5 Tips for Working with ELL’s in Social Studies
November 10, 2016
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Social Studies is so important for all of our students – but our ELL students can often struggle with the amount of content and vocabulary
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Top 10ish Strategies for Success on the US History STAAR
November 3, 2016
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Teaching 8th grade Social Studies is a tremendous task, now add the difficult STAAR test and it seems overwhelming. Here are my Top 10ish
Open House Do’s and Don’ts
September 19, 2016
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For years I was the one in the front of the classroom – reviewing my syllabus, conference time, and classroom rules at Open House. Now
American Colonization Review Games
September 8, 2016
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As a teacher, you know the best way to review for a test is with a game. But as teachers, we also secretly, (or perhaps
Professional Development by Social Studies Success
September 5, 2016
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Are you interested in Professional Development from Social Studies Success? Meet our two national trainers! Dawn Vinas has worked in the field of education for 23
American Revolution Task Cards
September 5, 2016
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Welcome Back! I’m so you came by to check out part two of my blog series on improving your students’ Social Studies skills! As we
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
The Intentional Start of a New Year
July 24, 2016
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Guest Post by Loyal Frazier – Without any doubt, the most important time period in a school year is the beginning. Relationships are forged, expectations
Getting your Groups to Work!
July 21, 2016
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Tired of groups not working? As a first year teacher I remember my principal telling me to use Cooperative Group Work – everyone is doing
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.
