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
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Features of a Civilization
August 25, 2016
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Super-Engaging Social Studies Lesson & Activity Set: Features of a Civilization Social studies teachers would agree that our goal is not just to teach
Why Study History?
August 8, 2016
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As a classroom teacher, you often get hit with that question – usually within the first week of school by a student who “Does Not
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
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
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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