Breakout #4

 Jon Bassett 

Gary Shiffman

Nothing gives us a better window into the minds of other people than a skillful examination of the meaningful artifacts those people created. In this workshop, attendees will practice techniques Jon and Gary use to get their students to wrestle successfully with primary sources as they build and defend an answer to Question Two: What were they thinking?

Dr. Dario Lujan

AI can help students learn about history and social studies by providing them with personalized learning experiences. It can also help teachers create more engaging lessons by providing them with real-time feedback on student performance. Additionally, AI can be used to help students develop critical thinking skills by analyzing data and identifying patterns.

Summer Carter

Join us for a fun way to challenge your students in the classroom with a crime scene primary source mystery! The activity shared in this session will build the foundation for primary source analysis throughout the year. Students want primary sources to be true or false, but historical research is never that easy. Take home free lessons!

Silvia Torres

In this hands-on session, attendees will learn how to redefine STAAR test prep using Edpuzzle! They will learn how to leverage Edpuzzle's content and interactions to create effective video lessons to support student preparation for the STAAR tests. Edpuzzle is a must-have for your EdTech toolkit, come find out why!

Obed Hernandez Noris

"Exploring Our World: Integrating Google Maps and Google Earth into Social Studies Education" is an informative presentation designed for social studies teachers. It delves into the functionalities and educational applications of Google Maps and Google Earth, highlighting their roles in enhancing lessons in geography, history, environmental studies, and civics. The presentation offers practical strategies for classroom implementation, including interactive lesson planning and student engagement, while addressing challenges related to accessibility, privacy, and safety. It serves as a comprehensive guide for educators seeking to effectively integrate these digital tools into their curriculum.

Dr. Jesse Arrieta

This session will provide lesson ideas for how to teach intersectionality in Mexican American Studies. We will participate in a MAS lesson with resources for MAS teachers. This session explores the foundational unit in MAS and helps ground the curriculum. 

Nora Centeno

With a Financial Foundation Education Program, our El Paso community of schools can teach and learn how to: Save money, Make money work better for you, Strategically build wealth, Protect & preserve your money. 

World System Builder is committed to educating and empowering our community of schools through these topics:

-Increase Cash Flow

-Debt Management

-Emergency Fund

-Proper Protection

-Savings & Wealth

-Asset Accumulation Strategies

-Funding for College/University

-Planning for Retirement

-Utilizing Tax-Advantaged Vehicles

-Your Health & Wealth

-Estate Preservation & More!