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This update contains the latest announcements and current news impacting K-12 Social Studies in North Carolina public schools. As always, we encourage those of you who receive the updates to please share this issue with others who are not currently subscribed to our listserv. To receive Social Studies Updates please sign up using the following link: Social Studies Listerv Update and Remind or follow us on Facebook and Twitter .
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Update includes:
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Financial Literacy Survey
- Carolina K-12 Events
- The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy
- Join the Museum in an Archaeological Excavation Can You Dig It?
- Professional Learning Opportunities on Service-Learning
- Connect with NC Global Education
- Additional Professional Learning Opportunities
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- Children's Book Award Winners
- NCSS Smartbrief Resources
AWARDS AND GRANTS
- 2019 Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year
- Additional Opportunities
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
 Take the Financial Literacy Webinar Series Today!
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction K-12 Social Studies Team is seeking to continue to provide support for North Carolina’s legislative requirement that states “each student shall receive personal financial literacy (PFL) instruction.”
The purpose of the Financial Literacy Survey is to gather information to determine how the NCDPI K-12 Social Studies Team can best meet the needs of educators, who are responsible for financial literacy in their classroom, school, or district.
Tell us how we can support you.
Take the survey today!
Did you miss the Financial Literacy Month webinars?
You can access them HERE.
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 Carolina K-12: Exploring Local Voices of Slavery and Freedom
Saturday, June 16, 2018
According to Teaching Tolerance’s 2018 “Teaching Hard History” report, we are not adequately teaching or learning about the history of American slavery. And while the report acknowledges what educators all know – that this is difficult work – it also reminds us that we can find empowering “promise and possibility within this history” by considering the individual lives and voices of the enslaved, who despite great adversity, resisted in a myriad of ways. K-12 teachers are invited to join Carolina K-12 for a day in historic Hillsborough as we explore local voices of slavery and freedom on Saturday, June 16, 2018 – only two days away from the anniversary of the historic “Juneteenth.”
This special program will focus on:
- Local, North Carolina people, places and primary sources,
- Helping teachers remind students that history happens here.
- Incredible individuals such as Elizabeth Keckly, who though enslaved for 30 years (6 of them in Hillsborough), went on to purchase her and her son’s freedom and became a celebrity dress designer for political elites such as Mary Todd Lincoln.
- The impact of freedom and how it was actually experienced by the people who had been enslaved throughout North Carolina until 1865.
- Addressing Teaching Hard History’s call for educators to “expand their repertoire of historical documents beyond the usual narratives to represent the diverse voices and experiences of enslaved persons,” we will explore and provide primary sources throughout the day that can be used in the classroom to provide students with a powerful sense of history and the complexity of the past, guiding them toward better critical thinking and analytical skills.
Check out the exciting agenda here.
This dynamic day will mix discussions with scholars, pedagogical exploration on using primary sources in the classroom, tours of historic sites in Hillsborough, and in conclusion, an awe inspiring public performance* by the incredible Mary D. Williams, in which she will highlight the way in which spirituals emerged from a mix of the brutal institution of slavery, African culture and Christian influences through her powerful voice, and yours!
This event is open to any pre-service or currently practicing K-12 public, private or charter school teacher who teaches about issues of slavery in their course. Teachers must be able to participate in the entire day to register. Participating teachers will receive breakfast, lunch, and 1.0 CEUs (includes pre-readings.)
Space is limited to 30 teachers.
Carolina K-12: Politics, Women, and Race in Antebellum North Carolina
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Carolina Public Humanities will be hosting a day-long seminar on Saturday, June 9 with related and more detailed academic content: “Politics, Women, and Race in Antebellum North Carolina” (9:15am-5:30pm at UNC-Chapel Hill.) While this program is designed for the general public and will be lecture-based (and does not include K-12 pedagogy), teachers who would like to participate as a pre-cursor to our June 16th teacher program in Hillsborough may do so for FREE (a $140 value)!
Please note on the registration form for Carolina K-12 whether you would also like to participate on Sat., June 9. Teachers who also participate in Politics, Women, and Race in Antebellum North Carolina will receive lunch that day and an additional 1.0 CEUs (includes pre-readings.)
If you have any questions, contact Paul Bonnici at bonnici@unc.edu or 919.962.1544.
Space is limited to 30 teachers – register HERE today!
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 Join
the Museum in an Archaeological Excavation Can You Dig It?
The
Museum of the Cape Fear and the North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction
History Center are sponsoring an archaeology summer field school. The field
school is open to 10 teachers from across the state. We are asking each teacher
to be willing to be paired with one student. Both teachers and students must
apply. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Travel expenses for teachers, including gas, lodging and meals, are covered.
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Teachers will earn CEUs toward certification renewal.
A
professional archaeologist will guide and instruct teachers as they participate
in an excavation of Arsenal Park. The course is designed to introduce teachers
to the methods of scientific archaeology and explore ways to use this
experience in your classroom.
This
is a unique opportunity for teachers and students. It is a two-week session.
While we prefer each teacher and student commit to both weeks, we know
schedules may not permit it. Therefore, teachers must commit to at least one
week to ensure they get teaching value from the experience.
Excavation
dates are July 23 – August 3, 2018.
For
more information and an application, contact Leisa Greathouse at 910-500-4243,
or by email at leisa.greathouse@ncdcr.gov. The Museum of the Cape Fear is a
part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History,
an agency of the N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. The North
Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center is an affiliate of the
museum.
