Caroline FinkDefense of Learning: Social Studies ToolkitBelow is a list of the eleven Core Social Studies Practices with evidence from my toolkit demonstrating the use of these practices.Dec 11, 201710Dec 11, 201710
Caroline FinkMilwaukee: A Pool of KnowledgeMilwaukee is my home. As a little girl I spent my summer’s playing on the shores of Lake Michigan, visiting the Betty Brinn with my…Nov 19, 20175Nov 19, 20175
Caroline FinkThe ROLE of Economic ThinkingPrior to our investigation into economic thinking, I had a clear misconception that economic thinking solely involved money and the human…Oct 28, 20171Oct 28, 20171
Caroline FinkChallenging the Dominant Religious NarrativeIn July of 2009, Chimananda Ngozi Adichie, a novelist, gave a speech at TEDglobal about the danger of a single story. She explained that it…Oct 17, 20171Oct 17, 20171
Caroline FinkRelationships Are KeyAlthough I often shy away from admitting my lack of involvement and knowledge in politics and other current event topics, I want to warn…Oct 3, 201710Oct 3, 201710
Caroline FinkSeeing Through the Lens of Authentic Intellectual WorkAfter registering for “Teaching Elementary Social Studies,” I figured much of my time in the class would be spent learning about historical…Sep 19, 20171Sep 19, 20171