Annual Conference of the
New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies
Radisson Hotel/Center of New Hampshire, Manchester-700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Step 1: Register me for the NHCSS Conference on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
Fee covers annual membership, attendance at all conference events, access to exhibits, and lunch.
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Step 2: Determine your registration fee by circling the category that applies to you:
All Purchase Orders unless check accompanies registration form
$120
Early Bird Registration
Regular Registration
Postmarked by October 23
Postmarked After October 23 Or
Walk-in Registration at Conference
Regular Audience
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$85
$100
Full-Time Students* $55
Full-Time Students* $60
Retirees
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I Cannot Attend but want to join
NHCSS for the 2015-2016 year
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$15
Full-Time Students $10
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$10
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*Workshops are subject to change-the final program will be available at the conference
Step 7: Mail registration form and check (payable to NHCSS) or purchase order to:
Ron Adams, NHCSS, P.O. Box 337, Ossipee, NH 03864-0337
Email questions to: socialstudiesrus@hotmail.com
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Conference Schedule
Time
Event
Location
7:30 - 8:30
Registration & Coffee
Main Atrium/Armory
8:00 - 1:45
Vendors/Exhibits Open
Armory
8:30 - 9:30
Session 1 Workshops
Various Rooms
9:30 - 10:00
Break-Visit Vendors
Armory
10:00 - 11:00
Session 2 Workshops
Various Rooms
11:00 - 11:30
Break-Visit Vendors
Armory
11:30 - 12:30
Luncheon/Raffle
Armory
12:30 - 1:30
Awards/Keynote Address
Ballroom A
1:30 - 1:45
Book Signing-Vendors
Outside Ballroom A
1:45 - 2:45
Session 3 Workshops
Various Rooms
Keynote Speaker - Akhil Amar
Akhil Reed Amar is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, where he teaches
constitutional law at both Yale College and Yale Law School. His work has won awards from both the American Bar
Association and the Federalist Society. He has been favorably cited by Supreme Court justices across the spectrum
in over 30 cases (citing to four different books and more than a dozen distinct articles), and he regularly testifies
before Congress at the invitation of both Republicans and Democrats. He is a member of the American Academy of
Arts and Sciences and in 2008 he received the DeVane Medal—Yale’s highest award for teaching excellence. He
has written widely for popular publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles
Times, The Atlantic, and Slate. He was an informal consultant to the popular TV show, The West Wing, and his work
has been showcased on more recent TV shows such as The Colbert Report, Charlie Rose, and The MHP Show.
Professor Amar is also the author of several books, including The Constitution and Criminal Procedure: First
Principles (Yale Univ. Press, 1997), The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction (Yale Univ. Press, 1998),
America’s Constitution: A Biography (Random House, 2005), and America’s Unwritten Constitution: The
Precedents and Principles We Live By (Basic Books, 2012). His most recent book, The Law of the Land: A Grand
Tour of our Constitutional Republic (Basic Books, 2015), has just been published, and his next book, The
Constitution on Deadline: Real-Time Essays on the Issues of Our Era, will be published in 2016.
Session 1: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
1A The Connecticut Watershed
Amanda Gagnon, Connecticut River Watershed Council & Art for Water
We will discuss the Connecticut River watershed and its importance to the history and culture of NH. (Elementary;
History & Geography Content)
1B A Guaranteed Curriculum K-12
Kimberly Saunders, Assistant Superintendent, ConVal District
How to create a guaranteed Social Studies curriculum for grades K-12. (General; Curriculum)
1C Black History in NH, a Film
Katie Umans, Assistant Director, Burt Feintuch, Director Center for the Humanities, UNH
This workshop runs Sessions 1 and 2. The first session will present the hour long film. In Session 2, the film will
be discussed and will solicit teachers’ input on content for a forthcoming educational version of the film.
(General; History Content)
1D What Does the End of NCLB Mean for Social Studies?
