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2018 Social Studies Conference
March 23-24, 2018
Macomb Intermediate School District
MCSS Annual Conference • March 23-24, 2018 • Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, MI 1
Background image Copyright 2014
Michigan Geographic Alliance
President’s Message
Welcome to the 2018 Michigan Council for the Social Studies
annual conference! Thank you to the Macomb Intermediate
School District for hosting a weekend full of social studies
educators coming together to learn, grow, be inspired, and most
importantly, make our social studies instruction better for the
students we serve. Each year, our conference partners are
essential to help organize this conference: the Michigan
Geographic Alliance, the Michigan Council for History Education,
the Michigan Council on Economic Education, and the Michigan
Center for Civic Education. Without them, this event would not
be possible. And what an event we have! We have amazing
speakers, presenters, exhibits, and vendors that extend beyond
social studies into the fields of literacy, art, and journalism. And Annie McMahon Whitlock, President
we have the opportunity to learn from amazing guests in the field Michigan Council for the Social Studies
of history education, global studies, and civic activism.
There is lots to do here in southeast Michigan! So “C’s the Day” and dive
right in!
MISD Layout - Conference Rooms
First Floor Second Floor
205
Exhibitors
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MCSS District Representatives
Name District Committees
Melissa Wozniak 2 Awards
David Johnson 2 Elections, Conference
Brian Milliron 3 Membership
Roy Sovis 4 Technology
Brian Stephens 4 Technology
Amy Striegle 5 Membership
George Chapp 5 Technology
Stan Masters 6 Treasurer
Marsha A. Lewis 7 Awards, Olympiad
Sean McBrady 8 Olympiad, Conference
Carolyn Frischman 8 Olympiad
Scott Roberts 9 Olympiad
Heather Wolf 9 Awards, Elections
Chad Zwolinski 10
MCSS Executive Team
Name Position Committees
Annie Whitlock President
Rebecca Bush President-Elect Membership
Carol Egbo Past President
Dave Johnson Secretary Elections, Conference
Stan Masters Treasurer
Evan Rokicki NCSS Delegate At-Large Awards
Adam Lincoln Technology Elections, Technology
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Keynote Speakers
Joel Breakstone directs the Stanford History Education Group.
He received his Ph.D. from the Stanford Graduate School of
Education. Along with Mark Smith and Sam Wineburg, he led the
development of SHEG's assessment website, Beyond the Bubble. He
received the Larry Metcalf Exemplary Dissertation Award from the
National Council for the Social Studies in 2014. He holds a B.A. in
history from Brown University and a M.A. in Liberal Studies from
Dartmouth College. After college, he taught high school history in
Thetford, Vermont.
Karen Thomas-Brown is an Associate Professor of Social
Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. While completing
doctoral studies in geography at the University of the West Indies
(Mona), she was granted a Commonwealth Scholarship to complete
portions of her Ph.D. at the University of Liverpool in the UK. Her
Ph.D. research focused on the development of secondary towns in
Jamaica, and covered themes related to globalization, global local
dynamics, and urban development and planning.
Mike Thompson is the editorial
cartoonist for the Detroit Free Press.
His work is syndicated to more than
400 publications. Thompson, who
draws for USA Today on a regular
basis, has had his work reprinted in
such publications as Time, Newsweek,
Forbes, The New York Times and The
Wall Street Journal. In addition, his
cartoons have been featured on CNN,
C-SPAN, The CBS Evening News, PBS,
the Today show and the Fox News
Network. His work has won numerous
awards.
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Schedule of Sessions Day 1 – Friday March 23
8:30-8:50am Conference Orientation
Welcome to MCSS 2018: C’s the Day! Creating a C3 Classroom
Presented by Annie Whitlock, MCSS President & Sean McBrady, MCSS Conference Chair
Room 100
9:00-9:50am: Session 1 Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
The Updated Social Studies Standards K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Jim Cameron, Michigan Department of Education Supervisors Assessment
Room 103
A Michigan Social Studies Standards update with an emphasis on the grade levels and standards most
impacted and the assessment implications.
DIA Away: Think Like an Artist K-5 Social Studies
Presented by Gallery Staff, Detroit Institute of Arts
Room 104
DIA Away: Think Like an Artist is a free, mobile interactive classroom. Participants will discover some of the
ways artists think and try out creative thinking skills at digital and hands-on stations.
Using DBQs to Engage Students in Authentic Historical Thinking and 6-12 Social Studies
Inquiry
Presented by Imali Kent, DBQ Project
Room 201
The DBQ Project was created to help teachers help students at ALL grade levels read with understanding,
think straight, and write clearly. Our engaging questions and use of primary and secondary sources give
students the opportunity to investigate history from a variety of perspectives, and support discussion and
debate as students clarify their own ideas and write evidence-based arguments. Highlighting our newly
released Mini-Qs in Economics and Geography, participants will gain a solid overview of The DBQ Project
materials and understand how our resources and pedagogy align with the current shifts in social studies
education.
