3.29.2011


 * __ Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers and Administrators Listserv __**

This issue: Friday 4/1/2011 You can find more on all of these at: http://wisocstlistserv.wikispaces.com/3.29.2011 Last week was crazy with the WCSS conference – so I apologize in advance for this being so huge – and on a Friday, to boot! – but there’s a lot of info to get out! As always – find me on Twitter [|@WisDPIsocstu] or [|@WisDPIpersfin], on Facebook at “[|Social Studies Education in Wisconsin]”, and on Diigo at [|kmickeyd]!   ** __Announcements__ **: In case you didn’t notice, I’ve moved to a new wiki for the listserv information! You can still find loads of stuff at the wiki I use for presentations (http://mcdsocst.wikispaces.com ), but all listserv info will now be located at http://wisocstlistserv.wikispaces.com/. It was getting too confusing!

The most current information on the Common State Standards in Social Studies was shared at the WCSS conference. For some general info, take a look at the document below. ** __WCSS info:__ ** If you attended the WCSS conference last week, you can find the online survey for conference feedback at: []. Additionally, you can vote in the current WCSS elections online at: []. If you were at any of my sessions and are interested in getting the information – or if you missed my presentations and want to see what they were about, you can get all of it at: [] – otherwise known as the presentation wiki. J  ** __General Conferences__ **: http://wisocstlistserv.wikispaces.com/3.29.2011   · The 15th Annual American Indian Studies Summer Institute (sponsored by DPI, Oneida Nation Elementary School, and First Nations Studies program at UW-Green Bay) will be held June 20-24 at Oneida Nation Elementary School in Oneida, WI. // The American Indian Studies Summer Institute (AISSI) is an active, highly participatory, week-long workshop designed to increase participants’ understanding of issues related to the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the federally recognized tribes and bands in Wisconsin. // Come join me – I’ll be there all week, learning from JP and the gang! More information and the flyer for the event can be found on the wiki above. Last year’s feedback included: //“This experience was wonderful. I leave here with a lot more knowledge about culturally responsive, appropriate education. Sovereignty,. . . now I feel like I can explain it. All the staff members were so helpful and accepting and non-judgmental to our sometimes ignorant questions.” (2010) //

 //﻿ //    · $750 scholarships are available for Wisconsin educators interested in attending Advanced Placement Summer Institutes. Both APSI’s are during the week of June 20-24, 2011. More info can be found at: [] and []. ** __Wisconsin Resource of the Week__ **: · [|http://csumc.wisc.edu/WTLC/(http://csumc.wisc.edu/wtlc/] // Lakefronts & Backstories: A WTLC Here at Home Tour August 1-5, 2011. //Registration is now open for the 6th annual WTLC // Here at Home // cultural tour for K-12 teachers. These popular tours examine local cultures in Wisconsin and enable teachers to create integrated lessons that link with academic standards and that place specific knowledge in broad context. This year's tour will focus on “the land between the lakes” – that area in Northeastern Wisconsin between Lakes Winnebago and Michigan. The tour is being offered by Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture in partnership with the Chippewa Valley Museum. The all-inclusive cost is $200. Graduate credit is available for additional fees. Deadline for registration is April 30, 2011. ** __Tech Tip of the Week__ **: · Skype in the Classroom [] is brand new, and allows connection between classes around the world! It’s a free community – give it a try! ** __Elementary– More Info at__ ** http://wisocstlistserv.wikispaces.com/3.29.2011 · The Civil War Trust has a FREE Civil War elementary curriculum available online at [] in honor of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. ** __Civics/Government– More Info at__ ** http://wisocstlistserv.wikispaces.com/3.29.2011 · Looking for multiple ways to present the current Wisconsin situation to your students? Try ECB’s Engage! program: [] They also have a resource about teaching controversial issues with a Structured Academic Controversy lesson: [], and specific information on the Budget Repair Bill (go down the right side of the page): [] ** __Economics– More Info at__ ** http://wisocstlistserv.wikispaces.com/3.29.2011

· The National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy, held in Madison, Wisconsin, has opened registration. Additional information about the Institute and its history may be found at []. The final booklet outlining the entire institute can be found below: · Bioenergy Institute for Educators 2011, UW Madison. Learn about cutting edge research and the potential for sustainable biofuels at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center at UW-Madison. This six day workshop includes lab and field visits with scientists, discussions on sustainable systems, time for reflection on effective pedagogy and development of classroom applications. $500 stipend provided. Short application required, admission on a rolling basis until May 2, 2011. Preference given to teams of educators who register together (may be from multiple disciplines, age groups or schools) [] ** __Geography– More Info at__ ** http://wisocstlistserv.wikispaces.com/3.29.2011 · The Global Marketplace is a one-day workshop on April 20, 2011 offered by the Wisconsin International Outreach Council and DPI. It will concentrate on events from around the world and link between subject areas. More information can be found at []

· Wisconsin Nicaragua Partners trip to Nicaragua, August 2 – 12th, 2011. Travel with other educators to Nicaragua, which includes interacting with Nicaraguan people at a local level. Participants will attend and lead workshops during the trip and also tour the nation with a bilingual guide. Graduate credits available. Additional information can be found at [|www.wisnic.org] -- there is a brochure available with more info below: ** __History– More Info at__ ** http://wisocstlistserv.wikispaces.com/3.29.2011

· National Conference for educators on the Holocaust through the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. This conference will be held July 13 – 15 in Washington, DC. More info and a flyer can be found below: · The Civil War Trust has a FREE Civil War K-12 curriculum available online at [] in honor of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. · On the same topic, Houghton-Mifflin and the History Channel have teamed to present the National Civil War Student Challenge, an online national trivia contest for high school students. More info & registration at: [] · And more – Civil War Reporter on Twitter -- [] As always, please let me know if there's any questions you have! kristen.mcdaniel@dpi.wi.gov