NJCSS October Newsletter
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Summer-Fall 2020 Edition)
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJCSS Annual Digital Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
In consideration of the safety of our members and guests, this year's conference is cancelled. Complete the form below if you want to submit a proposal for a digital presentation. See our directory of videos for professional development below.
Seeing the Future with 2020 Vision: Focusing on the Revisions to the NJ Learning Standards
Proposal for a Video Presentation
Directory of Links to our Exhibitors (Please support our friends by visiting their website)
Schedule of our Pre-Recorded Videos for PD Credit
2020 NJ Social Studies Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020)
2020 NJ Financial Literacy & Career & Life Skills Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020) (Begin p. 21)
Resources for Remote and Hybrid Instruction in Social Studies
Report Card for Students to follow the Presidential Debate on September 29, 2020
Teaching Controversial & Historically Important Elections (9/5/20)
K-12 Resources for Online Home Instruction During the COVID-19 Virus (5/4/20)
NJ DOE Extensive Online K-12 Resources for Social Studies and All Subjects
Digital World History Resources for NJ Middle School Teachers (NJCSS) NEW!
National Constitution Center
Scholastic (I Survived resources)
Interview with Lauren Tarshis, Author of I Survived books) (18 minutes)
Read Aloud I Survived Stories with Lauren Tarshis
Stanford History Education Group
History & Social Science Resources for Remote Learning (8/17/20)
Is the 2020 Pandemic a Turning Point in World History? (WSJ, 8/3/20)
How to set up School at Home During the Pandemic (WSJ 9/1/20)
The Urgency of Climate Change in New Jersey (NJCSS 9/27/20)
Voter Education Resources (Human Rights Education Community, 9/17/20)
Pending Legislation - S854 Civic Education Requirement (2/3/2020)
NJCSS Fred Cotterell Teacher of the Year Awards (2020-21)
James Cho - Bells Elementary School, Washington Township Pubic Schools
Robert Schulte - Neptune HS
Gene Woods Bayonne HS
Congratulations!!!!!
NJ Studies Academic Alliance Marc Mappen Research Scholarship ($300)
for High School & College Students (Oct. 1, 2020 & March 1, 2021 deadlines)
Information
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2020 Edition
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJ Mock Election for Congress & President (October 15-31, 2020)
Register Your Class or School
(coded secret ballots, password protected, graphic analysis)
Voter Education Resources (From Human Rights Education Community)
New Publications from Teachers College Press
What is NJCSS?
The NJCSS is a statewide association in New Jersey with 950 members devoted solely to social studies education. A major goal and accomplishment of the NJCSS has been to bring together educators from all social studies disciplines, including history, economics, political science, sociology geography, anthropology, and psychology.
Our members are elementary, intermediate, secondary and college educators as well as other professionals who share the commitment to the Social studies. Together, NJCSS members work toward a better understanding of the social studies and its importance in developing responsible participation in social, political, and economic life. Contact Hank Bitten at: hbitten@optonline.net
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Summer-Fall 2020 Edition)
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJCSS Annual Digital Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
In consideration of the safety of our members and guests, this year's conference is cancelled. Complete the form below if you want to submit a proposal for a digital presentation. See our directory of videos for professional development below.
Seeing the Future with 2020 Vision: Focusing on the Revisions to the NJ Learning Standards
Proposal for a Video Presentation
Directory of Links to our Exhibitors (Please support our friends by visiting their website)
Schedule of our Pre-Recorded Videos for PD Credit
2020 NJ Social Studies Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020)
2020 NJ Financial Literacy & Career & Life Skills Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020) (Begin p. 21)
Resources for Remote and Hybrid Instruction in Social Studies
Report Card for Students to follow the Presidential Debate on September 29, 2020
Teaching Controversial & Historically Important Elections (9/5/20)
K-12 Resources for Online Home Instruction During the COVID-19 Virus (5/4/20)
NJ DOE Extensive Online K-12 Resources for Social Studies and All Subjects
Digital World History Resources for NJ Middle School Teachers (NJCSS) NEW!
National Constitution Center
Scholastic (I Survived resources)
Interview with Lauren Tarshis, Author of I Survived books) (18 minutes)
Read Aloud I Survived Stories with Lauren Tarshis
Stanford History Education Group
History & Social Science Resources for Remote Learning (8/17/20)
Is the 2020 Pandemic a Turning Point in World History? (WSJ, 8/3/20)
How to set up School at Home During the Pandemic (WSJ 9/1/20)
The Urgency of Climate Change in New Jersey (NJCSS 9/27/20)
Voter Education Resources (Human Rights Education Community, 9/17/20)
Pending Legislation - S854 Civic Education Requirement (2/3/2020)
NJCSS Fred Cotterell Teacher of the Year Awards (2020-21)
James Cho - Bells Elementary School, Washington Township Pubic Schools
Robert Schulte - Neptune HS
Gene Woods Bayonne HS
Congratulations!!!!!