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9:00-9:50am: Session 1 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
How to Incorporate and Manage Inquiry-Based Projects K-8 Geography
Presented by Jamie Hales, Frankenmuth School District Technology
Room 202
The session will showcase how to incorporate a student led inquiry project, using the geographic inquiry
process, into the classroom. It will also include helpful hints on how to use technology to help manage an
inquiry-based project. Attendees will leave ready to start their own inquiry based project with their
students.
Let's Get Fiscal 9-12 Economics
Presented by Derek D'Angelo, Michigan Council on Economic Education Civics
Room 203 US History
Lessons from Understanding Fiscal Responsibility will be demonstrated and shared. UFR consists of 15
standards-aligned lessons covering aspects of U.S. History, Civics/Government and Economics, and is
designed to enable high school students to understand the trade-offs of public policy and develop the
ability to articulate their own positions. The session will help educators to teach students about the
complexities of the federal budget, national debt and budget deficit, within the framework of economics
and personal finance.
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9:00-9:50am: Session 1 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
National Geographic Educator Certification K-12 Geography
Presented by Cindy Bloom, Michigan Geographic Alliance
Room 207
Join hundreds of educators around the world in completing the National Geographic Educator Certification
process! This workshop will act as Phase 1 and launch you on to Phases 2 and 3. The Nat Geo Educational
Community supports and utilizes the Nat Geo Learning Framework, focused on inquiry and exploration.
#TeachLocal with iCivics 6-12 Civics
Presented by Kymberli Wregglesworth, Onaway Secondary School Technology
Computer Lab
Join an iCivics Master Teacher to learn how to #TeachLocal with iCivics and the National Association of
Counties. Focus on one lesson (County Government) and play one game together (Counties Work), and also
look into the separate middle school and high school civic action projects, County Solutions. This session is
in a computer lab but you may bring your own device if you prefer.
10:00am-4:00pm – Featured Attraction
Think Like an Artist - Open House K-12 Social Studies
Presented by DIA Gallery Staff
Location: South Parking Lot - DIA Away Mobile Classroom
Head outside to the DIA Away interactive classroom, where participants will discover some of the ways
artists think and then have the opportunity to try out creative thinking skills at digital and hands-on
stations.
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10:00-10:50am: Session 2 Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Assessment Literacy K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Jim Gullen, Michigan Assessment Consortium Supervisors Assessment
Room 103
To increase Assessment “Literacy,” the Michigan Assessment Consortium spearheaded the development of
Assessment Literacy Standards. An assessment literate individual is one who understands how student
assessment can enable them to better carry out their role in education, believes that assessment can
improve teaching and learning, and puts activities and behaviors into place to act on these beliefs. MAC’s
goal is to provide a common framework and understanding to assist K-12 educators, students, parents, and
policymakers in becoming more knowledgeable about assessment purposes and effective uses.
Questions, Clues, & Hypotheses: Using Inquiry-Based Strategies in a C3 K-12 History
Classroom Literacy
Presented by Jana Kirchner, JK Consulting
Room 104
Want to design inquiry lessons for social studies, but just aren’t sure how? Learn an easy-to-use
mystery/inquiry strategy that integrates a variety of primary and secondary source clues, engages students
as they answer a historical question, and teaches them to read and think like historians as they make
hypotheses.
History or Hollywood and the C3 Framework 6-12 History
Presented by Scott Roberts, Central Michigan University
Room 201
This session will focus on structured instructional strategies for 6-12 teachers which incorporate the C3
Framework through an analysis of media (film and historical documents). Films such as 12 Years a Slave,
The Searchers, and Iron Jawed Angles will be discussed.
A Tale of Two Cities: Detroit and Toronto - Teaching Canada Through PBL 6-8 Geography
Presented by Laurie Erby, Saline Middle School
Room 202
What would the US be like if we had not fought/won the Revolutionary War? Canada and the US have a
rich and powerful history that can be compared through many lenses. Using PBL, students have the
opportunity to see our nation and our neighbor side by side as they develop and note the impact various
events and choices made on both.
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10:00-10:50am: Session 2 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Religion in the Classroom: Working with the New C3 Supplement 6-12 History
Presented by Andrew Askuvich, Institute for Curriculum Resources
Room 203
Education about the world's religious traditions is critical for students as they become global citizens. How
can the new Religious Studies Companion Document for the C3 Framework help you to effectively teach
this challenging topic? Using Judaism as a case study, participants will develop pedagogic content
knowledge including: Teaching about Religion in Public Schools; Jewish Identity; Jewish History and
Teachings; and Connections between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Geography Everyday: Integrating Geography and Geography into the K-5 Geography
Elementary Classroom
Presented by Brandi Platte, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools & Gabi Likavec,
Michigan Geographic Alliance
Room 207
In this session we will share ideas and lessons for integrating social studies (primarily geography) into the K-
5 classroom both through station and warm-up activities and in-depth lessons.
