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Teacher's Zone Find strategies ranging from hands-on to graphic organizers that are ready to print out and use with your lesson plans! The Zone also has information on how to incorporate different types of social studies skills including reading and writing connections. Don't miss our TAKS area for the most up-to-date information on TAKS and the upcoming EOC assessments. Our strategies have been designed for teachers by teachers with all learners in mind! |
Parent's Corner See how you the parent can help our your child learn more about social studies at the global, national, state, and community levels. We have resources and information to help parents understand what your child is learning in social studies. |
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TechnologyYou will discover the latest strategies that incorporate useful technology integration within a social studies setting. These strategies have been written by technology integration specialists that have used these strategies successfully in the classroom. |
Links Find over 5000 links going to outside resources based upon grade level and subject area. These links have been researched for content and usability within a school setting. |
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Blog, Board, and Wiki (Must have a SAISD Account) Read about the latest Social Studies Department's events and news on our Blog (web log). On the message boards, you can leave messages for all district teachers about strategies and questions that you may have about subject areas. Finally, you and your students can use our Wiki to author and publish research done on social studies topics! |
American Indian Heritage Month
American Indian Heritage Month began with the 2002 Presidential Proclamation signed by President George W. Bush. In the Proclamation, the Month of November as American Indian Heritage Month. Below, you will find resources and lesson ideas to teach American Indian heritage in your classroom.
Online Resources- Dept. of Health and Human Services - American Indian Heritage Month
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Native American Technology and Art
- American Indians in the Military
- National Park Service
- U.S. Census 2000 - American Indian Population Stats
- 2002 Presidential Proclamation
- Other Resources
Lesson Ideas