WCSS 25

Proven education foundations and dragon-slaying go hand in hand! Wisconsin Adventures combines the myths and legends of Wisconsin’s past with the inherent learning opportunities of fantasy roleplaying games. Engage your students in a new way of learning by incorporating place-based education into the ever-growing community of TTRPG (tabletop roleplaying games) enthusiasts.

- Identify multiple ways that a comic can be used to discuss difficult moments in history in a culturally responsive way.
- Integrate primary sources into a history lesson in a culturally responsive way
- Describe ways that comics can be used to develop literacy and SEL skills

Inspired by the iconic "Schitt's Creek" scene, this session tackles the challenge of textbook fidelity. Attendees will explore the "Why" and research behind high-quality resource fidelity. Practical examples will demonstrate how to maintain fidelity while making social studies engaging, interactive, culturally responsive, and include content literacy. Join us to transform your teaching approach and walk away with valuable resources!