Global Collaboration: Breaking Down the Classroom Walls K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Jan Harding, Macomb ISD & Sheila Majask, Chippewa Valley Technology
Schools
Computer Lab
There are amazing opportunities out there to connect classrooms around the world! In this session, we will
explore pathways to connect your students with global classrooms, work on solutions to national and
international issues, and share research and presentations on projects they are passionate about.
11:00-11:10am Sponsor Address
Sponsor Presentations
Room 100
_____________________________________________________________________________
American History Tours LLC
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11:10am-12:00pm: Session 3 - Friday Keynote
Beyond Selfies and Hashtags: New Digital Literacy Curriculum and Assessments
Presented by Joel Breakstone, Stanford History Education Group
Room 100
Having grown up with digital devices, many young people can seamlessly Tweet,
post selfies to Instagram, and watch the latest viral videos on YouTube—
sometimes all at the same time. But can these digital natives determine who has
funded a website or evaluate the evidence provided in a debate on Facebook?
This session will explore new curriculum and assessments designed by the
Stanford History Education Group to help students evaluate online content.
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
Buffet Lunch and Announcements
Room 100
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 101:00-1:50pm: Session 4 Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Building Reading Like a Historian Lessons: Strategies and Design 6-12 History
Principles Literacy
Presented by Joel Breakstone, Stanford History Education Group
Room 103
Participants will explore the design principles of the Stanford History Education Group’s Reading Like a
Historian curriculum and learn strategies for constructing engaging, accessible inquiry-based history
lessons.
Developing Inquiry through Art K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Sue Troia, Detroit Institute of Arts
Room 104
Teachers will be introduced to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), a protocol that engages students in open-
ended, inquiry-based discussions of art, sharing their observations and interpretations as well as the
evidence they see that supports their thinking. Through these collaborative peer-to-peer discussions,
students practice skills in deeper looking, critical analysis, and communication.
Action Civics and the C3 Classroom 9-12 Civics
Presented by Brian Halberg, Mikva Challenge
Room 201
The session will provide an introduction to the Action Civics 6-step process and its role in supporting the C-
3 educator and classroom. The six step model asks students to examine their communities, identify
important issues, conduct issue research, analyze power, develop strategies, and take action to impact
policy – while reflecting throughout.
Classroom Government for the Elementary Classroom K-8 Civics
Presented by Ruth Cummins, Chippewa Valley Schools retired Economics
Room 202
Classroom government is a hands on/minds on yearlong activity that immerses students in civic and
economic education. Students write legislation to make changes in their classroom. The bill goes through
the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial review before becoming law. Classroom dollars is an
essential component.
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Audience Focus Area
Michigan History Day®: Spark for the Inquiry Arc K-12 History
Presented by Amy Bradfield, Historical Society of Michigan Supervisors
Room 203
Michigan History Day® is an educational competition designed to encourage students in grades 4 – 12 to
explore historical subjects through hands-on study. Students participating in the program use all four
dimensions of the Inquiry Arc from the C3 Framework. Participants will learn about resources to start the
program at any school.
Teaching Social Studies in Stories that Stick (Combining ELA & Social Studies) K-5 Social Studies
Presented by Cindy Gosser, Social Studies School Services Literacy
Room 205
For thousands of years, stories have helped us create order and make connections between events. Teaching Social
Studies thru a story structure helps students understand concepts that are difficult to comprehend in the traditional
social studies curriculum. As an added bonus, for all of us who have trouble finding time to teach social studies and
need to combine it with literacy to cover our ELA standards, using the narrative of a story is the perfect match. In this
workshop, we will create the setting, create the characters, build background knowledge, face a critical incident and
participate in a concluding event.
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 121:00-1:50pm: Session 4 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Classroom Maps Also Teach Reading and Math K-5 Geography
Presented by Phil Gersmehl, Michigan Geographic Alliance
Room 207
Research results are coming in – making classroom maps, the right way, can help problem readers and
math-phobes at least as much as the same minutes of additional reading and math. This session explores
why this is true; participants build a model and get access to a website of materials.
GlobalXplorer in the Classroom 6-12 Geography
Presented by Cindy Bloom, Michigan Geographic Alliance Technology
Computer Lab
Empower your students to become involved in real world archaeology! Explore the crowd source platform,
GlobalXplorer (initiated by Sarah Parcack, Ted Talk prize winner) which allows students to join thousands of
individuals worldwide in identifying new sites and protecting archaeological sites from looting.
