1. The document provides information about a session on free hybrid tools to increase contextualized social studies learning. 2. It introduces the presenter and defines contextualized curriculum as lessons taught in a specific industry context using real-world scenarios and vocabulary. 3. Examples are provided of contextualized social studies lessons for the construction and manufacturing industries that integrate social studies content like history and geography with workplace skills preparation.

1. Introduce Yourself!
Take off mute or post in chat:
1. Organization
2. Location
3. One thing you want to learn today
Tip
You can change your
name and photo in
Zoom!
Even if you pause your
video, others will have
some visual connection
with you.

2. Free Cool Hybrid
Tools for
Contextualized
Social Studies
15 September 2021

3. Can Teaching Trades Save Lives?
Yes, if you focus on relevant, essential skills!

4. What to Expect
Objective: You will leave this session with
new, free hybrid tools to increase learning
in-person or online.
➔ FREE Contextualized Curriculum
The Literacy Cooperative has updated
lessons for five key industries
➔ Instructional Strategies
Make learning stick
➔ Top Picks for Hybrid Learning
A curated selection of best free tools

5. Get a pen or pencil and
Take Notes!
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

6. Meagen Farrell
Mustard Seed Training
Who Am I?
Author
Trainer
Woodworker
Chicken Lady
Mom

7. What is a
Contextualized
Curriculum?

8. Download
➔ The Literacy
Cooperative’s
Contextualized
Curriculum

9. How Are You Teaching
Now? Answer in chat!
In person? Online?
Hybrid?
For more detailed workshops on
online learning, visit
www.QualityMatters.org

10. Networking
Now, or at the end?
It’s up to you!

11. Quick Check: What is
Contextualized
Curriculum?
A. Hands-on learning
B. Lessons in a specific
context
C. Real-world vocabulary
D. Understanding words in
context

12. Quick Check: What is
Contextualized
Curriculum?
A. Hands-on learning
B. Lessons in a specific
context
C. Real-world vocabulary
D. Understanding words in
context

13. Construction: Social Studies

14. Construction:
Social Studies
Lessons created for YouthBuild, a collaboration of
Associated Builders & Contractors, ASPIRE Greater
Cleveland, and Ohio Guidestone.
➔ Table of Contents: Modules
Find & click lessons and handouts
organized by content on HSE exams
➔ Model Lesson (p. 64)
Unit 2 Lesson 9: Classical Civilizations
➔ Student Activity (p. 65)
#2 Construction Contextualization
Greek & Roman Architexture

15. Student Performance Informs Instruction!!!
Industry HSE or WorkKeys Content
Direct Instruction
Use industry textbooks for
contextualized practice scenarios
Group Work
Interactive guided practice
in person or Zoom
Formative Assessment
Students complete individual
checks of knowledge or skills
Mastery Learning
Access to digital materials
that adapt to each student’s
level
Brainstorm an example of
each lesson section

16. Student Activity: Construction Contextualization
Industry HSE or WorkKeys Content
Direct Instruction
Construction Techniques
in Ancient Rome
Temple Building
Match Greek columns
with printable game
Group Work
Vocabulary of constructing arches
Form & style connect cultures
SS Content
Geography & the World:
Development of Classical
Civilizations
Image Source: Roberto Piperno https://www.romeartlover.it/Costroma.html
How could you use this
printable online?

17. Social
Studies
Topic
Matrix
Source: GED Testing Service (June 2016) “Assessment Guide for Educators: Social Studies”

18. Social Studies
High Impact
Indicators
Source: GED Testing Service (2015) “High Impact Indicators”

19. Manufacturing: Social Studies

20. Manufacturing:
Social Studies
Lessons created for the Manufacturing Feeder
Programs at Lorain County Community College by
ASPIRE Greater Cleveland.
➔ Table of Contents: Modules
Find & click lessons and handouts
organized by content on HSE exams
➔ Model Lesson (p. 23)
Unit 1 Lesson 1: Historical Thinking
➔ Student Activity (p.24)
#2 Manufacturing Contextualization
Product Liability

21. Contextualize: Which
sources do you recommend
for real-world scenarios?

22. Get Real!
Industry
Scenarios Tip
Content is easier
to retain with
concrete objects
or realistic
pictures.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Example:
Battery Manufacturing Lab

23. Which sources did TLC use
for scenarios?
Industry textbooks & magazines
Local news
OSHA
Reputable YouTube
Tip
The more recent
and local you can
get, the better!
It is better to answer
their burning
questions.

24. Student Activity: Product Liability Scenarios
a. Print out or project an excerpt from
“What is Product Liability?” (July 2,
2019) FindLaw
b. Organize students into groups of
four:
i. 2 as the plaintiff
ii. 2 as the defendant
c. Assign each group a product liability
case, either from local cases, or from
“The 5 Largest U.S. Product Liability
Cases” (October 25, 2019)
Investopedia
c. Have students debate
their side’s point of
view.
d. Relate to the topic of
the day: Historical
Thinking. Emphasize
the importance of
examining multiple
perspectives.

25. Top Picks for Hybrid Learning
Social Studies:
Khan Academy
Study.com
PBS Learning Media
National Archives
Political Cartoons
Investopedia
Construction &
Manufacturing:
Industry Magazines
& Blogs (TOC)
NAM.org
General:
Skills to Pay the Bills
OSHA
OhioMeansJobs
Library of Congress
Quizlet
Links subject to change Add your favorites in chat!

26. ALL THE
LINKS!
Just want the websites? They’re listed in order near the end of the document.

27. Thanks for Coming!
Don’t forget to download
➔ The Literacy
Cooperative’s
Contextualized
Curriculum