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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

10:30am CDT

Creating History Labs for Elementary Social Studies
Saturday March 15, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
History Labs are powerful tools for engaging students in meaningful historical inquiry and developing critical thinking skills using primary sources. With careful planning and implementation, they can transform social studies instruction at the elementary level. Learn to curate inquiry boxes to make elementary social studies matter.
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Saturday March 15, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
CONF 2

1:15pm CDT

Getting Nast-y with Political Cartoons in your classroom!
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Help students understand history through political cartoons. Explore techniques for interpretation and analysis, opening a new world of primary documents. Empower students to grasp historical concepts effectively.
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Saturday March 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
SENATE B

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

2:30pm CDT

Using Everyday Surroundings to Teach Geography
Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Students need to learn the beauty of the natural world before they become interested in saving it, and teachers can help students learn the basis for geographic knowledge in everyday experiences. Participants will explore concrete suggestions and interesting activities including connections for both the classroom and to share with families at home.
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Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
UNIV AB
 
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