Nebraska State Council for the Social

Studies Annual Conference Presentation

Proposal
Proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, February 12, 2019. You will be notified about your

participation by March 5, 2019. If selected, you agree to do a 45 minute presentation on June 7,

2019 at the UNO Weitz CEC. You will have a discounted presenter's registration fee as a token

of our appreciation. Thank you so much for your willingness to share your expertise!

1. Name of Presenter (s): *

a. Answer: Jerrold R Warren

2. (Lead) Presenter’s School/Organization: *

a. Answer: Millard Central Middle School / Millard Public Schools

3. (Lead) Presenter’s Telephone Number: *

a. Answer: (402) 319-1570

4. (Lead) Presenter’s Email: * -

a. Answer: jrwarren@mpsomaha.org
5. Title of Proposed Session: * -

a. Answer: “Why do we have to learn this?” Historical Empathy and Secondary

Social Studies Students Engagement

6. Intended Audience – Check as many as applicable*

a. [ ] Elementary Social Studies

b. [X] Secondary (Middle/High School) Civics/Government

c. [X] Secondary (Middle/High School) Geography

d. [X] Secondary (Middle/High School) History

e. [ ] Pre-Service/ New Teachers

f. [ ] Other (Specify e.g. grades K-2, etc.)

g. [ ] Other:______________________

7. Description of Session (Approximately 75 words or less) *:

a. Answer: The presenter’s 7th grade World Geography students often struggled to

empathize and engage with historical figures and events, often saying, “Why do

we need to know this, this person died two thousand years ago”. His students

struggled to understand the social constructs of people whose lives are different

from theirs; in the past and present and culturally. Through examining current

research and practices, the presenter wanted to determine if the use of historical

empathy and inquiry based instruction through role playing simulations utilizing

primary document resources can lead to increased student engagement and

historical understanding of historical figures and events.

8. Which Nebraska State Standards align with the content of this presentation? Go

to https://www.education.ne.gov/contentareastandards/ to view standards. Only the

standard/indicator number is necessary here (e.g., 8.3.2.a) *

a. Standards:

i. SS 8.1.1.d Explain how various government decisions impact people, places,

and history

ii. SS 8.1.2.a Describe ways individuals participate in the political process (e.g.,

registering and voting, contacting government officials, campaign

involvement)

iii. SS 8.1.2.d Evaluate how cooperation and conflict among people have

contributed to political, economic, and social events and situations in the

United States SS 8.1.2.e Identify the roles and influences of individuals,

groups, and the media on governments (e.g., Seneca Falls Convention,

Underground Railroad, Horace Greeley, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Jane

Addams, Muckrackers, Booker T. Washington)

iv. SS 8.3.6 Students will analyze issues and/or events using geographic

knowledge and skills to make informed decisions. SS 8.3.6.a Analyze the

physical or human geographic factors explaining the spatial pattern of world

events. (e.g., water scarcity and conflict in the Middle East, contrasting

demographic trends in developed and developing countries)

v. SS 8.4.3 (US) Students will analyze and interpret historical and current events

from multiple perspectives.

vi. SS 8.4.4 (US) Students will identify causes of past and current events, issues,

and problems
 b. Key Concepts:

i. Students will analyze and interpret historical and current events from multiple

perspectives.

ii. Students will develop and apply historical knowledge and skills to research,

analyze, and understand key concepts of past, current, and potential issues

and events at the local, state, national, and international levels.

iii. Students will develop and apply the skills of civic responsibility to make

informed decisions based upon knowledge of government at local, state,

national and international levels.

9. Each room will be set up with a computer and LCD monitor for presentation purposes.

Will you need Internet access for attendees? *

a. [ ] Yes

b. [X] No

10. Will you need any special equipment or facilities? *

a. Answer: No