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Revised Social Studies TEKS Posted
The revised social studies TEKS, which are to be implemented in the 2011-2012 school year, are posted on the TEA website along with the current social studies TEKS that are in effect through the 2010-2011 school year. Chapter 113 Social Studies TEKS can be found at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter113/index.html. Chapter 118 Economics with Emphasis on the Free [...]
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TEA July 2010 Social Studies Update
The 2010-2011 school year will be a year of change as preparation is made to transition from the 1997 social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to the 2010 revised TEKS. Preparation is also being made to transition from the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) to the State of Texas Assessments of [...]
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Buffalo Soldiers Workshop
Buffalo Soldiers: Discovering Heritage on the Texas Frontier July 22, 2010 – January 3, 2011 Buffalo Soldiers: Discovering Heritage on the Texas Frontier introduces the people who sought an opportunity to better their lives, and the lives of their descendants, by volunteering for newly created regular U.S. Army units composed of African American soldiers. Following [...]
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Walking with Texans: On the Indian Trail
Walking with Texans: On the Indian Trail Three sessions: November 1, 8, 15 9 a.m. – noon, Institute of Texan Cultures Schedule: You may register for one, two, or the entire series. Price, per session: Nonmembers $20 per student and one accompanying adult per class Members $18 per student and one accompanying adult per class [...]
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Institute of Texas Cultures Storytelling Workshop
Let’s Tell Stories: Storytelling Workshop, August 7, 2010 Connally Conference Center, third floor, Institute of Texan Cultures Educators can earn two Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. San Antonio Storytellers Association, a partnership program sponsored by the Tejas Storytelling Association, will offer a beginning storytelling workshop for adults and youth. This workshop is presented with support [...]
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World Geography Professional Development Workshop in July
There are still spaces available in the World Geography professional development workshop being offered by the Texas Alliance for Geographic Education on July 19th and 20th. Led by two veteran Teacher Consultants, this 2-day workshop at Texas State University-San Marcos will introduce great foundational content and resources for novice teachers, while providing veteran teachers with hands-on instructional strategies, technology content [...]
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Teaching About Asia
The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), funded by the Freeman Foundation, is a multi-year initiative to encourage and facilitate teaching and learning about East Asia in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. NCTA is a premier provider of professional development on East Asia. Launched in October 1998, this nationwide program is a collaboration of the East [...]
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Introducing Africa.com
Introducing an excellent online resource recently developed to provide extensive information and data for curriculum development and courses that focus on Africa. The website Africa.com contains current and historical information for students interested in one or more of the fifty-three countries on the continent. Examples of topics for each country include the following items: Short [...]
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Fed Workshop: The International Marketplace
A One-Day Forum for High School Faculty July 28, 2010 Houston Branch Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Fee: $15, includes continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials. This year’s International Marketplace will provide a multifaceted view of the evolving international marketplace, the skills it requires and the areas in which we are most challenged. The program [...]
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