

(mcssmi.org) or email [email protected] for more information about nominating someone for 2019.

mailto:mcssmi.org

mailto:[email protected]


2018 Award Winners

Elementary Educator of the Year

Theresa VanSickle Collins Elementary School, Utica Community Schools

Middle School Educator of the Year

Amy Striegle Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton Community Schools

High School Educator of the Year

Adam Lincoln Ithaca High School, Ithaca Public Schools

High School Student of the Year

Alex VanDeWeghe Ithaca High School, Ithaca Public Schools

Middle School Student of the Year

Camille O’Mara Pierce Middle School, Grosse Pointe Public Schools System

Mel Miller Award for Stewardship

Brian Folmar Shrine of the Little Flower

Terry Kuseske Award for Promotion of Tolerance

Kelli Phillips-Herrick Roose Elementary School, Center Line Public Schools


1:00-1:50pm: Session 4 Keynote – Saturday Afternoon Keynote

Cartoons in the Classroom Mike Thompson, Editorial Cartoonist, Detroit Free Press Room 100

MCSS Journal+

The MCSS Memorandum is now the MCSS Journal+. This new format allows for peer reviewed articles in the journal portion of this publication in the back and for other items and columns to appear in the first part of the publication. In order to access the full Journal+ you will have to be a member of the Michigan Council for the Social Studies.

Journal Editorial Board

Bob Pettapiece, Editor, Wayne State University (retired)

Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury, Grand Valley University Carol Bacak-Egbo, Chief Archivist/Historian for Oakland County Parks Cetaura Bell, Teacher, Detroit, MI Sharon Elliott, Faculty & Assistant Dean of Teacher Education, Wayne State University (retired) Wei Cao, Marygrove College Sabrina Smith-Campbell, Former Teacher, Detroit, MI




Visual Literacy in the Digital Age Presented by Mike Thompson, Detroit Free Press

K-12 Social Studies

Room 103 Much has been made about fake news, but cartoons, memes and photo mashups about politics and current events can be just as misleading - and young people encounter this sort of content all the time. This session will explore:

How to interpret the message of visuals such as cartoons, memes and photo mashups on politics and current events that are everywhere on social media.

How to gauge the validity of visual message and be an intelligent consumer of such content.

How students might create your own visual messages.

Michigan and the Great War: Commemorating the Anniversary of World War I in Your Classroom Presented by David Hales, Wayne RESA

9-12 History

Room 104 Michigan recently established a World War 1 Centennial Commission. This session is designed for teachers to learn about the many educational resources available to teach and commemorate Michigan's involvement in the war. Resources will be provided and a sample lesson modeled.

Geo-Inquiry in the Middle School Classroom Presented by Jenna Purdu, Wyandotte Public Schools Room 201

6-12 Geography History Literacy

After attending the Summer Institute at National Geographic headquarters in D.C. and applying the Geo-Inquiry Process into my own classroom, I am ready to help guide other educators through an introduction of Geo-Inquiry. I will provide a realistic viewpoint of making Geo-Inquiry work with about 200 students and in a small, self-contained classroom. This session will introduce participants to: Ask, Collect, Visualize, Create, and Act. The participants will engage in the Ask Phase and the Collect Phase.

Are We The People in a Constitutional Crisis? Presented by Judge and Constitutional Law Professor Michael Warren, Patriot Week Founder

6-12 Civics History

Room 202 By thinking in terms of constitutional principles and the constitutional design, we explore a framework for navigating the hyperbole and hyper-partisanship of today. Drawing on history and constitutional law, Judge Warren will present various analytical frameworks which can be used by educators and students to address this profound topic.


2:00-2:50pm: Session 5 (continued) Primary Audience


Big History Project: Reading, Writing & Routines Presented by Angelina Kreger, Big History Project

6-12

History

Room 203

Teaching history means teaching reading and writing. In this session, Big History Project (BHP) teachers share their experiences integrating evidenced-based BHP reading, writing, and historical inquiry routines in their classrooms. Every student can be successful with explicit instruction and specific feedback. Let’s examine the systematic way Big History unlocks students’ potential and ingenuity.

Identifying and Reducing Bias Presented by Melissa Kiesewetter, Michigan Department of Civil Rights

K-12 Social Studies

Room 205

The purpose of this presentation is to help educators develop materials, write lesson plans and choose resources that are inclusive and free of bias. The presentation will define and categorize biased language and inclusive language, will provide methods for identifying and reducing bias and will offer resources. There will be an opportunity for participant interaction to give examples, share best practices and offer resources.

