ICSS Spring 2020 Conference—University of Illinois Springfield—March 6, 2020
We invite you to browse the ICSS Spring 2020 Conference Schedule. We had dynamic and engaging presentations regarding many aspects of social studies. Our keynote speaker, Lorna Shuman, Curator of Education for Schools at the Illinois State Museum presented on cultural assumptions and how they impacted--and continue to impact--American Indian and Euro-American perspectives.
IMPLEMENTING ILLINOIS & NATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS: Organizing Lessons & Programs for Researching Global Issues, Events, and Connections
Dr. Fred Isele discusses the teacher’s role in teaching elections, current events at the local and global level, technology integration, and Illinois and NCSS Learning standards.
Global Connections Standard Lesson Plan
Jamie Franck, Western Illinois University
Building upon Dr. Isele’s narrative, “Implementing Illinois & National Social Studies Standards”, Jamie Franck of Western Illinois University presents classroom-ready lesson plans
Child Labor Photo Activity
Dr. Wellenreiter presents a "photoessay" activity exploring child labor. With compelling photographs and open-ended questions, this photoessay challenges students to consider technological advance and its implications for society.