Social Studies

The mission of the Fort Worth ISD Social Studies Department is to empower all students to become participating citizens with knowledge, skills and attitudes enabling them to make informed decisions in a culturally diverse and interdependent world.

>> FWISD Social Studies Department is Awarded Teaching American History Grant

On August 3, 2010, the Department of Education awarded the Fort Worth ISD Social Studies department its fourth $1,000,000 dollar Teaching American History grant since 2002. Being the only Teaching American History grant presented in the state of Texas for 2010, Project HOPE (History Opening Paths to Excellence) will fund various professional development opportunities for 5^th, 8^th and 11^th grade teachers of American History as well as other Social Studies teachers throughout the district. Keep checking the Social Studies website for future updates about becoming a grant teacher and attending HOPE training sessions. 

>>Download a flyer

>>Download an application

Department Staff

Teacher Workshop In partnership with Texas Christian University

>>The U.S. Constitution

>>October 7, 2010

The workshop is open to all middle and high school social studies, language arts, and humanities teachers. Priority consideration will be given to middle school teachers in their first two years of teaching.

President's Speech
Tuesday, September 14

>> PK - 6 ideas
>> 7 - 12 ideas
>> View archived speech

Investigation of Nation-Shaping Individuals Grant for History Teachers

>> Super Saturday 2010-2011

    8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Sept. 11

Nov. 6

Feb. 12

Apr. 2

 

>> Historian Lecture 2010-2011

     5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 9

May 19

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>>History Fair 101

>>Coordinator Packet

>>History Fair Letter of Intent

>>History Fair Registration