As the days grow colder, we’re warming things up with exciting updates on our Social Studies webpage! We’ve added a wealth of free resources to support professional development and enhance your instructional materials. From engaging lesson plans to dynamic PD opportunities, there’s something for every educator.

Be sure to explore these new offerings and make the most of these tools to inspire your students and enrich their learning experiences. Stay tuned for more updates and seasonal surprises!

In addition, the Civics report for the 23-24 school year is due December 31. This is the first time this data has been collected.

Nevada Department of Education is proud to announce the delegates and alternate delegates for the United States Senate Youth Program.

Christopher Lee of Bishop Gorham High School

Sebastian Rios of the Leadership Academy of Nevada

Aaron Sebastian of Advanced Technical Academy

Ginger Tie of Coronado High School

These students will be visiting the capitol to meet with local legislature and will represent Nevada in Washington D.C.

Several courses are available for educators of Nevada through the Canvas portal. The following courses are currently open for registration:

Making Social Studies Engaging- Elementary Education

Holocaust Studies: Ghetto Life - Introduction & Daily Life

Holocaust Studies - Hitler Had No New Ideas

Israel - A History of its Land and People

Junior Achievement of Nevada (JA Nevada) is a non-profit organization that aims to equip young people with financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship skills. They offer educational programs for various age groups, including JA BizTown and JA Finance Park, which provide hands-on activities and interactive lessons. JA Nevada relies on community involvement and volunteers to enhance the learning experience. The organization aims to reach thousands of students annually, making a significant impact on their understanding of financial literacy and career readiness. Recent developments include expansion and innovation, partnerships with local businesses, and success stories from students participating in JA BizTown.

Can't make the trip? JA volunteers will come to you! Contact me for more information or to schedule a visit.

• The What Jigsaws support students in deep research on a specific topic, then provide an opportunity to share that research with other students or groups who explored different topics in depth. Use this format to empower students to go deep and become classroom experts during an inquiry.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  1. Determine which students will research which topics, dividing the class into several Expert Groups.

  2. Provide each Expert Group with research materials and questions that are specific to their topic.

  3. Challenge students in each Expert Group to conduct their research either individually or as a group, responding to the assigned questions or research goals on their handouts.

  4. Regroup students so that an expert on each topic joins together with experts on each of the other topics investigated.

  5. Prompt members of these Mixed Groups to take turns sharing their findings as other group members take notes.

Students will be engaged in multiple activities that strengthen their personal financial knowledge.

Arcade Games

Perfect Holiday activity to support financial literacy skills in a fun and engaging way.

Gifting Game

Amanda J. A. Hughes, MS

Education Programs Professional

Social Studies | Financial Literacy

Nevada Department of Education

Office of Teaching and Learning

755 Roop St. Suite 201

Carson City, NV 89701

amanda.hughes@doe.nv.gov

(775) 687-5931