NJ Studies Academic Alliance Marc Mappen Research Scholarship ($300)
for High School & College Students (Oct. 1, 2020 & March 1, 2021 deadlines)
Information
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2020 Edition
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJ Mock Election for Congress & President (October 15-31, 2020)
Register Your Class or School
(coded secret ballots, password protected, graphic analysis)
Voter Education Resources (From Human Rights Education Community)
New Publications from Teachers College Press
What is NJCSS?
The NJCSS is a statewide association in New Jersey with 950 members devoted solely to social studies education. A major goal and accomplishment of the NJCSS has been to bring together educators from all social studies disciplines, including history, economics, political science, sociology geography, anthropology, and psychology.
Our members are elementary, intermediate, secondary and college educators as well as other professionals who share the commitment to the Social studies. Together, NJCSS members work toward a better understanding of the social studies and its importance in developing responsible participation in social, political, and economic life. Contact Hank Bitten at: hbitten@optonline.net
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NJ Studies Academic Alliance Teacher Award Information Deadline for nominations is October 1, 2020 NJ Historical Commission Conference Battles for the Ballot: New Jersey Voting Rights, Then and Now Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 - Digital Conference Call for Proposals - Call for Projects, and Posters Information A Free Online Course with Facing History and Ourselves Holocaust & Human Behavior Register Here (October 8 - November 18, 2020) Prakhin International Literary Award on Nazi Holocaust & Stalinist Repression Deadline for submissions in December 28, 2020 National & NJ History Day Theme for 2021 Communications in History: The Key to Understanding Watch Video Theme Booklet Graphic Organizer National History Day Rules National & NJ History Day Website The 2021 Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) Annual meeting “Linking Social, Cultural and Physical Ecologies” Norfolk, Virginia March 23 – 27, 2021 Call for Proposals Publications Call for Manuscripts for our January 2021 edition is October 31, 2020 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2019 Individual articles are also on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2018 Individual articles are online at: https://wordpress.com/view/teaching-ss.org Student Recognition Awards Hall of Fame of Recognized Students Middle School Division Northern NJ - *Jaelyn Alexander, Montclair Kimberley Academy (Nominated by Cheryl Amendola) Central NJ -*Jakub Fular, Alexander Batcho IS Manville (Nominated by Melissa Leitner & Fifi Germano) Southern NJ - *Andrea Loayza - Alder Ave. MS (Nominated by Jason Lucas) Ashlyn Warker - Alder Ave. MS (Nominated by Jason Lucas) High School Division Northern NJ - *Justin Berge, Roxbury HS (Nominated by Michael McPhee & Nicole Barbato Connolly) Central NJ - *Ryan Pierson, Hillsborough HS (Nominated by Robert Fenster) Southern NJ - *Sophia Gambil, Clearview Regional HS (Nominated by Katherine DeVillasanta) College Division Arlene Gardner Distinguished Scholar Awards Julianna Ezzo, Rider University (Nominated by Dr. Mark Pearcy) Emily Whelan, Georgian Court University (Nominated by Dr. Nancy Sardone) NJCSS Grant for Dramatic Presentations in Your School Relating to the 19th Amendment The NJCSS is supporting the performance of Hear My Voice by Living Voices with our grant funded by the NJ Historical Commission: Bloomfield Middle School Clearview Regional H.S. East Orange Campus H.S. Franklin H.S. Paterson Charter for Science & Technology West Deptford Middle School 100 years - The Right to Vote for Women (19th Amendment) NJ Women Vote 2020 Suffrage History Resources (NJ Historical Commission) NJ Special Election on Woman Suffrage in 1915 (How did the people in your town vote?) K-5 Lesson: The Importance of Voting Middle School Lesson: The White House Award Middle School Lesson: Perspectives on the 19th Amendment Debate Middle School Lesson: The Vote of the Appointed NJ Senator David Baird Middle School Lesson: Women Suffrage in World History High School Lesson: Did Giving Women the Vote Make a Difference? High School Lesson: Why did NJ change its position on the 19th Amendment between 1915 and 1920? Join the NJCSS or Renew your membership for 2020-21! (Only $25.00) Online Registration Form PDF Registration Form Payment may be made by PayPal (link is below), PO, or check. Mail your PO or check to NJCSS, Rutgers University-Busch Campus, 640 Bartholomew Road, Suite 103, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Join the NJSSSA (Social Studies Supervisors Association) (Only $15) Online Registration Form PDF Registration Form Payment may be made by PayPal (link is below), PO or check to NJCSS address above. |
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