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Reverse Retell in Rhyme

HistoryRewriter

First, select a primary source for students to interpret via the Retell in Rhyme EduProtocol. See Chapter 15 in the Social Studies Edition. I borrowed this excerpt from my friend, Dr. Mark Jarrett’s work with primary sources. RTR will be the focus of our October 19, 2023 show.

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Scaffolding: What is it and Why is it Important?

Studies Weekly

2023), scaffolding must mimic the end task so that the student can learn to first see tasks modeled, then approximate the task with plenty of supports before the supports are then gradually removed. Reading improvement is built into texts about various subjects, such as history, science, and social studies. Corwin Press.

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5 Top Trends for Teaching Social Studies in 2023

Students of History

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Between the students, administrators, parents, and the community, social studies teachers are feeling pressure from all directions. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning.

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Together: Using Inquiry to Teach the Armenian Genocide

C3 Teachers

with Tara DeVay In late summer 2015, as I prepared for my third-year teaching eighth-grade social studies in rural Western New York, I balanced many of the challenges that young teachers do: coaching, building curriculum, and searching for more meaningful ways to teach content. The routine of covering material felt stagnant.

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A Look Back at 2023 with TCI

TCI

Take a look back with us on the features and enhancements we released in 2023 to help meet the changing needs of your classroom. New Ways to Engage and Challenge Students 2023 was a year of engagement at TCI. Video Activities: We added new video activities for middle school and high school social studies programs.

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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

ED Surge

To ensure that instructional materials are easily accessible to educators, AAAJ Chicago convened a working group of Asian American educators and community leaders that compiled a database of Asian American history resources that showcases a range of materials from picture books to documentaries and primary sources.

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The Nationwide Reading Struggle

Studies Weekly

19, 2023 • By Studies Weekly Even before the start of the pandemic, national reading scores were dropping. Emily Toronto, a 5th-grade teacher at Bonneville Elementary in Utah, reported that her lower-level reading students also struggle in social studies and science. This is where Studies Weekly can help.