PD+Session+5

Respond to at least **two prompts** from each Group.

**Group 1**: I expected... I received.... positive feedback from sharing my SCIM project. I shared with the group my activity which included 4 varying articles OPEC with primary and secondary sources. It is hard to pick articles in teaching geography sometimes. I think with Russia it will be easier and I will be able to use Russian History with many eras from which to chose (which has a rich history)! I learned... the value of explaining the difference between first and secondary sources to my students. They were exposed to both types in their activity and did a pretty good job with some readings which were probably more of a high school level than junior high. I feel once they heard "primary source" students took it as gospel. As I proceed with the use of historical inquiry that maybe they will not see validity in all primary sources. I valued... I still need or want to know more about...

After this session, I plan to... As a result of this session, I think differently about... bias based on family perception and what is taught in schools. I found the Seikas case studies to be fascinating. I never stopped to think how kids "think or perceive" what is being taught in social studies classes. I don't know if it my ignorance, time restraints, curriculum-curriculum-curriculum, or what is keeping me from looking beyond what I teach my students. As a result of this session, I'd like to try... using my co-op class to work on the SCIM activities as well. Diane was able to successfully work with Jill, so what is to say I can not start small with my kids? I do give them primary documents when I can in geography so now I should start to ramp it up and include everyone. As a result of this session, my beliefs about...
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