Session 4
(11:45 - 12:30)

Presenter & Affiliation:  Amy Krzyzanowski & Scott Bacon, University of Delaware

Session Description: This session explores the overlooked economic history of Native Americans both pre- and post-European contact. We’ll share ways to respectfully integrate Native American concepts of property rights, trade, and achievements into elementary and middle school economics curricula. Participants will examine curriculum updates that elevate Native American contributions and brainstorm how to adapt current resources to more accurately reflect pre- and post-colonial perspectives, celebrating their sophisticated economies and innovations.

Room: William Penn

Session Description:  Join us for this fast-paced session, designed to deliver actionabale insights and practical knowledge in a condensed amount of time.  Each presentation will last 15 minutes. 

• Untold Stories of Espionage of the American Revolution, Laura Nichols, Las Cruces Public Schools (NM),
  Proudly sponsored by Museum of American  Revolution

• Pages of Perspectives: Enriching Social Studies with Diverse Voices, Jenna Fagan

• Nobody Knows in America: Puerto Rico's in America, Emily Ayala-Ruiz

Room: Robert Fulton

Presenter & Affiliation:  Lori Burger, Social Studies School Services

Session Description:  You are never too young to hold onto a piece of history and discover its connection to your life. Using primary and secondary sources gives elementary students an opportunity to see, touch and find clues about the history they are learning. These sources bring the past to life in a way that nothing else can. We will explore several quick, easy methods or techniques to integrate the evaluation of primary and secondary sources in your classroom even if you are short on time, are not sure where to look, or are worried it would be too challenging to students.

Room: Ben Franklin

Presenter & Affiliation:   Joe Schmidt & Lori Rech, Bill of Rights Institute

Session Description:  Discover teaching strategies that foster critical analysis of history through diverse sources. Learn to engage students in discussions and activities promoting empathy, understanding, and historical thinking skills.

Room: Pennsylvania C

Presenter & Affiliation: Vicky Garlock, Religion Matters

Session Description:  The U.S. has always been religiously diverse, and we continue to see this rich tapestry in both our classrooms and communities. However, many educators wonder how to address religious diversity in a constitutionally-appropriate way. As a veteran educator and the editor for the Religion Matters blog, I will lead our exploration of widely-available educational resources, including the: 1) U.S. Constitution, 2) NCSS Religious Studies Companion Document to the C3 Framework, 3) Guidelines for Teaching about Religion in K-12 Schools from the American Academy of Religion, 4) documents created by the First Amendment Center, and 5) various State Standards.

Room: Pennsylvania D