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Fellow Social Studies Teachers,

Before we all head out and into the classrooms I wonder if some of us might like to share or brainstorm some ideas for "EPIC" socials classes. Im not talking about lectures or powerpoint slides, im thinking some UN style general assemblies, mini-debates etc....

In our class this semester we have done some sweet things, i thought it might be a good idea to blog about some of our own ideas or things we might have observed already. Plus im sure some of you need to blog a little, so what better way then to get in some blogs and pass along some great ideas!
My ideas:
- similar to the UN thing, but do House of Commons.
- text messaging or technology assignment (we all know are students love to use their phones and facebook) why not allow them to use them in academic ways. Get students in partners, have one studnet with a work sheet in the classroom, send the other to the library to get answers. Allow them to send information back and forth via text messaging or facebook chat.
- Roleplay or video. Saw this in a socials 11 class. Group made a video based on womens roles in canada during WWII. other group did a skit of D-day battle. allowed for a ton of creativity and high energy classes.

other ideas from this website:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/social/teacher_guide.htm
- rebuilding iraq
- revisiting pearl harbour

share, share AWAY!!!!!!!!!