Countdown to STAAR
March 9, 2016
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I was fortunate enough to work with an 8th grade team recently planning a two week STAAR review. After analyzing data from the STAAR and
Black History Month with Prop Box Plays
February 11, 2016
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Do something different for Black History Month this year – create a Prop Box Play on the contributions of different African Americans in U.S. History.
Anchor Charts in Secondary Social Studies
January 11, 2016
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As a secondary Social Studies teacher, the thought of anchor charts intimidated me – isn’t that an elementary thing? How would I use them in
Manipulatives in Social Studies
November 24, 2015
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Usually when you think of the word “manipulatives”, math comes to mind. But did you know you can use manipulatives in Social Studies as well?
Digging Deeper for Data Trends
October 21, 2015
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Data is everywhere! But did you know that you can find data by digging into your state test? What data can be revealed just by
Principles of a Just War
October 4, 2015
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Have you ever examined the concept of whether or not a war is fair – or just? What makes a war just? These principles have
Prop Box Play
September 13, 2015
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Are you looking for a fun activity to teach new content or even to use as a review? Why not try a Prop Box Play?
Using Act-It-Outs to Make History Come Alive!
September 4, 2015
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One of my favorite teaching strategies is a Visual Discovery – part of which is due to the excitement students find in conducting an act-it-out!
Gallery Walks
September 1, 2015
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Gallery Walks are not new, but they are a great way to engage your students. They work best when you have a small piece of
Moving Beyond Line Leader – Classroom Management with Classroom Jobs
August 25, 2015
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Stop trying to do it all! Think about your classroom procedures – what can your students do for you? Every year I use classroom jobs