Katie WagnerCore Social Studies PracticesThe 11 Core Social Studies Practices are crucial within Social Studies lessons, but can be applied to the toolkit unit that I have made for…Dec 10, 20175Dec 10, 20175
Katie WagnerField Trips: Firehouse & LighthouseStudents would visit the Milwaukee Fire Department for a tour and to learn more about what a firefighter does and how they can keep their…Nov 13, 20173Nov 13, 20173
Katie WagnerLittle Economists: Needs vs. WantsObjectives: Students will be able to compare and contrast needs and wants with items that they see daily within the classroom and their…Oct 25, 20171Oct 25, 20171
Katie WagnerWho is your family? Talking about Ellis IslandWhen asked the question where does your family come from, most will trace it back to their ancestors who came from Ireland or Germany…Oct 17, 20172Oct 17, 20172
Katie WagnerTeaching About ImmigrationI grew up in a very apolitical family, we never really discussed politics and the school I went to K-12th grade was filled with other…Oct 2, 20175Oct 2, 20175
Katie WagnerTeaching Social Studies to Those Who Don’t RememberI strongly connect the social studies to teaching students about past events. I understand this is not all that social studies encompasses…Sep 15, 20171Sep 15, 20171