Back by popular demand:  Colonialism and Revolution in America.  We will be returning to our favorite Colonial spots for the summer of 2013

1.  June 15-22
The Spanish Borderlands:Santa Fe Field Study
Content Specialist: Dr. Jay Buckley, Associate Professor, BYU;
Pedagogy Specialist: Cindy Ness, Master Teacher, AlpineSchool District

2.  June 17-23
Colonial Williamsburg:
Teacher Institute
Content Specialist: History experts from Colonial Williamsburg,
Historic Jamestown and Yorktown;
Pedagogy Specialist: Sara Hacken, Utah’s Teacher of the Year,
TAH Grand Director, Alpine School District

3.  June 24-30
Foundations of America:Colonial America & Revolution in Boston
Content Specialist: Dr. Jay Buckley, Associate Professor, BYU;
Pedagogy Specialist: Dr. Jeff Nokes, Associate Professor, BYU


How do I apply?
Application and nomination is easy.
Just visit: driven2teach.org

Hello all!

The Utah Council for the Social Studies is hosting their 2nd annual "Morning at the Movies". On January 14, 10:00 a.m. at Jordan Commons we are showing The War Horse, which is a story set during WWI. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it has gotten great reviews and should be a good experience for teachers. The movie will be preceeded by a short discussion on WWI by John Reid of the U of U. Concessions will be open and popcorn, drinks, candy and etc. can be purchased.

If UCSS members want to attend, they should email Dawn at dlhauser@graniteschools.org to hold tickets. Each member gets 2 free tickets. All others can send $5 per ticket to Dawn and pick them up outside the theatre.

Hope to see lots of you there!

Teachers, hurry and get your applications in for the 2012 field studies. The deadline for submitting your application is December 20, 2011.