CCPS Social Studies

Looking for materials to teach historical thinking skills? We have 100+ short, document-based tasks available for free download. Sort by topic and historical skill or browse a complete list of assessments organized by time period. sheg.stanford.edu/history-assess…

CASC’s Eden Wainwright of PHS teaching a workshop on SGA inclusivity to her peers around the state. Mr. Goldstein’s CASC students are great leaders.

Calvert SMOB Maggie Rathgeb teaching a workshop at the MASC conference. Numerous CASC students lead sessions for their peers. Calvert leads!

Calvert Cavaliers defeat Largo Lions by a score of 47-6 to advance to the MPSSA Semifinals! @CalvertFootball @SMAC_Football #calvertcavaliersfootball #southernmaryland #fridaynightlights #highschoolfootball #actionsportsphotography #nikon #smac

Huge 33-24 State Quarterfinal win in the Den! We host Hartford Tech next Friday in the state semifinal with the opportunity to advance to the State Championship! #BigTimeProgram #ReppinLusby @coachcrounse @SMAC_Football @TalkingSMAC1 @paxathletics @PaxSection @Coach_MasonPHS

Are you at @CommonGroundMD? Starting in 15 minutes!!! Come learn how to get students engaged anytime, anywhere from two awesome @calvertnet educators. #edtech #CGMD22 #goLumio @LumioSocial @SMART_Tech

Taking notes on their writing *while* they’re writing is one good metacognitive strategy for students. ✏️🗒️ edutopia.org/article/making…

SS learning specialist, Nicole Penix had a wonderful day working with 1st graders at Calvert ES. Ms. Ewalt’s students loved working with maps!

Today Calvert High students in Ms. Dryer's AP Euro class gained valuable tips on negotiation from community partners, CCPS Chief Academic Officer Dr Susan Johnson and CEA President Ms. Donna Ostenso. What a great opportunity.

In this world history lesson, students examine historical sources to explore how the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan influenced classic Maya and Aztec societies. Download the materials for free in English or Spanish. sheg.stanford.edu/history-lesson…

These 22 classroom closure activities move beyond the exit ticket – and offer Ts some techniques for finishing class in style: (Via educator @finleyt) edutopia.org/blog/22-powerf… #TeacherTwitter #edchat #EduTwitter

Ms. Braden's 5th Grade scientists at SLES are in the research phase of their PBL unit on the Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem! They’ve become "Food Chain Experts" to produce Healthy Bay Ecosystem PSAs to educate the community.

Far too often middle and high school students are only *passively* listening to what’s being said in class. Find out how to get them to *actively* listen instead. edutopia.org/article/5-stra…

In our lesson on Manifest Destiny, students examine a present-day textbook passage and four nineteenth-century sources to explore what motivated American territorial expansion in the 1840s. sheg.stanford.edu/history-lesson…

Our fifth grade learners at Plum Point Elementary School were engaged in a Tug-of-War routine today. What a great way to understanding both sides of an issue. They’re brilliant.

How about a little campaigning? Ms. Hoetzlein’s HHS AP Government students were on the campaign trail today. It was awesome. RISE in action!

Ms. Reid’s students at WHMS preparing to be great presenters while workshopping with their teacher, Ms. Reed, RISE specialist Ms. Curtin, and media specialist Ms. Jones. PBL rocks!

Very cool to show students how borders have changed over time… @TMHistoryIcons

4 ways to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth. edutopia.org/article/tips-a…

Colonel Christine Piper (USAF) joined Ethan Ropel's third grade class at Windy Hill ES to enlist their help in researching the five regions of the United States to assist military families with relocation. SO COOL! #communitypartnersuccess #PBL #authenticlearning.