Alpha Boxes
April 10, 2015
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Alpha Boxes are one of my favorite Social Studies strategies due to it’s versatility. You can use Alpha Boxes a previewing strategy – what do
Starting off the School Year Right with Interactive Student Notebooks
April 8, 2015
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So you have committed to using an Interactive Student Notebook. And now you are asking the question – How do I get a really awesome
The Interactive Student Notebook
April 8, 2015
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The Interactive Student Notebook is a cornerstone in many Social Studies classes. I have used an Interactive Student Notebook since 1998 and could not imagine
Analyzing Primary Sources in Social Studies
April 8, 2015
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Analyzing primary sources is one of the key skills in Social Studies instruction. Do you have the tools it takes to actually teach it? There
Using Graphic Organizers in Social Studies
April 6, 2015
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Graphic Organizers are one of the key components of sound Social Studies instruction – but why? And how do you choose the right one to
Word Walls
January 3, 2015
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Hello 2015! I am ready to expand my horizons and learn new things! Starting a blog today. My first topic will be on Word Walls.