Abilene ISD Social Studies

[The Alamo @OfficialAlamo]

March 6 at 6:00pm
This somber, reverent ceremony will honor the defenders of the Alamo who gave their lives in the name of Texas' independence on March 6, 1836.

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

20 YouTube Channels for Social Studies https://t.co/B2GpUeQlQF
#ControlAltAchieve

[Abilene ISD Social Studies @abileneisd_SS]

Dyess Elem. 3rd Graders did a great job presenting their expert research on a historical hero today!!! Wonderful research as well as presentations!!! Way to go Dyess! #celebrateaisd

[Abilene ISD Social Studies @abileneisd_SS]

Today in History: (1964) The Beatles arrived in the US for the first time!!

[Abilene ISD Libraries @AISD_Libraries]

There are no snow days here in Austin, where many AISD librarians are attending the Texas Computer Education Association’s annual tech conference.

We’re working hard and LEARNING SO MUCH that we will soon be able to share with our campuses, colleagues, and students! 👍

[Dr. Tami Dean she/her/hers @dr_tdean]

Great things happening this morning At Lee Elementary & @AbileneISD!! @kristenjere earned her Small group instruction badge! She’s using formative assessment to form flexible small grouping with differentiated resources for her learners! She’s a shining Bright Spot! #engage2learn

[Studies Weekly @studiesweekly]

The Montgomery Bus Boycott was successful because of many unsung heroes — "the nameless cooks and maids who walked endless miles for a year to bring about the breach in the walls of segregation."
https://t.co/NebQV8NAsQ

[The Alamo @OfficialAlamo]

Commemoration of the Battle of the Alamo kicks off a little earlier this year with An Evening with Heroes on Saturday, February 22.
Get your tickets today: https://t.co/zYLd3iEqCv

[Abilene ISD Social Studies @abileneisd_SS]

Congrats!!

[Abilene ISD Athletics @AbileneISDAthl1]

Congrats to Coach Sanders and the Madison Lady Bison on being City Camps!!!

[Abilene ISD Social Studies @abileneisd_SS]

This is a lesson the entire world could use right now!

[Studies Weekly @studiesweekly]

How do you teach students about sensitive historic and current issues within the classroom? https://t.co/Qc8E0PoyFU

[Texas Monthly @TexasMonthly]

Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, we humbly submit that they should, in fact, take place in Texas. https://t.co/aHtvx9NFUd

[Avery Tomasco @averytomascowx]

Chances for a rain/sleet/snow mix are increasing for both Wednesday morning and Wednesday night. The temperature forecast keeps looking colder and colder...

Latest details coming up on @cbsaustin at 10PM #atxwx #CBSAustinWX

[The Alamo @OfficialAlamo]

Feb 2, 1836
James Bowie writes to Gov. Henry Smith on the condition of the Alamo garrison and its sad lack of provisions and men.
"Colonel Neill and myself have come to the solemn resolution that we will rather die in these ditches than give up this post to the enemy."

[Abilene ISD @abileneisd]

Cooper heads east for football in UIL realignment, joining Azle, Crowley, FW Arlington Heights, Granbury, Justin Northwest, Saginaw and White Settlement Brewer in District 3-5A Division I. #CelebrateAISD
https://t.co/UJ6U3vqvIz

[Abilene ISD @abileneisd]

UIL realignment is out and Abilene High rejoins its old "Little Southwest Conference" foes in District 2-6A, comprising Abilene High, Midland High, Midland Lee, Odessa High, Odessa Permian, San Angelo Central and Frenship. #CelebrateAISD
https://t.co/6f9DcSmD4P

[Abilene ISD Social Studies @abileneisd_SS]

Today in History: (2005) Alberto Gonzales became the first Hispanic US attorney general.

[Studies Weekly @studiesweekly]

It's Holocaust Remembrance Day. Jerry Meents, a survivor of The Holocaust, talks about what happened when the Jewish people got to the extermination camps. https://t.co/ImWXsfGVGQ

[Abilene ISD @abileneisd]

Our first of three IMPACT Award winners we’ll be recognizing today is Taylor Elementary School nurse Elaine Herwick. Thank you for all you do for the students and families at Taylor! #CelebrateAISD

[Madison Girls Athletics @ladybison_24]

🥳Our Lady Bison won the award for ✨MOST SPIRIT✨ at middle school night!! 🥳 great job ladies! Thanks for coming to practice with us! @CougarHoops1 🏀💙❤️

[Abilene ISD Libraries @AISD_Libraries]

6th grade Mann students recently worked on a Digital Breakout, reading the "World's Strangest New Year Traditions" & using clues within the document to unlock several locks & to crack the codes.

A special thank you to Kim Hancock, Craig’s librarian, for sharing the idea!! 🔒🔐🔓