Students illustrated the importance of looking at multiple different perspectives ISD Social Studies

Students from THSPatriots visited the Truman Library Institute and took on roles of President Harry S. Truman and his highest advisors to make a decision about ending the war in the Pacific. These students were great representatives of the ISD & THS! Ronda Scott Shawn Sotheran

After learning about technology and innovations from Ancient Rome students created catapults ISD Social Studies

Ty is going to be a great addition to Nowlin Middle School and we’re so excited to have him join the team! 👏🏼👏🏼

Chrisman and Van Horn APUSH students closed out the year with visits to The WHDC to explore a simulation on Truman’s decisions in relation to Korea. We are so thankful for the Truman Library’s partnership and these opportunities for our students!

Thank you Mayor Rory Rowland for stopping by to visit with Social Studies students in Mr. Griffith’s class! Students enjoyed pitching their ideas about renewable energy sources for our community. #isdstrong

7th graders at Bingham had the opportunity to present their learning and ideas about renewable energy to Independence Mayor Rowland today. Students did an excellent job presenting facts relevant to our state and city as well as addressing pros and cons of their proposal!

Mayor Rory Rowland visited Bingham Middle School to hear student presentations on clean energy solutions! Our students are innovators and thinkers 💡 #ISDstrong

We had a great day at cross district!! ISD Social Studies has a great crew and we’re ready for an awesome year.

📰 Had a great day sharing all the Newsela goodness with Independence School District Secondary Social Studies teachers in Missouri! #newsela #friEdFan

A terrible crime has occurred and the Orange Team is on the case! We are charging our historical thinking batteries today to solve a bank robbery. Lots of student collaboration today. Jeff Williams Independence School District ISD Social Studies

These great thinkers from William Chrisman tackled the 1950 invasion of South Korea The WHDC today. Here are your future leaders in action!