Do You DBQ – Digitally? Presented by Imali Kent, DBQ Project

6-12

Social Studies Technology

Computer Lab

Using engaging questions and primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives, The DBQ Project was created to help teachers help students read with understanding, think straight, and write clearly. Come discover strategies on breaking down a DBQ so that all learners can learn how to think like historians, engage in historical debate, and write evidence-based arguments. Showcasing our newly released Mini-Qs in Geography and Economics, participants will have the opportunity to experience DBQs through our new digital platform, DBQ Online. All participants will receive two-week digital trial.

MCSS 2018 Conference Committee

In addition to the MCSS Board of Directors, several volunteers were instrumental in planning MCSS 2018.

Please thank them if you see them! They are:

Derek D’Angelo, Utica Community Schools

Nancy Domke, Stoney Creek Schoolhouse

Nate Domke, Utica Community Schools

Molly Gale, Warren Consolidated Schools

Rebecca Gillich, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools

David Hales, Wayne RESA

Gabi Likavec, Michigan Geographic Alliance

Stephanie Mahar, Warren Woods Public Schools

Marty Mater, Michigan Geographic Alliance

Heather Novey, Romeo Community Schools

Louna Obeid, South Lake Schools

Nicole Pemberton, Chippewa Valley Schools

Brandi Platte, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools

Danielle Roeser, Romeo Community Schools

Theresa Van Sickle, Utica Community Schools

Kate Walczy, Warren Woods Public Schools




Sowing the Seeds of Hope Presented by Richard Gleason, Freedom Rider Room 100

K-12

History Civics

In the 1950s, Reverend Richard Gleason worked seven days a week on the south side of Chicago, redirecting tough kids from their anti-social activities to pro-social programs. He hung out with them, became part of their lives, learned about their culture, and earned their trust. In June 1961, he would become the 59th Freedom Rider and made the trek from Montgomery, Ala. to Jackson, Miss. where he was arrested with hundreds of others who rode into Mississippi between May and September. Almost six decades later, Reverend Gleason is still passionate about bringing hope to those in need.

Simulation Games Guide Inquiry and Connect Content Areas and Grade Levels Presented by Carol Gersmehl & Phil Gersmehl, Michigan Geographic Alliance

K-8

Social Studies

Geography

Room 201 We use simulation games to ask questions whose answers are multiple, have important consequences, and focus on real times and places. The sequence of simulations (plus clickable maps) connect elementary grade levels (3, 4, 5, 6, 8) and focus on geography and history content for Michigan and the U.S. We provide electronic versions.

Teaching Michigan Social Studies Content Through a Tribal Perspective - Online PD for Classroom Teachers Presented by Sam Morseau, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi & Jacob Gentry, EduPaths/Genesee ISD

K-12 Supervisors

Social Studies

Room 202 Since time immemorial, indigenous education has influenced communities through cultural teachings. Come explore FREE, relevant resources that provide a tribal and cultural perspective in the Social Studies disciplines and will enable teachers to upgrade how they help students meet the content expectations.

Voters Not Politicians: Engaging Citizens in Democracy Presented by Shari Rose, Voters Not Politicians

9-12 Civics

Room 203 This session will focus on sharing the story of Voters Not Politicians as an example of a grassroots contemporary effort to ensure that all votes count by having citizens engage in promoting a ballot initiative to end gerrymandering. Educators will gain insight into how Voters Not Politicians has organized citizens through education, signature gathering, and getting out the vote.


3:00-3:50pm: Session 6 (continued) Primary Audience


Fun with the Giant Michigan Map and Family Geography Night Presented by Michigan Geographic Alliance

K-5

Geography

Room 206

We will walk through linking the giant maps and Family Geography Night kits to classroom learning and how they can be used to engage families and communities in learning Fun with Giant Continent Maps and Family Geography Night Presented by Michigan Geographic Alliance

6-12 Geography

Room 207

We will walk through linking the giant maps and Family Geography Night kits to classroom learning and how they can be used to engage families and communities in learning

3:50-4:15pm General Membership Meeting

General Membership Meeting Presided by Annie Whitlock, MCSS President Room 100

Conference Evaluation

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Conference! We hope next year’s

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Special Thanks to MCSS 2018 Host

Board of Education:

John A. Bozymowski, President

Theresa J. Genest, Vice President

Edward V. Farley, Treasurer

Donald R. Hubler, Secretary

Brian White, Trustee

Michael R. DeVault, Superintendent

Dr. Alesia Flye, Chief Academic Officer

Thank You Partners and Sponsors

American History Tours LLC

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