Engaging Students using CS in the Social Studies/Specials Classroom

Ready to expand computer science beyond the core? This workshop invites K-8 educators to explore innovative ways to blend CS with Social Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Learn how coding, algorithms, and data can enhance historical thinking, creative expression, musical composition, and movement. Through hands-on activities and adaptable lesson ideas, you’ll discover how computational thinking supports student creativity, engagement, and interdisciplinary learning in powerful new ways.

Lunch will be included.

PD Hours: 5

Facilitator: Sarah Phelps

Location: IVCC (in Oglesby) CTC124

Cost: $50 (or $30 for co-op member schools. See list below)

PL Co-op Members:

Allen Otter #65

Earlville #9

Deer Park #82

Grand Ridge #95

La Salle Elementary #122

Leland #1

Lostant #425

Marquette Academy

Ottawa Township High School #140

Serena #2

Seneca Grade School #170

Seneca High School #160

Tonica #79

Wallace #195

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Please be advised of our cancellation and refund policies: If you need to cancel your registration, please email Krissy at a2Rhcm0gfCByb2UzNSAhIG9yZw==. You may request a refund of a workshop registration fee up to seven days before the scheduled event. We cannot refund the transaction fees. Failure to cancel seven days prior to the workshop date will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.

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