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Social Studies Summer Institute 2026
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Tuesday, June 9
 

9:35am PDT

Building Literacy in Social Studies
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Unlock the true power of social studies by putting literacy at the center of learning. In this engaging session, participants will explore why literacy skills are essential for deep understanding of historical and civic content, and how explicitly teaching those skills within context transforms student thinking. Through hands-on activities, educators will experience strategies that build reading, writing, and thinking skills while strengthening content knowledge at the same time. Walk away with ready-to-use activities and adaptable templates that make literacy instruction purposeful, powerful, and seamlessly embedded in your social studies classroom.

Speakers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1835

9:35am PDT

Organizing Canvas for Instructional Clarity: A Practical Course for Teachers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
In this focused workshop, teachers will learn high‑impact strategies to organize a Canvas course for clarity and share in a sandbox with colleagues, sync grades with Skyward, integrate Google Drive and Google Sheets (calendar) resources, and streamline family communication using Canvas Announcements and ParentSquare. The session combines brief demos with guided hands‑on time so participants leave with a ready module, embedded Google resources, announcement workflows, and a plan to verify grade syncing and parent communication.
Speakers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1826

9:35am PDT

Primary Resources: The Superpower for Making Students Historians
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Discover how primary sources turn classrooms into investigative labs where students question, analyze evidence, and build claims—unlocking the superpowers of inquiry and historical reasoning. Join us as we explore how primary sources drive student inquiry and help to engage and build critical historical thinking. Participants will have the opportunity to model hands on effective strategies that help students question, analyze, and corroborate evidence—turning classrooms into investigative spaces where students think like historians.
Speakers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1852

9:35am PDT

Sand, Sun, and Student Engagement: Easy-Prep Strategies That Stick
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Tired of spending hours prepping engaging lessons? This session cuts through the noise and gives you practical strategies you can use tomorrow—no fancy materials required.

We'll explore low-prep hooks that actually grab attention, quick ways to check if students are getting it mid-lesson, and exit tickets that tell you something useful. Everything is adaptable to any subject and any grade level.

You'll work through real examples, steal ideas from other teachers at your table, and leave with a packet of templates you can use right away.
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1830

9:35am PDT

X Marks the Spot: Discover the Treasure of Teaching Like a Pirate
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Ignite your teaching with Teach Like a Pirate! This dynamic professional development session introduces educators to Dave Burgess’s engaging P.I.R.A.T.E. framework for creating passionate, immersive, and transformative learning experiences. Through interactive activities and practical strategies, you’ll discover how to build strong rapport, use feedback effectively, and bring enthusiasm that motivates every student. Get ready to set sail on a journey to transform your classroom into an exciting adventure!
Speakers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1832
 
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