Visit the MCSS 2018 Sponsors
Located in the first floor atrium and on the second floor landing, our sponsors are here to learn
about your needs and interests and to share information, resources, and new materials to
support the teaching and learning of social studies in Michigan. We encourage you to meet
them all to thank them for being here and for their sponsorship of this conference, and to
learn about their programs and materials.
2:00-2:50pm: Session 5
Teaching Social Studies Inquiry and Writing with Sources to English 6-12 Social Studies
Learners Supervisors Literacy
Presented by Chauncey Monte-Sano & Mar Estrada, University of Michigan
Room 103
Writing and reasoning with sources are key disciplinary practices that support historical understanding,
civic efficacy, and success in high school and college. We share six tested “disciplinary literacy tools” that
structure an inquiry process and support a wide range of middle school students in learning these key
disciplinary practices.
MCSS Annual Conference • March 23-24, 2018 • Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, MI 132:00-2:50pm: Session 5 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Discover U.S. History with National Geographic Learning 6-12 History
Presented by National Geographic Learning | Cengage Learning
Room 104
Are you a U.S. History Teacher? Discover history through National Geographic Explorers, Primary Sources,
and more, including Literacy/Assessment Support. National Geographic U.S. History American Stories (for
middle school) and National Geographic U.S. History American Through the Lens present high-interest,
student friendly records of the history of the United States. National Geographic Learning’s newest core U.S.
History programs reflect the National Geographic mission by fostering empathy and tolerance, and
empowering students to take an active role in the events that make history every day. Students become
stewards of the past—and learn what it means to be an active, responsible citizen. They are encouraged to
examine the impact of their own choices on themselves and others; to think critically and carefully about
ideas and actions; to become lifelong learners and teachers; and to advocate for the greater good as leaders
in their communities.
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 142:00-2:50pm: Session 5 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
HIPPO: Providing Deeper Analysis for Primary Sources 6-12 History
Presented by Geoff Wickersham, Birmingham Groves High School Literacy
Room 201
Using the acronym HIPPO, teachers will work with American history primary sources and hone their
analytical skills using historical context, intended audience, purpose, point of view, and outside
information. This will be a hands-on, interactive workshop that will be primarily for high school teachers
but can be applied by middle school teachers as well.
A Model of Social Studies Leadership K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Pam Jones, Nicole Pemberton & Sheila Majask, Chippewa Supervisors
Valley Schools
Room 202
Chippewa Valley Schools has developed a structure and system for leadership in Social Studies that works
for all stakeholders. This session will be an overview of the CVS story from the perspective of a district
curriculum administrator and two lead Social Studies teachers. This session is for teacher leaders and
supervisors looking for guidance and insight into how another district makes Social Studies work.
Economics...It's Elementary K-5 Economics
Presented by Zita Burton, Utica Community Schools retired & Derek
D’Angelo, Michigan Council on Economic Education
Room 203
Learn about the exciting world of elementary economics and entrepreneurship through the Mini-Society
program. In addition, $marthpath, Kiddynomics, the Personal Finance Printables workbook, and other
examples of how to integrate economics into elementary classrooms will be explored.
Impact of Genocide: Teaching about Genocide using the Armenian Case 6-12 History
Presented by Dikran Kaligian, The Genocide Education Project Geography
Room 205 Economics
Presenting the Armenian Genocide, we will show the patterns of genocide and its many stages. Using the
Armenian case, we will also delve into the economics of genocide and the significance of the geography of
the Armenian people, weaving in survivor testimonies and source materials.
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Watershed Wonders K-8 Geography
Presented by Marty Mater, Michigan Geographic Alliance
Room 207
Wonder how water is used and reused? Wonder how water can be used to regionalize the state of
Michigan and the United States? Compare the major watersheds of our country using population and
available water resources. Activities combine geography and science to teach basic water and watershed
concepts. Materials provided.
Using Classcraft to Facilitate a Standards-Based Classroom K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Kymberli Wregglesworth, Onaway High School Technology
Computer Lab
Considering converting your classroom to standards-based grading? Interested in gamifying your
classroom? See how Classcraft can help you do both! Classcraft is a gamified learning platform that
encourages participation, collaboration, and good behavior. Combining it with standards-based grading can
make your class exciting, interactive, and increase student learning.
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 163:00-4:00pm: Session 6 Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
World History: C3 Style 6-12 History
Presented by Anthony Salciccioli, Clarenceville High School
Room 103
Participants will be presented with a world history course on Moodle that took fits current Michigan High
School Content Expectations into the C3 framework.
Holocaust Education within the C3 Framework 6-12 History
Presented by Tim Constant & Robin Axelrod, Holocaust Memorial Center
Room 104
This session will show participants how to use Echoes and Reflections, the Holocaust Memorial Center's
comprehensive Holocaust education program, within the C3 Framework Dimension 2, Applying Disciplinary
Concepts and Tools for Geography and History and Dimension 3, Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence.
