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Walter Parker, professor of education and an adjunct professor of political science at the University of Washington, and presenter at many of our conferences, has published a new book Social Studies Today: Research and Practice. You can read a review of Walter's new book.

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This is a great a review of historian Lorraine McConaghy's latest book, written by Knute Berger. She was the keynote at our fall inservice, and will be offering a session in Chelan.

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Colonial Dames Scholarship Available now.

The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Washington cordially invites all history and social studies teachers, grades 5 - 12, in Washington schools to apply for scholarships to use towards program development. Since 1998, the NSCDA-WA has granted over $200,000 in scholarships to Washington state history teachers. We also support History Day through volunteer efforts and financial contribution and provide scholarships to students. With current budget restraints, this is an opportunity to take advantage of potential scholarship and grant dollars to boost your curriculum and/or professional development. Please access our website and enter the Students and Teachers portal to find more information. The application is under "Forms" at the bottom right of the page.

Seattle Times Newspaper in the Classroom

Teachers can find a wide variety of information and lessons (many on current events and other civic-related issues) on the Seattle Times site.

Puget Sound Explorers Maritime Education

Puget Sound Explorers is a maritime education program provided by the Northwest Maritime Center & Wooden Boat Foundation in Port Townsend, WA. Lessons are based around themes of Captain George Vancouver's explorations, developed in partnership with teachers. On-water rowing and sailing activities, team development, history, knot typing and other activities are catered to each school group. Earn clock hours at our upcoming professional development workshops on developing maritime education lessons.

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State Capitol Virtual Tour

Virtual tour offers Capitol access to all visitors.

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NEW CBA-Aligned Washington State History & Culture Curriculum Available Free on Web

Northwest Heritage Resources has developed a new (in 2008) 10 week curriculum unit of 40 Lesson Plans with accompanying cultural community and traditional art form essays and a searchable database of Washington state traditional artists titled, "King County and Washington State Cultural Geography, Communities, Their History and Traditions". The curriculum unit is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Washington Superintendent's Office of Public Instruction Classroom-Based Assessment for "Enduring Cultures". While it specifically targets a 7th and 8th grade social studies CBA unit, many lessons, cultural essays, and the database can be adapted for use at levels 4-6 (intermediate) and higher. The curriculum and companion educational resource materials can all be accessed for free (downloaded as .pdfs) from Northwest Heritage Resources' website. Supported with grant funding from 4Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

K-8 Conference: History Takes Flight -- February 4. Registration forms are available as is the program for the day.

Leadership Retreat at Campbell's Resort in Lake Chelan. March 9, 10, 11. Teach Your Children Well: Restoring Tolerance and
Civility. Call for proposals to present a session. Registration forms now available.

Fall Inservice at Edmonds Woodway High School. October.

National Council for the Social Studies National Conference Opening Windows to the World., Seattle, Wa. Nov. 16 - 18. Call for proposals.

WSCSS Teacher of the Year Award

The Washington State Council for the Social Studies strives to promote social studies education in Washington State. Teacher support and recognition are a large part of this mission.

Get the Teacher of the Year award application in PDF or Word format.

During the 2010 Leadership Retreat at Lake Chelan Paula Korus and Terri Messing were announced as our 2010 Teachers of the year. Drop in and meet the winners!!!.