New Ideas for the New Republic
January 6, 2022
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Are you struggling to organize your unit on the New Republic? This era can be challenging with the amount of content and standards that are
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Hexagonal Thinking in Social Studies
September 30, 2021
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If you are like me, you are always looking for new and exciting ways to engage your students in Social Studies. I try at least
Using Connection Cards to Enhance Vocabulary Instruction
September 2, 2018
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If you are like me, you are always looking for a new way to utilize your Word Wall. Recently I was playing around with different
Misery-Free Vocabulary Strategies
July 7, 2017
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I am from the generation when vocabulary was taught by each student taking out a sheet of paper, copying the new words and writing
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
Upping the Ante – Writing Rigorous Test Questions
January 24, 2016
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When I look back at the tests I wrote as a beginning teacher, I cringe. It was trivial pursuit – 30 low level “do you
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
Using Mid-Point Checks for Formative Assessment
August 8, 2015
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Are you looking for new ideas for formative assessment? Try these mid-point checks. I use them in the middle of an activity to make sure
Concept Circle
April 21, 2015
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Are your students struggling with random facts that don’t seem to connect? Can they see the “big picture” of a difficult concept that you want
Frayer Model – Vocabulary Instruction
April 19, 2015
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Academic vocabulary instruction is hard for both students and teachers! Especially all of the vocabulary that is required for Social Studies. Many of our students
Free Bill of Rights Foldable
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.
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