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Where Do I Go? What Do I Do?: The Time Wasting Problems of Cooperative Groups

June 21, 2017 No Comments

Another chance for time to be wasted and confusion to reign supreme is when you make, seat and assign roles or tasks to the members

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DBQs for Students and You

June 9, 2017 2 Comments

By Kristi Grubaugh, Contributing Teacher – I still remember the first time I showed a class a copy of the Declaration of Independence. The wonder

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QR Codes in Social Studies

March 20, 2017 No Comments

Technology in the classroom can be both a blessing and a curse! When technology is used correctly, it can enhance a lesson and provide multiple

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The Power of Music in Social Studies

March 6, 2017 No Comments

      Music. It’s a component in most of our daily lives. On the way to work, in the gym, with friends, on the

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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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Activities for Teaching Hidden Figures

January 22, 2017 2 Comments

If you are anything like me, you saw “Hidden Figures” and FELL IN LOVE! I was so excited to see the way Katherine Johnson, Dorothy

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Why I love teaching with lap books (Plus: How to make your own!)

January 8, 2017 No Comments

When I started using lap books with my students, I noticed a real difference in their engagement. They were connecting with the material on a

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Andrew Jackson: Villain or Hero? 5 Strategies for Teaching Point of View

December 30, 2016 No Comments

One of my favorite units I do for United States history centers on Andrew Jackson. He’s such a rich historical figure that there is plenty

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Using Word Walls Successfully in Social Studies

December 27, 2016 2 Comments

The Importance of Word Walls Using word walls in Social Studies is not a new strategy, but it has become increasingly important as students struggle

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Top 10ish Strategies for Success on the US History STAAR

November 3, 2016 No Comments

   Teaching 8th grade Social Studies is a tremendous task, now add the difficult STAAR test and it seems overwhelming.  Here are my Top 10ish

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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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Reviewing with Boom cards. Reviewing with Boom cards.
Did you know that you can use Google translate to Did you know that you can use Google translate to change your Boom Cards into Spanish?
Western Expansion Logic Boxes Western Expansion Logic Boxes
Teaching a boring topic? Jazz it up with Play Doug Teaching a boring topic? Jazz it up with Play Dough. Have your students create a tiny model of what they are reading and write a brief summary.
Use a sort as a pre reading activity - pass out th Use a sort as a pre reading activity - pass out the templates and manipulatives and ask you students to make an educated prediction. The can then read the information, make any changes, then copy the chart for notes.
Having fun with our artifact boxes! I love a good Having fun with our artifact boxes! I love a good day of PD 🥰
Use task cards to review content with fun games. Use task cards to review content with fun games.
Build engagement in Social Studies. Build engagement in Social Studies.
Vocabulary is the key to content. Vocabulary is the key to content.
Sketch Notes are so effective! Students have to re Sketch Notes are so effective! Students have to reread the information several times as they creating their own graphic. Learn more in my Active Notes Online PD.  Link in bio. 

 

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