The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

The best class I ever taught centered on the history of Washington, D.C. I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. They learned about the history of their neighborhoods and the origins of the music they listened to.

Heritage 125

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 125

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

The UC Davis California History Social Science Project frames current events within their historical context , connecting students’ present to the past. They could make a local history wiki or, even better, make contributions to our global information commons by directly creating and editing Wikipedia pages.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Moler's Musing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This exercise pushed students to consider the treaty from multiple viewpoints, fostering empathy and critical thinking about the complexities of peace negotiations. This reflection aimed to connect students emotionally to the historical content, fostering empathy and critical thinking about the inequities that shaped early America.

History 97

History Local History Critical Thinking Middle School 97