Teaching the Declaration 6-12 History
Presented by Glen Auten, Birmingham Schools & Ginnie Holloway,
Rochester Community Schools
Room 201
This session highlights a variety of instructional strategies for teaching the Declaration of Independence
and will engage teachers in ways that students can use historical thinking skills and inquiry to investigate
the question: Why did some people in colonial America believe they had the right to form their own
country?
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution - How We the Students K-12 Civics
become We the People Supervisors
Presented by Ellen Zwarenstyn, Michigan Center for Civic Education
Room 202
We will explore the “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” curriculum plus share the research
on its effectiveness. Through simulated Congressional hearings, increased knowledge, efficacy, and
community development, we will introduce the James Madison Legacy Project - professional learning and
resources for teachers interested in advancing participatory, student-centered learning grounded in the
Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
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Audience Focus Area
Data Literacy for Social Studies: Opportunities and Challenges K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Tamara Shreiner, Grand Valley State University Literacy
Room 203
This session will present research on the role of data visualizations in Social Studies, and how students use
data visualizations in service of Social Studies inquiry. Session participants will be asked to engage in
conversations about the opportunities and challenges of incorporating data literacy into the existing Social
Studies curriculum.
Student Travel K-12 History
Presented by American History Tours
Room 205
Have you ever wanted to provide a travel experience with your students? Perhaps you've thought of
showing them Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston or Colonial Williamsburg. There are
hundreds of locations filled with fascinating history. Students can learn so much more by visiting rather
than simply reading about it in a textbook. Learn what it takes to give your students a trip of a lifetime.
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 183:00-4:00pm: Session 6 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Fun with the Giant Michigan Map and Family Geography Night K-5 Geography
Presented by Michigan Geographic Alliance
Room 206
We will walk through linking the giant maps and Family Geography Night
kits to classroom learning and how they can be used to engage families
and communities in learning.
Engaging with Technology: It's All Fun and Games! K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Sheila Majask, Chippewa Valley Schools & Jan Harding, Technology
Macomb ISD
Computer Lab
In this session, participants will experience a variety of Social Studies
games and interactives to increase engagement, stimulate critical thinking,
and reinforce key ideas using free technology resources that can be used in
class, in stations, or for individual practice.
Fun with Giant Continent Maps and Family Geography Night 6-12 Geography
Presented by Michigan Geographic Alliance
Room 207
We will walk through linking the giant maps and Family Geography Night
kits to classroom learning and how they can be used to engage families
and communities in learning
4:00-6:00pm – Sponsored Social Session (Off Site)
Big History Happy Hour
Please join us for appetizers and socializing
sponsored by the Big History Project!
Location: Bar Louie at Partridge Creek Mall
Presented by Big History Project
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Schedule of Sessions Day 2 – Saturday March 24
8:30-9:00am: Welcome Presentations
MCSS and Sponsor Presentations
Room 100
9:00-9:50am: Session 1 – Saturday Morning Keynote
How the concept mapping methodology became an empowerment tool:
Building ownership and trajectories to teachers' learning and professional
development about diversity and inclusion
Presented by Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Room 100
Primary Discipline or
10:00-10:50am: Session 2 Audience Focus Area
Culturally Responsive Social Studies Classrooms K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Michigan-Dearborn Supervisors
Room 103
This session will use social studies examples and illustrations to focus on teaching strategies and
conversations that can help classroom practices become more culturally responsive.
Teaching Controversial Issues on the Classroom: Strategies for Facilitation 6-12 Civics
and Inquiry
Presented by Ian Fried, Close Up Foundation
Room 104
Facilitating classroom discussions on controversial topics is more challenging than ever. Drawing from the
Close Up Foundation's 45+ years of experience, this session will provide teachers with facilitation
techniques, inquiry exercises, issue resources and debate/discussion structures that engage students to
consider all sides while promoting an inclusive classroom environment.
MCSS Annual Conference • March 23-24, 2018 • Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, MI 2110:00-10:50am: Session 2 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Is All History Worth Remembering? 9-12 History
Presented by David Hales, Wayne RESA
Room 201
This compelling question is explored through the modeling of the lesson, "Collective Memory: Memorials
and Monuments." Each participant will receive the book, Germany in Focus, from the Goethe Institute
containing lessons, a resource disk, and a large map of Germany. Other resources and professional
opportunities will be shared.
Implementing Text Dependent Analysis K-8 Literacy
Presented by Michigan Reading Association: Alicia Kubacki, Bay-Arenac ISD
& Lisa Rivard, Macomb ISD
Room 202
We will practice a Text Dependent Analysis and then actively use texts to design other practice TDAs for the
3-7th grade classroom.
