Social Studies



Coordinator

Liz Morrison email

Creating Effective Citizens

The mission of the Parkway School District is to reach and teach each student, all students, every day…together.  This mission is supported by a strong and consistent commitment that all students meet high academic standards in preparation for responsible participation as citizens in a democratic society.  Social studies education in the Parkway School District provides the core knowledge and skills to prepare each of our students for their role in a democratic society.

History Matters! K - 4

Teaching American History Grant

2008 - 2009

I Am America Sign boy artist

Pictures from Barretts' First Grade Teacher Susan Wadsack's Class

SMARTBoard and SENTEO Interactive Response System

Lesson Library

 

On-line Curriculum Guide

The On-line Curriculum Guide is now available.  K - 12 Course and Unit Guides are available. Lesson plan ideas will be available soon.  Information on new postings will be indicated here!

"I Can" Grades K - 5

Parkway and Rockwood teachers at the Truman Library as part of the Teaching American History Grant Cold War Field Trip.

Teaching American History Grant

 

Featured Websites

HSI:  Historical Scene Investigations

The Historical Scene Investigation Project (HSI) was designed for social studies teachers who need a strong pedagogical mechanism for bringing primary sources into their classroom. With the advent and accessibility of the internet, many libraries, universities and government agencies are housing their historical documents online. Simultaneously, there has been a push in K-12 history education to give students experiences that more closely resemble the work of a real historian.

American History AP Quizes

Each quiz is composed of 10-12 multiple choice questions to test your students' knowledge of the major topics of study in A. P. American History.
(Contributed by Joe Regenbogen NHS)

eLECTIONS

Can you run a presidential campaign better that the pros?  Try your hand at the new eLECTIONS game brought to you by C-SPAN, CNN and the History Channel.

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

The Pulitzer Center offers outstanding information on global issues that are either not reported or under-reported.  Great resource for middle and high school teachers and sutdents.

World of Play

Passport to Play is a fun way to keep kids' minds engaged and bodies active. Teach your students how kids from around the world play, snack and grow.

Field Trip Ideas and Information

Academic Gaming

Dates to Remember

AUGUST 26TH

Women's Equality Day

SEPTEMBER 11th

Patriots' Day

SEPTEMBER 17th

Constitution Day*

OCTOBER 18th

Missouri Day

NOVEMBER 11th

Veterans' Day**

JANUARY

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

FEBRUARY

Presidents' Day

APRIL

Earth Day

APRIL

Youth Service Day

APRIL/MAY

Holocaust Remembrance Day

*Federal Law - Educational Program on the Constitution

**Missouri Law - one hour of instruction time in recognition of Veterans


National Cultural Recognition Events

SEPT 15 - OCT 15

Hispanic Heritage Month

NOVEMBER

National American Indian

Heritage Month

FEBRUARY

African American History Month

MARCH

Women's History Month

MAY

Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month