Joe Onosko, Associate Professor, Department of Education, UNH,
The presenter will discuss the future of social studies given (a) the passage of the Alexander / Murray Senate
reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (that ends NCLB & Race to the Top) or (b) the failure
of its passage. (General)
1E Human Geography, - Population Dynamics
Richard Beardmore, Department of Education, Fitchburg State University
Discover hands on activities that build global awareness on population dynamics, land use patterns and
environmental impacts while cultivating critical thinking. (Middle; Geography Content)
1F Integrating Art and Literature into Social Studies
Audrey Rogers Department of Education, and an SNHU senior
This session presents effective practices for integrating art and literature into the social studies curriculum. Lesson
examples will be provided. (Middle/High; Content & Instructional Methods)
1G The NH Rebellion
Xanni Brown, Beth Grunewald, & Daniel Weeks, Open Democracy
Open Democracy, a NH nonprofit, is a grassroots movement of citizens, united to stop the corruption of big money
politics – so the people's voice is heard. It runs the NH Rebellion and just recently published the Open Democracy
Index which was a several months-long study about the state of democracy in New Hampshire. Presenters will
present state specific trends and discuss work to address the corrosion of democracy. (General; Civics Content)
1H Historical Maps in the Classroom
Jennifer Thompson, Matt Krogman, & Bob Woolner, Hopkinton HS
This workshop will provide an overview of online sources for historical maps and how to create and use maps for
historical thinking. (Middle/High; Content & Instructional Methods)
1J New Hampshire History Day
Peter Petrino & Lindsey Seibert, Merrimack HS
Merrimack High School does the “History Day” program every semester so that each social studies student in World
History and United States History benefits from its project-based learning framework. The department uses NHD to
assess the students' performance on its competencies. This session will focus on how the free program fits into the
curriculum and is seen by teachers as a boon to social studies education. (High; Instructional Methods)
Session 2: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
2A Ellis Island Immigration Project
Tracy Ramsey and Ellen Brake - Horne Street Elementary School, Dover
Engage your students in a hands-on learning simulation to experience life for immigrants entering the United States
through Ellis Island. (Elementary; History Content & Instructional Methods)
2B Promoting Pluralism Through Group Talk
Rory Tannebaum, Assistant Professor of Education, Merrimack College
Attendees will participate in a range of practical strategies meant to engage K-12 students in forms of group talk.
(General; Instructional Methods)
2C Black History in NH, a Film
Katie Umans & Burt Feintuch, Center for the Humanities, UNH
This workshop runs Sessions 1 and 2. The first session will present the hour long film. In Session 2, the film will
be discussed and teachers’ input will be solicited on content for a forthcoming educational version of the film.
(General; History Content)
2D The NH Rebellion
Xanni Brown, Beth Grunewald, & Daniel Weeks, Open Democracy
Open Democracy, a NH nonprofit, is a grassroots movement of citizens, united to stop the corruption of big
money politics – so the people's voice is heard. It runs the NH Rebellion and just recently published the Open
Democracy Index which was a several months-long study about the state of democracy in New Hampshire.
Presenters will present state specific trends and discuss work to address the corrosion of democracy. (General;
Civics Content)
2E Maynard vs. Wooley: The First Amendment and Religious Freedom
Attorney Jack Middleton, McLane Law Firm & Art Pease, Retired Teacher
This workshop is the story of one person's determination to assert his freedom of religion and the progress of his case
from Lebanon District Court to the US Supreme Court. (Middle/High; Civics Content)
2F Making Connections with Twitter
Alex Luhtjarv, Hillsboro Deering HS
Workshop will focus on strategies to implement genuine interdisciplinary connections between departments and
showcase your school using twitter. (Middle/High; Instructional Methods)
2G Cross Curricular Case Study
Greg O'Brien & Robin Croteau, ConVal Regional HS
A cross-curricular approach to examine a current incarnation of the “Tragedy of the Commons.” Students develop
inquiry based approaches to the collapse of the cod fisheries from multiple disciplines to create a three dimensional
project. (Middle/High; Content and Instructional Methods)
2H The Crosses in the Sky
Paul Bagley, Author of “Crosses in the Sky”
“Crosses in the Sky” tells the story of a B17 bomber crew in WWII. The workshop highlights the efforts of citizen
soldiers in war and includes a 22 minute video. (Middle/High; History Content)
2J 20% Time in Government Classes
Vincent Kane & Etienne Valley, Moultonborough Academy
This presentation will explore the concept of 20% Time in government/civics and other areas of social studies.