Bridge Building Meets Archaeology! K-12 History
Presented by Carol Bacak-Egbo, Oakland University & James Robertson,
Michigan Department of Transportation
Room 203
Want to dig into some cool history? Then come learn how the Michigan Department of Transportation
discovered and excavated a significant prehistoric Anishinabek site! DVDs of inquiry-based lessons and
teacher resources will be provided to all participants.
Interdisciplinary Learning for a Changing Planet 6-8 Geography
Presented by Jill McGinn, Teacher Consultant for Michigan Geographic
Alliance, Teacher Consultant for Population Education
Room 207
Teach about global challenges to the planet and human well-being by approaching topics through the lens
of science, social studies, math and language arts. Engage in theme-based, hands-on activities that address
population growth, land use, climate change and social equity issues. Receive electronic lesson plan
matched to the C3 Framework.
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 2210:00-10:50am: Session 2 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Education for the Real World with EVERFI K-12 Economics
Presented by Samantha du Preez, EverFi Technology
Computer Lab
Prepare your students with the real-world skills they need - financial literacy, civics education,
entrepreneurship fundamentals, and more. Our sponsorship model brings more than 150 privately-funded
online lessons into the classroom at no cost. Our interface is intuitive and timesaving, and our local
implementation team is here to provide support.
Michigan Social Studies Olympiad
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Audience Focus Area
Innovation Isn't Just for STEAM: Empowering Students in the Social K-12 Social Studies
Studies Classroom
Presented by Bryan Lindstrom, Rochester Community Schools
Room 103
This session is about how to move from engagement to empowerment in the social studies classroom. I
teach AP Economics, and I had many reservations of giving up control in my classroom to help empower
students. Through the Question Formulation Technique and different assessment strategies, teachers can
get more student voice in social studies classroom.
Addressing Social Justice Issues through the Arts - Resources and 9-12 Social Studies
Principles
Presented by Darin Stockdill, University of Michigan
Room 104
In this workshop, we will explore new, freely available resources for engaging students in meaningful
discussion and learning around tough social issues, including police violence, racism, and gender-based
violence. We will also discuss design principles for the development of a safe classroom climate that allows
diverse students to learn, participate, and even take artful action.
Rome, Vikings, Ming, and ISIS: The Causes of Historic Events 6-12 History
Presented by Phil Gersmehl, Michigan Geographic Alliance Geography
Room 201
Many people have tried to discern “useful” causal principles in historic events like the fall of Rome, the
Vikings, the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, or the rise of ISIS. This session features new student activities
about how to interpret the “lessons of history” and apply them to modern issues.
Patriot Week K-12 Civics
Presented by Judge Michael Warren, Patriot Week Founder & Tara Supervisors History
Heywood, Portage Public Schools
Room 202
Patriot Week renews America’s spirit by celebrating the First Principles, Founding Fathers and other
Patriots, vital documents and speeches, and flags that make America the greatest nation in world history.
Many of our current holidays have become overly commercialized or have lost their deeper meaning. We
need to invigorate our appreciation and understanding of America’s spirit. Anchored by the key dates
of September 11 (the anniversary of the terrorist attacks) and September 17 (Constitution Day - the
anniversary of the signing of the Constitution), the schedule for each day has a separate focus.
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 2411:00-11:50am: Session 3 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Lewis & Clark Learning Stations 6-12 History
Presented by Mike Mansour, Hawk Woods Nature Center Geography
Room 203
Plan to make a set of learning stations featuring six aspects of the journey of Lewis and Clark and their
Corps of Discovery. Each learning station will have all of the materials for you to make your own set
including graphics, student directions and teacher's plans.
Global Concepts for Young People, Stories, Lessons and Activities to K-5 Social Studies
Teach Children About the World Literacy
Presented by Becky Hunt, International Center for Leadership in Education
Room 207
Create your C3 classroom based on 5 Global Concepts; Change, Interdependence, Culture, Scarcity, and
Power. Connected to C3 and ELA standards, Becky Hunt, the author of "Global Concepts for Young People,"
will share stories and lessons and activities to teach your students about themselves, their community and
the world!
Google Maps and Earth in the Classroom 6-12 Geography
Presented by George Purdu, Wyandotte Public Schools History
Computer Lab Technology
Google Maps provides a way for students to keep a map portfolio as a year-long project. Students can
create layers and add specific information for different areas that are being taught. Google Maps is also
now available as a browser-run application which is excellent for chrome books.
11:50-12:50am: Lunch and Awards Ceremony
Lunch and Awards Ceremony
Presented by MCSS Awards Committee
Room 100
Nominate Great Social Studies Educators!
Do you know an amazing social studies student or teacher? All MCSS Members are eligible to nominate
students and teachers for MCSS Awards, given annually at the MCSS conference. Check the MCSS website
(mcssmi.org) or email awards@mcssmi.org for more information about nominating someone for 2019.
