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2019 KS Social Studies Conference

Register at http://ksche.weebly.com/state-conference.html.

Do you need graduate credit? Newman University is offering 1 graduate credit for conference participants. Enroll before (or at) the conference using the form linked here - https://tinyurl.com/y5rddp8a. Then, following the conference, complete the post-conference reflection essay which will be emailed to you by Cameron Carlson, Dean of The School of Education. We appreciate Newman working with us to make this possible for teachers!

This conference is presented by KCHE in partnership with KCSS, KCEE, KGA, KHS, KSDE, and ESSDACK. We hope you enjoy this professional development experience!

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9:10am CDT

Breaking out of the Curriculum: Using Breakout Boxes for Inquiry Learning DeMattias Hall - Room 186Dr. Darla Mallein • Caylie Ratzlaff Escalation, De-escalation and Compromise! Use role-play simulations and games to teach empathy and decision making through the lens of historical events. Dugan - Conference Center (A)Nicole Padilla • Social Studies School Service (Sponsor) People and the Planet: Hands-on Geography and History Lessons Dugan - Conference Center (B)Todd Roberts

10:10am CDT

Authentic Historical Research: Teaching Grit and Perseverance through the National History Day Competition DeMattias Hall - Room 186Amy Steadman Making History Relevant through Objects, Drama, and Dispelling Historical Myths Dugan - Conference Center (A)Kate Dwyer • Katherine H. Harrell

1:10pm CDT

"It's ok to talk about it!" The Case for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Dugan - Conference Center (B)Dr. Tina M. Ellsworth Authentically Approaching the Two World Wars Dugan - Alumni RoomLucinda Evans • Casey Meier Redesigning Your Social Studies Classroom Dugan - Conference Center (A)TJ Warsnak • Derek Schutte Using Writing to Address "Hard History" DeMattias Hall - Room 186Summer Lunsway

2:10pm CDT

Beyond Hamilton: Incorporating Music Into Your Lessons DeMattias Hall - Room 186Jamie Dawson HersandHistory: Stations, Transformations, and other Engaging Strategies Dugan - Conference Center (B)Ty Unrau • Kaitlin Unrau You Can Do It: Tackling the Classroom-Based HGSS State Assessment! Dugan - Conference Center (A)Don Gifford