WCSS 25: Full Schedule

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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9:15am CDT

Student Centered Power for Student Centered Success

Saturday March 15, 2025 9:15am - 11:15am CDT

SENATE A

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Speakers

Michael Matera

EMC2 Learning

Saturday March 15, 2025 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
SENATE A

Professional Development, All Social Studies Educators

Host Organization Bill of Rights Institute
Company Successful Assessment, Learning Through Inquiry
Audience 2 Hour Hands-On Workshop

1:15pm CDT

Human Impacts on Land and Sea: Hands-on Geography Activities

Saturday March 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT

SENATE A

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Discover hands-on approaches to teaching the dynamic interrelationships between people, places, and the environment. Themes include global population trends, natural resource use, and how human activities have changed our landscapes and oceans over time. Engage in modeling, simulations, and lively debate that make course topics come alive.

Speakers

Kaela Swanson

Social Studies Teacher, School District of Ashland

I am a 8thgrade Social Studies teacher in Ashland, WI. By utilizing my adaptive teaching style, I connect lessons to the local area to help convey my learning objective. Incorporating local history into my lessons also helps educate my students about the original cultures and communities... Read More →

Saturday March 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
SENATE A

Geography, Middle School 6-8

Host Organization Ashland Middle School
Company Engaging Pedagogy, Local & Global Connections
Audience 60 minute General Presentation

2:30pm CDT

From Parchment to Practice: Why the Constitution Still Matters

Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

SENATE A

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This session will explore how the U.S. Constitution, written more than 200 years ago, continues to shape modern-day politics and society. Educators will learn how to help students connect constitutional principles—such as separation of powers, federalism, and checks and balances—to contemporary debates on governance, justice, and civil rights.

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Emilee McHorney

Teacher Programs Manager - Midwest, Jack Miller Center

Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
SENATE A

Civics/Government, High School 9-12

Host Organization Jack Miller Center
Company Bridging Past and Present
Audience 60 minute General Presentation