MCSS Annual Conference • March 23-24, 2018 • Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, MI 252018 Award Winners
Elementary Educator of the Year
Theresa VanSickle
Collins Elementary School, Utica Community Schools
Middle School Educator of the Year
Amy Striegle
Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton Community Schools
High School Educator of the Year
Adam Lincoln
Ithaca High School, Ithaca Public Schools
High School Student of the Year
Alex VanDeWeghe
Ithaca High School, Ithaca Public Schools
Middle School Student of the Year
Camille O’Mara
Pierce Middle School, Grosse Pointe Public Schools System
Mel Miller Award for Stewardship
Brian Folmar
Shrine of the Little Flower
Terry Kuseske Award for Promotion of Tolerance
Kelli Phillips-Herrick
Roose Elementary School, Center Line Public Schools
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 261:00-1:50pm: Session 4 Keynote – Saturday Afternoon Keynote
Cartoons in the Classroom
Mike Thompson, Editorial Cartoonist,
Detroit Free Press
Room 100
MCSS Journal+
The MCSS Memorandum is now the MCSS Journal+.
This new format allows for peer reviewed articles in the
journal portion of this publication in the back and for
other items and columns to appear in the first part of
the publication. In order to access the full Journal+ you
will have to be a member of the Michigan Council for
the Social Studies.
Journal Editorial Board
Bob Pettapiece, Editor, Wayne State University (retired)
Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury, Grand Valley University
Carol Bacak-Egbo, Chief Archivist/Historian for Oakland
County Parks
Cetaura Bell, Teacher, Detroit, MI
Sharon Elliott, Faculty & Assistant Dean of Teacher
Education, Wayne State University (retired)
Wei Cao, Marygrove College
Sabrina Smith-Campbell, Former Teacher, Detroit, MI
MCSS Annual Conference • March 23-24, 2018 • Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, MI 272:00-2:50pm: Session 5 Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Visual Literacy in the Digital Age K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Mike Thompson, Detroit Free Press
Room 103
Much has been made about fake news, but cartoons, memes and photo mashups about politics and current events
can be just as misleading - and young people encounter this sort of content all the time. This session will explore:
How to interpret the message of visuals such as cartoons, memes and photo mashups on politics and current
events that are everywhere on social media.
How to gauge the validity of visual message and be an intelligent consumer of such content.
How students might create your own visual messages.
Michigan and the Great War: Commemorating the Anniversary of World 9-12 History
War I in Your Classroom
Presented by David Hales, Wayne RESA
Room 104
Michigan recently established a World War 1 Centennial Commission. This session is designed for teachers
to learn about the many educational resources available to teach and commemorate Michigan's
involvement in the war. Resources will be provided and a sample lesson modeled.
Geo-Inquiry in the Middle School Classroom 6-12 Geography
Presented by Jenna Purdu, Wyandotte Public Schools History
Room 201 Literacy
After attending the Summer Institute at National Geographic headquarters in D.C. and applying the Geo-
Inquiry Process into my own classroom, I am ready to help guide other educators through an introduction
of Geo-Inquiry. I will provide a realistic viewpoint of making Geo-Inquiry work with about 200 students and
in a small, self-contained classroom. This session will introduce participants to: Ask, Collect, Visualize,
Create, and Act. The participants will engage in the Ask Phase and the Collect Phase.
Are We The People in a Constitutional Crisis? 6-12 Civics
Presented by Judge and Constitutional Law Professor Michael Warren, History
Patriot Week Founder
Room 202
By thinking in terms of constitutional principles and the constitutional design, we explore a framework for
navigating the hyperbole and hyper-partisanship of today. Drawing on history and constitutional law, Judge
Warren will present various analytical frameworks which can be used by educators and students to address
this profound topic.
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 282:00-2:50pm: Session 5 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Big History Project: Reading, Writing & Routines 6-12 History
Presented by Angelina Kreger, Big History Project
Room 203
Teaching history means teaching reading and writing. In this session, Big History Project (BHP) teachers
share their experiences integrating evidenced-based BHP reading, writing, and historical inquiry routines in
their classrooms. Every student can be successful with explicit instruction and specific feedback. Let’s
examine the systematic way Big History unlocks students’ potential and ingenuity.
Identifying and Reducing Bias K-12 Social Studies
Presented by Melissa Kiesewetter, Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Room 205
The purpose of this presentation is to help educators develop materials, write lesson plans and choose
resources that are inclusive and free of bias. The presentation will define and categorize biased language
and inclusive language, will provide methods for identifying and reducing bias and will offer resources.
There will be an opportunity for participant interaction to give examples, share best practices and offer
resources.
Do You DBQ – Digitally? 6-12 Social Studies
Presented by Imali Kent, DBQ Project Technology
Computer Lab
Using engaging questions and primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives, The DBQ
Project was created to help teachers help students read with understanding, think straight, and write
clearly. Come discover strategies on breaking down a DBQ so that all learners can learn how to think like
historians, engage in historical debate, and write evidence-based arguments. Showcasing our newly
released Mini-Qs in Geography and Economics, participants will have the opportunity to experience DBQs
through our new digital platform, DBQ Online. All participants will receive two-week digital trial.
