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Welcome to WCSS 25 - MAKING SOCIAL STUDIES MATTER! We are excited to host a powerful two day conference in our state capital, sharing countless ideas and methods to continue making social studies relevant to our students.  Get ready to learn, grow, and have some fun in the process!
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Saturday, March 15
 

9:15am CDT

Using the FIELD Guide to Engage Your Learners and Create Powerful Learning
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
Powerful learning happens when we share powerful evidence, ask compelling questions, and integrate edtech tools into lesson designs! We’ll showcase beginner, moderate, & veteran-level exemplar lessons based on the FIELD Guide, all guaranteed to engage students with primary sources, inquiry, and tech tools. Leave with ready-to-use materials and planning strategies.
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Saturday March 15, 2025 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
ASSEMBLY

9:15am CDT

What Fires Together Wires Together: The Science of Simulations
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
Discover how simulations engage students in active, meaningful learning by combining physical movement, creativity, and problem-solving with real-world applications. Explore the neuroscience behind simulations, learn how to design and implement them effectively, and leave with practical tools to make social studies truly matter in your classroom.
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Saturday March 15, 2025 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
CAUCUS

9:15am CDT

1:15pm CDT

Using the U.S. Supreme Court to Teach More Inclusive History
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Courts are often venues for people to challenge discrimination and seek relief and societal change. Sometimes court is the best or only option. Other times it is not. Explore how diverse advocates used court to pursue equity. Cases focus on 5 areas: religion, disability, LGBTQ, AAPI, and Native Americans. Ready resources included.
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
CAUCUS

1:15pm CDT

WI Civics Fellows in Action: Projects Around the State
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
The Civics Fellows are classroom teachers from across WI who have been working to build knowledge and communities of practice for civics. Each Fellow has a personal project they have been working on and they'd like to share their work with you! Project examples include civic engagement in the classroom, teacher community and mentorship, and community/place-based learning.
Speakers
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Kris McDaniel

Social Studies Consultant, WI Dept of Public Instruction
I am the DPI Social Studies Consultant. My main work is to provide quality PD and resources to teachers and to connect organizations and districts. My main focus and passion, though, is helping social studies teachers in whatever they may need to provide amazing, rockstar instruc... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
ASSEMBLY

2:30pm CDT

Mentorship Matters: Supporting the Next Generation of Social Studies Educators
Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Supporting and retaining new social studies teachers is vital for fostering student success, strengthening inquiry-based instruction, and promoting civic engagement. Participants will gain an understanding of the overview of this mentorship project, connect with a community of peers, offering guidance based on individual needs and career stages.
Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
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