WIU Social Studies Symposium: Population and the Environment

  • Event Number
    915-25
  • Date
    04/18/2025     9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Presenters
    Western Illinois University Faculty Members
  • Intended Audience
    High School Social Studies Educators
  • Location
    Morgan Hall, WIU Campus, 995 W. University Dr., Macomb, IL 61455
  • Fee
    $75.00
  • PD Hours
    5
  • Status
    Open

Join us for the inaugural Social Studies Symposium, a new professional development opportunity designed specifically for high school teachers of Sociology, Civics/Political Science, and Geography.

Participants will:
- Engage in expert-led sessions with faculty from Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, and Geography.
- Access discipline-specific resources and instructional materials aligned with state learning standards for Illinois.
- Explore innovative teaching strategies that emphasize hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world applications.
- Network and collaborate with fellow educators and university faculty to exchange ideas and best practices.

Tentative Schedule:
9:00 am - 9:50 am Registration and Welcome
10:00 am - 10:50 am Breakout Session 1
11:00 am - 11:50 am Breakout Session 2
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Breakout Session 3
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Whole Group Activity
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Guest Speaker / Closing Remarks