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
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
Teaching 8th grade Social Studies is a tremendous task, now add the difficult STAAR test and it seems overwhelming. Here are my Top 10ish
As a teacher, you know the best way to review for a test is with a game. But as teachers, we also secretly, (or perhaps
Welcome Back! I’m so you came by to check out part two of my blog series on improving your students’ Social Studies skills! As we
Super-Engaging Social Studies Lesson & Activity Set: Features of a Civilization Social studies teachers would agree that our goal is not just to teach
Are your textbooks collected and your gradebook closed? Are you looking for something, anything, to get you through the last couple of days of school?
“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
Are you looking for something different to wrap up your year? Try hosting a Celebrity Ball. This is a teaching strategy I used with my
Differentiation for English Language Learners in the Social Studies classroom can be challenging! Many teachers are struggling with how to make modifications on their assignments