SESC Pocket PLC

In this final episode of the 5th Grade Social Studies series, the teachers discuss the Kentucky History Standard 5.H.KH.1 and some common student misconceptions they encounter in the classroom.  The conversation comes to a close with a gratitude circle.

If you would like to participate in an upcoming Pocket PLC, please contact Leah Marcum at [email protected].

Resources:  See Episode 2 Show Notes for the complete list.

Kentucky Writing Project 

KET News Quiz 

Layered Inquiry

Market Day Activities | TPT

McGraw-Hill Social Studies Curriculum

Nearpod

Newsela

Padlet 

PBS Learning Media | Ky Studies

Pearson Soc. St. Practice Test Answer Document & Rubrics

Quizizz

RACE Writing Strategy

Readworks

Scholastic Plays

Science of Learning

Scratch Platform

Simple Solutions

Standards-Based Grading

Studies Weekly 

Study Island | Edmentum

TCI | Social Studies Live

Social Studies teachers share what they are finding success with in their classrooms, including the best lesson they've taught this year.

Bamboozle

Blooket

BreakoutEDU games

Choice Boards

Do Ink

The DBQ Project 

Edulastic

EverFi (economics)

5.8 Cloze Reading Passages

Frayer Model 

Gallery Walk

Gimkit

Historical People Trading Cards | Free Templates

HMH Reading Series

Hot Seat Vocabulary Game

i-Civics

inquirED

IXL

Jefferson County Public Schools Gr. 5 Social Studies Curriculum

Kagan

Kahoot

KAS Checklists

(list continued in show notes of Episode 3

This episode features a group of 5th Grade Social Studies teachers who met together for a Regional PLC conversation.

Guests: 

Peyton Barnhill, Knox County-Flat Lick Elementary

LeAnn Kersey, Whitley County-Whitley Central Intermediate

Crystal Lyttle, Whitley County-Whitley Central Intermediate

Bobbie Mason, Rockcastle County-Mt. Vernon Elementary

Savannah Roark, Laurel County-Johnson Elementary

Danielle Matlock, Knox County-Central Elementary

Liz Neeley, Williamsburg ISD-Williamsburg Elementary

Samantha Smith, Knox County-G.R. Hampton Elementary

Jared Ward, Jackson County-McKee Elementary

Host: Leah Marcum

Listen in as a group of 4th Grade Science teachers from Southeast South-Central Kentucky get together for a Regional PLC conversation to discuss how they teach the standards on Waves in their classrooms.

https://education.ky.gov/curriculum/standards/kyacadstand/Documents/Kentucky_Academic_Standards_Science.pdf 

https://kystandards.org/standards-resources/science-resources/

https://education.ky.gov/AA/Assessments/Pages/KentuckySummativeAssessment-.aspx

Listen in to a group of 4th Grade Science teachers from Southeast/South-Central Kentucky discuss the curriculum, programs, and resources they use to teach!  

List of resources shared by the guests:

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Dimensions

TCI

Amplify

Simple Solutions

MysteryScience

Generation Genius

SciShowKids YouTube Channel

Next Generation Storylines

Nearpod

EdPuzzle

Edulastic

BrainPop

Flocabulary

CER from TPT paired with My Dad is an Alien Commercial 

Erin Guge  YouTube Channel

Requested Resources:  Digital Information

The Internet: Wires, Cables & Wifi

Listen in as a group of 4th Grade Science teachers from Southeast South-Central Kentucky meet together for a Regional PLC conversation to discuss their current areas of concern, focus, or challenges they are facing.

Resources shared:

CER from TPT paired with My Dad is an Alien Commercial 

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Dimensions

TCI

Amplify

Simple Solutions

MysteryScience

Generation Genius

SciShowKids YouTube Channel

Next Generation Storylines

Nearpod

EdPuzzle

Edulastic

BrainPop

Flocabulary

CER from TPT paired with My Dad is an Alien Commercial 

Erin Guge  YouTube Channel

Resources Needed:  Digital Information

The Internet: Wires, Cables & Wifi

A professional learning community made up of educators from across Southeast South-Central Kentucky who come together to collaborate with others who teach the same grade and content area.

This episode features a group of 4th Grade Science teachers who come together for a Regional PLC conversation to share what's currently working in their classrooms.

Guests: Blake Reams, Amanda Baker, Rachel Gawdun, Tarah Smith, Savannah Roark, Kim Jones

Hosts: Leah Marcum, Missy Conlin, Jenniefer Siler

Technical Support: Ashley Judd

Intro Music: Trey Bryant