California Council for the Social Studies 59th Annual Conference: Full Schedule

10:10am PST

CIVICS: Creating-Inspired-Visionary-Independent Thinking-Citizens-in Society

Taking inquiry beyond primary sources to make government relevant and engaging for students. Learn how to prepare a document for investigation, how to guide students through inquiry driven lessons, leading students to become independent and critical thinkers. Participants will walk away with classroom ready, and tested, lessons and resources that align with the California History and Social Studies Framework.

Speakers

Kathryn Karlen

Kern High Leadership

Kathryn Karlen and co-presenter Tracy Teagarden have over 28 combined years of experience in the classroom. Kathryn has taught it all; currently teaching psychology and government. Kathryn serves on the Kern High School District Social Studies Leadership Team; developing curriculum... Read More →

Tracy Teagarden

Teacher, Kern High School District Social Studies Leadership Team

Tracy Teagarden has over 15 years of experience in the classroom. Tracy has been teaching world history and government her entire career. Tracy serves on the Kern High School District Social Studies Leadership Team; developing curriculum and guiding professional development for... Read More →

Saturday February 29, 2020 10:10am - 11:10am PST
Emerald Bay 3

U.S. History, High School

11:20am PST

The Impact of Founding Era Ideals on the Civil War and Reconstruction

This session will present a model that helps students to engage with primary sources by exploring how the Founding Era ideals impacted the Civil War and Reconstruction. Participants will discuss the value and challenges of using primary sources and share best practices for integrating them into their curriculum. Participants will receive copies of primary sources from teachingamericanhistory.org with discussion questions.

Sessions

Joseph Biron

TeachingAmericanHistory.org

Speakers

Tyrel Rose

Saturday February 29, 2020 11:20am - 12:20pm PST
Newport Beach 3

U.S. History, High School

3:50pm PST

A Socio-Political History of Rock and Roll

Common core and your students will come alive through this engaging standards-based course examining the
social and political upheavals in America between 1950-2000 - as seen through the oral histories, videos, and
lyrics of the era's musicians. Special focus on women's rights will mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th
Amendment.

Sessions

Teri Gerent

Lecturer, CSUSM

I recently retired from teaching high school history after more than 20 years, and am currently teaching methodology courses (H/SS and Interdisciplinary) in CSUSM's School of Education.

Speakers

Laura Wendling

Socio Political History of Rock 'n Roll Syllabus and Lesson Plan docx

CCSS Theme Music docx

Definition – Significance – Theme docx

Evolution of the Role of Women doc

Evolution of Women’s Rights docx

Implict v Explicit doc

International Women doc

CCSS Presentation 2020 pptx

Saturday February 29, 2020 3:50pm - 4:50pm PST
Emerald Bay 1

U.S. History, High School

11:20am PST

The Drama of U.S. History and Government

This workshop offers a four pronged theatre- based approach to teaching U.S. history using primary sources, theatre, global religious texts, and excerpts from Shakespeare. Students will explore and perform as they identify the role of major world religions in the development of the United States, the emergent dehumanization of various populations, and the impact of Shakespeare and theatre on America.

Speakers

Angela Ward

Angela Ward is the 2018 James Madison Fellow for the state of California and is pursuing a Masters degree in American History and Government from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. Angela has an M.F.A. Theatre from The University of Tennessee and did post graduate work at The Royal... Read More →

Sunday March 1, 2020 11:20am - 12:50pm PST
Laguna Beach 3

U.S. History, High School

11:20am PST

Using Contemporary Music to Develop a Socio-Political Consciousness and to Create Change

Participants will engage in an inquiry-driven approach that examines societal issues/barriers found in contemporary music including hip hop. Instructional strategies designed to help students explore issues historically/currently in music, to analyze perspectives and biases, and to discover their voice as a catalyst for civic change will be discussed along with tools and resources to enable participants to replicate the lesson.

Speakers

Cherilynne Hollowell, Ed.D

Riverside Unified School District

Dr. Cherilynne Hollowell has been a successful Advanced Placement U.S. History teacher in a Title 1 school for 10 years. She also teaches two classes of “at-promise” students that require that Dr. Hollowell constantly seek ways to keep her pedagogy relevant and engaging to the... Read More →

Sunday March 1, 2020 11:20am - 12:50pm PST
Balboa 2

U.S. History, High School

California Council for the Social Studies 59th Annual Conference

10:10am PST

Kathryn Karlen

Tracy Teagarden

11:20am PST

Joseph Biron

Tyrel Rose

3:50pm PST

Teri Gerent

Laura Wendling

11:20am PST

Angela Ward

11:20am PST

Cherilynne Hollowell, Ed.D

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