MCSS 2018 Conference Committee
In addition to the MCSS Board of Directors, several volunteers were instrumental in planning MCSS 2018.
Please thank them if you see them! They are:
Derek D’Angelo, Utica Community Schools Marty Mater, Michigan Geographic Alliance
Nancy Domke, Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Heather Novey, Romeo Community Schools
Nate Domke, Utica Community Schools Louna Obeid, South Lake Schools
Molly Gale, Warren Consolidated Schools Nicole Pemberton, Chippewa Valley Schools
Rebecca Gillich, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Brandi Platte, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
David Hales, Wayne RESA Danielle Roeser, Romeo Community Schools
Gabi Likavec, Michigan Geographic Alliance Theresa Van Sickle, Utica Community Schools
Stephanie Mahar, Warren Woods Public Schools Kate Walczy, Warren Woods Public Schools
MCSS Annual Conference • March 23-24, 2018 • Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, MI 293:00-3:50pm: Session 6 Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Sowing the Seeds of Hope K-12 History
Presented by Richard Gleason, Freedom Rider Civics
Room 100
In the 1950s, Reverend Richard Gleason worked seven days a week on the
south side of Chicago, redirecting tough kids from their anti-social activities to
pro-social programs. He hung out with them, became part of their lives,
learned about their culture, and earned their trust. In June 1961, he would
become the 59th Freedom Rider and made the trek from Montgomery, Ala. to
Jackson, Miss. where he was arrested with hundreds of others who rode into
Mississippi between May and September. Almost six decades later, Reverend
Gleason is still passionate about bringing hope to those in need.
Simulation Games Guide Inquiry and Connect Content Areas and Grade K-8 Social Studies
Levels Geography
Presented by Carol Gersmehl & Phil Gersmehl, Michigan Geographic
Alliance
Room 201
We use simulation games to ask questions whose answers are multiple, have important consequences, and
focus on real times and places. The sequence of simulations (plus clickable maps) connect elementary
grade levels (3, 4, 5, 6, 8) and focus on geography and history content for Michigan and the U.S. We
provide electronic versions.
Teaching Michigan Social Studies Content Through a Tribal Perspective - K-12 Social Studies
Online PD for Classroom Teachers Supervisors
Presented by Sam Morseau, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi & Jacob Gentry,
EduPaths/Genesee ISD
Room 202
Since time immemorial, indigenous education has influenced communities through cultural teachings.
Come explore FREE, relevant resources that provide a tribal and cultural perspective in the Social Studies
disciplines and will enable teachers to upgrade how they help students meet the content expectations.
Voters Not Politicians: Engaging Citizens in Democracy 9-12 Civics
Presented by Shari Rose, Voters Not Politicians
Room 203
This session will focus on sharing the story of Voters Not Politicians as an example of a grassroots
contemporary effort to ensure that all votes count by having citizens engage in promoting a ballot initiative
to end gerrymandering. Educators will gain insight into how Voters Not Politicians has organized citizens
through education, signature gathering, and getting out the vote.
C’s the Day! Create a C3 Classroom 303:00-3:50pm: Session 6 (continued) Primary Discipline or
Audience Focus Area
Fun with the Giant Michigan Map and Family Geography Night K-5 Geography
Presented by Michigan Geographic Alliance
Room 206
We will walk through linking the giant maps and Family Geography Night kits to classroom learning and
how they can be used to engage families and communities in learning
Fun with Giant Continent Maps and Family Geography Night 6-12 Geography
Presented by Michigan Geographic Alliance
Room 207
We will walk through linking the giant maps and Family Geography Night kits to classroom learning and
how they can be used to engage families and communities in learning
3:50-4:15pm General Membership Meeting
General Membership Meeting
Presided by Annie Whitlock, MCSS President
Room 100
Conference Evaluation
Thank you for attending the MCSS 2018
Conference! We hope next year’s
conference is even better, but we need your
help to make that happen. Please complete
the MCSS 2018 Conference evaluation form
here (or use the QR Code to access:
https://goo.gl/forms/JOonOXDYnV7sqgdx2
MCSS Annual Conference • March 23-24, 2018 • Macomb ISD, Clinton Township, MI 31Thank You Partners and Sponsors
American History Tours LLC
Special Thanks to MCSS 2018 Host
Board of Education:
John A. Bozymowski, President
Theresa J. Genest, Vice President
Edward V. Farley, Treasurer
Donald R. Hubler, Secretary
Brian White, Trustee
Michael R. DeVault, Superintendent
Dr. Alesia Flye, Chief Academic Officer
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