Attendees will be exposed to the idea that social studies curricula can be personalized for every student. In addition
to an overview of the topic, attendees will learn about a practical model for implementation of 20% Time and how it
satisfies New Hampshire and Common Core standards. (High; Instructional Methods)
2K Students Taking Charge of Changing the World: Revolution Ethics Project
Eric Bowman, Contoocook Valley Regional HS, Peterborough
Teachers want students to make the world a better place; students want inspiration. Student-centered conversations
about ethics can foster skills and inspiration that can lead to change. (High; Instructional Methods)
Session 3: 1:45-2:45 p.m..
3A Educational Songs and Music Videos as a Class Activity
Jerry Appell, Founder/Artistic Director, Rock in the Classroom.
Learn to help students create content-based educational songs and music videos. Participants will learn how
to improve student engagement and performance through the use of music and music videos. (General;
Content & Instructional Methods)
3B Using Primary Sources
Eric Salmonson, Dover High School
Working with primary sources and enhancing vocabulary. From the class-starter to the elaborate project, the use of
images and terms can be applied broadly. (General; Instructional Methods)
3C Hooked on History: Engaging Students with Objects and Inquiry
Bekki Coppola, Strawbery Banke Museum & Nicole Woulfe, Sanborn Regional MS
Our workshop will provide teachers with strategies to hook and engage their learners in interactive ways. Using
programming developed by Strawbery Banke Museum and successfully implemented in a competency-based middle
school classroom, teachers will participate in three inquiry-based lessons. Each lesson focuses on a different time
period and provides a varied instructional approach. These activities are quick introductions that engender
enthusiasm and curiosity to engage students in the standards and build historical context. (Middle; History Content
& Instructional Methods)
3D Teaching Global Competence
Elyse Harris, NH World Affairs Council & Peter Schmidt, Pinkerton Academy
Representatives from the World Affairs Council will discuss global competence-what is it, why is it important and
practical applications within the classroom. (Middle/High; Content & Instructional Methods)
3E Lessons Learned from the Use of the Atom Bomb
Anne Prescott, Five College Center for East Asian Studies
Workshop will focus on what we can learn from the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and look at
conflict and peace in general. (Middle/High; History Content)
3F Students and the Supreme Court Cases That Affect Students
Dave Alcox, Milford High School
This presentation will highlight relevant Supreme Court cases that have affected students. Issues such as speech,
dress codes, privacy, religion and other topics will be discussed and presented. Attendees will get materials they can
use in class. Any grade level curious teacher can attend, but it's mostly geared for high school teachers.
(Middle/High; Civics Content)
3G Competency-Based Report Cards
Dennis Perreault, Campbell High School.
The Campbell High School report card reports out a number and letter grade for each course competency on a biweekly progress report and a quarterly report. Students are required to pass course competencies in order to pass the
course and receive credit. Campbell uses formative and summative assessments and retakes. This workshop will
share their reporting methods with you and their policies regarding summative assessments and retakes, turning the
philosophical into the practical. (Middle/High; Instructional Methods)
3H The Power of One
Carol Wyndham & Chuck Weed, Cheshire County Commissioner
Doris Haddock, “Granny D” was a political activist from New Hampshire. She achieved national fame
when, between the ages of 88 and 90, starting on January 1, 1999, and culminating on February 29, 2000,
she walked over 3,200 miles across the continental United States to advocate for campaign finance reform.
This workshop will focus on her legacy.
(High; Content)