Testing season got you down? Betsy Potash has some great ideas to keep you and your students motivated! As the testing season approaches, teachers face
Music. It’s a component in most of our daily lives. On the way to work, in the gym, with friends, on the
The Holocaust can bring about many emotions in an individual. When teaching this topic, it is important to remember that this lesson should
I am so glad to have Pamela Zupo from ZoopDog Creations sharing her wisdom about teaching middle school students. “What do you do for work?”
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
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
Do your students’ eyes start to glaze over when you’re teaching them about the US Constitution, almost like they’re about to doze off? Try switching
Social Studies is so important for all of our students – but our ELL students can often struggle with the amount of content and vocabulary
Teaching 8th grade Social Studies is a tremendous task, now add the difficult STAAR test and it seems overwhelming. Here are my Top 10ish
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.
