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DBQs for Students and You

June 9, 2017 2 Comments

By Kristi Grubaugh, Contributing Teacher – I still remember the first time I showed a class a copy of the Declaration of Independence. The wonder

End of the Year Activities for Secondary Social Studies

May 6, 2017 No Comments

“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 No Comments

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

QR Codes in Social Studies

March 20, 2017 No Comments

Technology in the classroom can be both a blessing and a curse! When technology is used correctly, it can enhance a lesson and provide multiple

The Power of Music in Social Studies

March 6, 2017 No Comments

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 No Comments

The Holocaust can bring about many emotions in an individual. When teaching this topic, it is important to remember that this lesson should

Activities for Teaching Hidden Figures

January 22, 2017 2 Comments

If you are anything like me, you saw “Hidden Figures” and FELL IN LOVE! I was so excited to see the way Katherine Johnson, Dorothy

How to Motivate Middle School Students in the Social Studies Classroom

January 19, 2017 No Comments

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 No Comments

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

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