End of the Year Activities for Secondary Social Studies
May 6, 2017
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“Now What? It’s the end of the year, they have taken away my textbooks, the testing season is over, now what do I do with
Standardized Testing: 3 Easy Strategies to Raise your Students’ Spirits
March 27, 2017
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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
The Power of Music in Social Studies
March 6, 2017
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Music. It’s a component in most of our daily lives. On the way to work, in the gym, with friends, on the
The Importance of Teaching the Holocaust
February 9, 2017
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The Holocaust can bring about many emotions in an individual. When teaching this topic, it is important to remember that this lesson should
How to Motivate Middle School Students in the Social Studies Classroom
January 19, 2017
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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?”
Why I love teaching with lap books (Plus: How to make your own!)
January 8, 2017
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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
Andrew Jackson: Villain or Hero? 5 Strategies for Teaching Point of View
December 30, 2016
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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
Using Word Walls Successfully in Social Studies
December 27, 2016
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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
5 Hands on Ideas for Teaching the US Constitution
December 17, 2016
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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
5 Tips for Working with ELL’s in Social Studies
November 10, 2016
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Social Studies is so important for all of our students – but our ELL students can often struggle with the amount of content and vocabulary