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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Explore the Center’s non-partisan framework–rooted in storytelling, critical thinking skills, and dialogue–as a means to dive into Supreme Court cases. Engage with ways to incorporate the stories at the heart of cases, constitutional questions justices use to rule on the case, and the methods of dialogue used to write opinions.
Director of Education, National Constitution Center
Hello everyone! I am the director of education at the National Constitution Center. Prior to starting at the Center, I taught freshman history at a high school in New Jersey. I loved incorporating dialogue into my classroom practices, asking my students to evaluate their own understandings... Read More →
While Act 31 provides a mandate for educators to teach about the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of Native Nations in Wisconsin, acting on this requirement can feel challenging without context or support. Join us as we unpack, unlearn, and relearn together, and explore resources for not just including, but centering Indigenous voices, perspectives, and stories in our learning spaces.
Join Alisha and Justin (hosts of the ENGAGE social studies podcast) as they explore dynamic simulations designed to bring social studies to life! We’ll showcase practical examples that engage students in active learning, deepen understanding of complex topics, and promote critical thinking. Expect to see simulations in action and walk away with ideas you can implement immediately.
These are exciting times for educators, but increased focus on STEAM has Social Studies on the back burner. How do we bring it back? Putting the “Social” back in Social Studies! From student and teacher designed simulations, app based gaming, twists on board games and more, come learn with us as we put the “Social” back in social studies to increase engagement.
Middle School Social Studies and English Language Arts Teacher, Bay View Middle School Howard-Suamico School District
I have been teaching 7th and 8th grade social studies and English language arts at Bay View Middle School in the Howard-Suamico School District for 21 years. I LOVE bringing social studies to life with my middle schoolers through simulation experiences, project based learning, and... Read More →
Join us as we share our unique approach to bring the Bill of Rights to life for today’s students. From engaging infographics to captivating lessons, along with interactive poster puzzles and beyond, we’ve got all the tools to make the Bill of Rights unforgettable.
Civil discourse is a core skill to support civic engagement and democratic decision making. It also helps create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, and can productively navigate disagreement. We will dig into how to define civil discourse, and how teachers in all subject areas and grade levels can teach the skills for civility.
How can students be a model for civil dialogue? How can teachers build student capacity through inquiry and discussion? The new PBS show Citizen Nation takes a behind the scenes look through the eyes of students participating in the “We The People” program to help build civic knowledge and skills.
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.
