TPCK+Resources+Government+and+Econ

=Resources for TPCK in Government/Civics= "When used thoughtfully for democratic aims, technology can meaningfully enhance social studies related pedagogical content knowledge" - John K. Lee, "Toward Democracy: Social Studies and TPCK"

Technology has made it possible for students to be connected to the democratic process in immediate ways. Using a wide variety of resources available on the Internet, teachers can help prepare students to be active, responsible citizens.

@http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=173&toplvl=178 A variety of resources on government from several federal agencies Teaching With Documents Resources from the National Archives using digital images of documents important to American Government Finding Dulcinea A collection of resources from several sites on different aspects of government.

Websites from various government agencies can be resources for teachers in crafting lessons incorporating technology: The White House The Library of Congress - THOMAS United States House of Representatives United States Senate United States Supreme Court

Comparing coverage of events on various news organizations' sites can also be helpful in teaching students media literacy.

=Resources for TPCK in Economics= "Advanced economies require the creation of new knowledge and students will need to serve as the co-creators of this new knowledge with social studies teachers facilitating students as they use economic data and communicate among themselves and with teachers and experts." John K. Lee, "Toward Democracy: Social Studies and TPCK

Technology can help teachers create real-life economics simulation experiences for students, helping them to better understand both economic concepts and how those concepts are seen in current economic conditions.

Foundation for Teaching Economics A wide variety of resources for teachers on various economic concepts Council for Economic Education A collection of resources from various sources including data to download and online simulation activities Federal Reserve Education Educators' section of the Federal Reserve site - a wide variety of lesson plans, resources, podcasts and simulations EconEdLink Various lessons, interactive tools and calculators Economic Adventure A four-part lesson plan on intellectual property Fed Chairman Game Online simulation activity

=Unit Sample: Technology-Enhanced Civics and Government Lesson Plans= Here is a sample of several lessons on branches of government and the Constitution from a Michigan teacher. These lessons incorporate a Promethean Board.
 * [[file:Lesson 1-The Three Branches of U.S. Government.doc]]
 * [[file:3 Branches of Government.pdf]]
 * [[file:Lesson_1_Supp_Materials_Vocabulary_Word_Cards.doc]]
 * [[file:Three Branches of Government Test.doc]]
 * [[file:Three_Branches_of_Government.pdf]]
 * [[file:Lesson 2-Introducing_the_Preamble_to_the_Constitution.doc]]
 * [[file:Lesson_2_Supp_Materials_Vocabulary_Word_Cards.doc]]
 * [[file:Lesson_2_Supp_Materials_The_Preamble.doc]]
 * [[file:Lesson_2_Supp_Materials_Preamble_Organizer.doc]]
 * [[file:Lesson_2_Supp_Materials_Preamable_Organizer_w_Questions.doc]]
 * [[file:Lesson_2_Supp_Materials-Analyzing_Section_of_Preamble.doc]]
 * [[file:Lesson_2_Supp_Materials_Constitution.doc]]

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