1. TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL STUDIES Daniel Imburgia dimburgia11@yahoo.com www.angelfire.com/pa5/dimburgia1

2. IMPROVING RESEARCH THROUGH TECHNOLOGY Use technology to research current events Use technology to research historical events Take field trips without leaving the classroom

3. Current Events Subscribe to a newspaper online Read online articles Circus Runaway Not Looking Forward To Hometown Show May 21, 2003 | Issue 3919Issue 3919 SACRAMENTO, CA—Michael MacAlester, who ran away from his native Sacramento at 16 to join the circus, is not looking forward to the Big Top Circus' show this Friday in his hometown. "The idea of getting the hell out of Sacramento and joining a traveling circus was really exciting, but I guess I should've thought to check the schedule," MacAlester, 18, a unicycling clown, said Monday. "I asked the ringmaster if I could possibly sit this one out, but he said no way." MacAlester said he plans to wear extra-heavy make-up in case his parents happen to be in attendance

4. Historical Events

5. Take A Virtual Field Trip

6. Utilizing Technology to Present Information Create a class webpage Invest in a SMART board Use a variety of media PowerPoint Videos Overheads

7. Create A Class Webpage Set up a free account Improve relationships with parents Provide a format for students ’ questions

8. Invest In A SMART Board

9. Use A Variety of Media

10. Using Technology to Gain A New Perspective Explore various lesson plans available online Engage in discussions with other educational professionals online Communicate with community organizations

11. Lesson Plans Search the web for lesson plans designed by other teachers to present information in new ways. Search

12. Work With Other Educators Through Technology Teachers can communicate through message boards, e-mails, and online articles.communicate

13. Work With Community Organizations Enhance community service projects through technologycommunity service Contact community leaders Encourage involvement with community issues involvement Municipality:Borough of East Greenville Address:206 Main Street Box 128 East Greenville, PA 18041 Phone:215.679.5194 Fax:215.679.3931 e-mail:donhuff@netcarrier.com Website:N/A Mayor:Ryan J. Sloyer Borough Council:Douglas G. Bricker, President Members:Frederick J. Bieler, Gary A. Bilger, Jennifer Boyer, Thomas Kolb,Edward Treffinger, George J. Wentling Tax Collector:Kathleen Bieler

14. Employ Technology to Give Students Access to the World Give students “ real world ” experience Utilize programs that are useful in the professional world

15. Immerse Students in the Subject

16. Assign Projects That Use Life Skills Title - Culture Trip using Desktop Publishing Primary Subject - Computers / Internet Secondary Subjects - Social Studies Grade Level - 6-9 Title - American Quilt: Identifying your culture using Desktop Publishing Note: This is an Introduction to Desktop - not designed for an advance lesson. Students should be familiar with researching on Internet. This lesson can also be completed in word. Time - Two to three days. Lesson Plan - Designing an American quilt using desktop publisher. DESCRIPTION: This computer lesson will enable each student to integrate Social Studies within a simple desktop publishing design

17. Make Technology & Social Studies Fun Plan your lessons so they are interesting to the students Demonstrate how useful technology can be

18. Resources The British Museum http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/ixbin/hixclient.exe?_IXDB_=co mpass&search-form=graphical/gt/gtindex.html&submit-button=search http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/ixbin/hixclient.exe?_IXDB_=co mpass&search-form=graphical/gt/gtindex.html&submit-button=search The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/whtour/ Education and Technology http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/dimburgia1/ Smart Technologies http://www.smarttech.com/ Social Studies Lesson Plans, Ideas, and Activities http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SS.htm