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
The Essential First Week of School
August 23, 2015
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The first week of school, before you even begin to teach history, is more important than most teachers realize. It can make or break your
Working with Students with Special Needs
August 3, 2015
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Every child in our classroom requires differentiated instruction. How do you meet the needs of students who are having difficulty learning? Try some of these
Free Form Mapping
July 31, 2015
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Are you looking for a new idea to start off the New Year? Why not try Free Form Mapping? It is a simple idea to
ISN Tips and Tricks for the New Year
July 21, 2015
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The first week of school is rapidly approaching… are you ready? Do you have your plans yet for setting up your Interactive Student Notebook with