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 The
Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy
Monday
and Tuesday, June 18 and 19
8:30 AM- 3:30 AM
UNC
Asheville: One
University Heights
1.2
CEU's
In this two-day
workshop, Michele Phillips and Phredd Matthews Wall with Facing History and
Ourselves will teach best practices and pedagogy that builds critical
thinking.
How does society
rebuild after extraordinary division and trauma, when the ideals and values of
democracy are most vulnerable? The study of the Reconstruction Era in American
history is essential to the understanding of citizenship and democracy in the United
States today. We will explore this significant period in U.S. history, when
Americans were faced with the challenge of restoring a nation amid the social
and political upheaval of the Civil War. In this workshop you will:
• Discover new
interdisciplinary teaching strategies that reinforce historical and literacy
skills
• Explore themes such
as historical memory, justice, and civic participation in a democracy
• Receive a free copy
of The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy
To register for this FREE workshop, click here
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  Workshop participants are also eligible to apply for the Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (SLICE) program to receive funding for service-learning implementation in Fall 2018. Learn more about SLICE HERE.
Application Deadline: June 15
For any questions please contact Justyn Knox atJustyn.Knox@dpi.nc.gov or 919-807-8385
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 Click the image to register or visit, the Eventbrite Site. For any questions please contact Justyn Knox atJustyn.Knox@dpi.nc.gov or 919-807-8385
Connect with NC Global Education
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INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
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Children's Africana Book Awards Winners 2018
Africa Access and the Outreach Council of the African Studies Association give annual awards for the best children's and young adult books on Africa available for purchase in the US. Read More about this year's Award Winners and borrow the books free of charge from the UNC African Studies Center.
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 Resources: National Council for the Social Studies
Check out the latest news and resources from the NCSS Smartbrief:
Iowa 3rd-graders study rights, responsibilities
Third-graders at an Iowa elementary school recently learned about civil rights and responsibilities during a three-part project created by their teacher Erin Sears, who is certified by National Geographic. Students learned about the school district's Respect Code, the US Bill of Rights and the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
"Hamilton" helps Utah students learn history
Students at a Utah high school are learning about the American Revolution through the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History's Hamilton Education Program based on the popular Broadway musical "Hamilton." Students recently researched and studied primary-source documents and will attend a performance of the musical, besides writing poems and songs about the war. The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah)
Yearlong project combines civics, literacy
Students at an Arkansas middle school have completed a yearlong project that integrated English and civics and included having students read books on various individuals throughout history. Students had to read at least 20 books from a list selected by their teacher and then create an exhibit and presentation on what they learned.
How to involve more students in class discussions
Bringing more students -- including those who may be reluctant -- into class discussions can help develop their communication and thinking skills, asserts educator Jori Krulder. In this blog post, she offers several tips for opening up classroom discussions to all students. Edutopia online
R.I. high-schoolers draft bill to equip schools
A group of Rhode Island high-school students recently testified before state lawmakers in support of a bill they drafted to better outfit high-school science labs. The measure is a result of the students' participation in a Generation Citizen project, which seeks to teach students about the political process and encourage their civic engagement. The Providence Journal (R.I.)
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AWARDS AND GRANTS
 2019 Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to the 2018 Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year: Lauren Piner!
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies recognizes exemplary teaching in the field of social studies. Teachers may be nominated by an individual; preferably a principal, supervisor, or fellow teacher, or a group. Self-nominations are also accepted. The 2019 Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award is presented at the NCCSS Annual State Conference, February 28-March 1, 2019.
The winner of the Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award will be presented an award check for $1,000 at the Conference Luncheon. The winner is encouraged to share his/her expertise and experiences by presenting on a session topic of his/her choice at the 2020 Annual Conference; if the winner chooses to do so, the NCCSS will also waive the Conference registration fee in 2020. In addition, the recipient will have an honorary appointment on the NCCSS executive board for one year of service.NCCSS looks forward to having the input of our Teacher of the Year!
If you have any questions about the NCCSS Teacher of the Year Award, please contact: Jeff Schneider at jschneid4@gmail.com.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2018.
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 Other Opportunities
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Target Field Trip Grant- Target stores award field trip grants to K-12 schools nationwide. Each grant is valued up to $700. Target will be accepting grant applications between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1.
- Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant: This Japan Foundation program assists educational institutions in the U.S. purchase teaching materials for their Japanese-language courses by providing financial support. Deadline: September 15, 2018.
- IGT After School Advantage Program: IGT's After School Advantage Program provides qualifying nonprofit community agencies and public schools with digital learning centers. Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
- Captain Planet Foundation Grants: The Captain Planet Foundation offers grants to promote the understanding of environmental issues through hands-on involvement. Deadlines vary.
- Awesome Foundation Grants: The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1,000 at a time. Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. Applications are ongoing.
- Teaching for Global Competence: The Center for Global Education is offering a new series of self-paced, online courses that make the Center's preeminent educator training program on teaching for global competence accessible to anyone for the first time. Try the first course for free!
- #GlobalEdChat: Join us weekly on Twitter for #GlobalEdChat, an hour-long discussion on current issues in global education. Thursdays at 8 pm Eastern time.
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K-12 Social Studies Resources
K-12 Social Studies Essential Standards Wiki
NCDPI's K-12 Social Studies Essential Standards Wiki website is a resource designed especially for educators to assist in the preparation of moving to the K-12 Social Studies Essential Standards. The North Carolina K-12 Social Studies Essential Standards are available, along with a number of other resources such as the Instructional Toolkit components and professional development material.
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