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The annual State Social Studies Conference of the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies (TCSS) will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin. 

 

TCSS members who present will register for a significantly reduced rate. 

 

Presenters may choose to present on any social studies-related topic.  You might consider teaming up with another teacher and doing a co-presentation of one topic or a two-part presentation on related topics.  Presentations should be 45 minutes long.

 

If you wish to give a presentation, please complete and return the form (download like below)  postmarked no later than November 15, 2010.  Send it to the Tennessee Geographic Alliance, 304 Burchfiel Geography Building, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0925, ATTN: Kurt Butefish.

confpaperscall2011.doc

When: July 16, 9:00am -4:00pm.
Where: Tennessee Tech University
Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room

Join Dr. Julie Mitchell and Dr. Jo Ann Higginbotham for a fun-filled Friday of learning social studies--Mayberry style!

This workshop provides effective and creative teaching strategies using The Andy Griffith Show, and standards-based lessons and supplemental/enrichment activities incorporating

• hands-on activities
  
• primary source documents
• current events
• technology options and much more!
  

Participants will receive a CD of all handouts used during the workshop and a chance to win Door Prizes!!!!

Friday's breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and all workshop materials are included in the cost!

Cost for the workshop is $50 for members and $100 for non-members which includes a year's membership in TCSS

Complete the registration form by July 9, 2010
Mayberry Workshop Registration.pdf