New Jersey Center for Civic Education
The Laura Wooten Civics Law (2021) requires that every New Jersey middle school provide a separate course of study in civics. This free, all-day workshop will provide suggested curriculum guides, civics content and instructional strategies to help teachers meet the mandate in ways that motivates students to become informed and active citizens. The workshop will run from 8:30 - 3:00. Free textbook samples and a catered breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please bring a laptop. Internet access is available.
New Jersey Students Learning Standard for Social Studies (6.2) require the teaching of early civilizations in middle school. This workshop will offer middle school teachers a meaningful theme around which to consider ancient middle eastern, Asian, Greek, Roman and American civilizations: the development of early democratic practices and ideas. This
The primary purpose of social studies is to help students become the citizens our democracy requires, and the foundation for effective citizenship is laid in elementary school. Young students can grasp many of the essential concepts of civic education if presented in an age-appropriate manner. This workshop will provide teachers
