Geo-Inquiry and the Art of Storytelling with National Geographic and GaDOE
Join GaDOE Staff and a National Geographic Explorer to integrate science, social studies and visual arts centered around real world issues and phenomena. Discover the integral role of images in storytelling. Gain an understanding of the National Geographic Learning Framework, a standards-aligned tool designed to develop an explorer's mindset in students of any age. Click here to learn more and register.
Picturing History Retreat: Using Great Children's Literature to Spark Inquiry in Social Studies K-12
Co-sponsored by GCSS & GaDOE
This literacy infused read alouds retreat connects educators with professional authors and illustrators. Held at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, nestled in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia, this retreat is expected to fill quickly. There is limited space available, so book your hotel and registration soon. Click here for more information and to register.
They Aren't Getting It: Methods to Engage, Excite, & Empower Struggling Learners
Join us for this hands-on workshop that provides methods for adapting instruction that will make learning attainable for all learners. We will share resources and model inquiry based strategies that are differentiated for all learners. Click here for more information and to register for upcoming workshops.
Teach what we Assess & Assess what we Teach
Join us for this hands-on workshop that peels back formative and
summative assessment in social studies. Bring a sample of each from your
classroom and polish your assessment skills to maximize learning for your
students. Click here for more information and to register.
Social Studies Inquiry Toolkit
Familiar with the basic tools of inquiry? Join us as we build on our use of inquiry strategies and tools. Go beyond inquiry foundations to construct powerful lessons that cement learning. Sharpen your saws in this interactive workshop. The 6-12 workshop is facilitated by Joy Hatcher, Social Studies Program Manager and the K-5 workshop is facilitated by JoAnn Wood, Social Studies Program Specialist with GaDOE. Click here for registration information.
Let’s Get Visual! Inquiry Based Instructional Activities that SWIRL
Explicitly teaching Visual Literacy in social studies increases engagement and allows students to make connections between their lives and history. This workshop will teach you how to: build visual literacy with visual journals, enhance your inquiry lessons, and incorporate the art standards with your existing lessons to create personal meaning for students. You do not have to be “good” at art to attend this workshop!
The workshop, facilitated by GaDOE Social Studies & GaDOE Fine Arts, is appropriate for teachers and school, district and RESA leaders or any combination of those. Activities will be shared and modeled for K-12.
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3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade History Refresher 101 Workshops
Join grade level colleagues in this lively, hands-on crash course on topics in U.S. History. We will model use of engaging inquiry strategies and resources while reinforcing and extending the content knowledge needed to teach the new Social Studies GSE.
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Inquiry: the Antidote for Feeling MEH in Social Studies Classrooms