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The Importance of Teaching the Holocaust

February 9, 2017 No Comments

    The Holocaust can bring about many emotions in an individual. When teaching this topic, it is important to remember that this lesson should

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The Importance of Global Citizenship

May 6, 2016 No Comments

“Not here – not me.”  In our fast-paced and connected world, the actions and events thousands of miles away impact you.  And in reverse, your

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Free Bill of Rights Foldable

Create a mini-book with your students over the Bill of Rights and the Principles of Government. Your students can make this book in under 10 minutes, and then you can use it for review with a variety of games.

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The first week isn’t just for syllabus and seating The first week isn’t just for syllabus and seating charts.

It’s the perfect time to answer “Why study history?” and set the tone for the whole year.

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A whole year of lesson planning, sorted. ✅ Our gr A whole year of lesson planning, sorted. ✅

Our grade-level memberships give Social Studies teachers everything you need for the year, whatever you teach
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After 30+ years in the classroom, I’ve learned the After 30+ years in the classroom, I’ve learned the first week isn’t about content. It’s about setting up everything that makes the rest of the year work.
 
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August means back to school PD - Lisa in the DFW a August means back to school PD - Lisa in the DFW area and Kathleen and Laurie in the Houston area. Great job ladies!!!!
Inside the Engagement Toolkit, you get 18 classroo Inside the Engagement Toolkit, you get 18 classroom-tested, FUN strategies for Social Studies, complete with:
 
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Vocabulary instruction doesn’t have to mean copyin Vocabulary instruction doesn’t have to mean copying definitions. 
 
These activities get students thinking, moving, and remembering!
 
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Bulletin boards, matching themes, and cute posters Bulletin boards, matching themes, and cute posters are fun, but will they move the needle on learning? Swipe to see how to design your classroom with intention this year.
 
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The first week of school is all about relationship The first week of school is all about relationships, expectations, and culture, and nailing it can set you up for a year of success!
 
These are back to school strategies that worked well in my Social Studies classroom. What are your go-tos?
 
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Your 8th grade STAAR scores aren’t flat because yo Your 8th grade STAAR scores aren’t flat because your students don’t know enough history. They’re flat because the test changed. 
 
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Have you tried lap books for organizing and engagi Have you tried lap books for organizing and engaging students?
This activity is a teacher favorite! It provides This activity is a teacher favorite!

It provides an answer to every history’s favorite question: “Why do we even have to learn this?” 

With this lesson, you can use that question to get your students discussing and engaging. It’s a perfect way to set the tone for the school year!

Great for grades 7–11.

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