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WorkshopWorkshopReignite the Citizen: Integrating Civics Across the Social Sciences (Grades 4-12)
DepartmentDepartmentESU 10 - T&L
Default ContactDefault ContactDenise O'Brien
Default LocationESU 10 Kearney NE - Conference Room B - North Wing  (click here for building map)
Description

In a time of increasing political division, empowering informed and engaged citizens is more crucial than ever. This professional development session equips teachers in grades 4-12 with practical strategies to seamlessly weave civics into their existing history, geography, and economics curricula.

Why This Session?

  • Civic Engagement for All: Discover how to cultivate an active and informed citizenry within your social studies classroom.

  • Content Integration, Not Isolation: Learn how to enrich existing lessons with civics concepts, maximizing instructional time.

  • Meeting the Challenge: Address the growing need for civic education in a way that's relevant and engaging for students of all ages.

What You'll Gain:

  • Subject-Specific Strategies: Explore age-appropriate approaches to integrate civics into history, geography, and economics lessons.

  • Interactive Activities: Learn and practice engaging activities that foster critical thinking and civic engagement.

  • Curriculum Resources: Discover valuable online and print resources to support your civics integration efforts.

Together, let's build a generation of informed and active citizens!

Workshop Facilitator Lori Broady, Nebraska State Bar Foundation


Section(s)

AudienceAudience: 4-12 Grade Social Studies Teachers
Tags
AQuESTT Tenet - Postsecondary Career & Civic Readiness  AQuESTT Tenet - Educator Effectiveness

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