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Socrative Review Games for Social Studies

Passion for Social Studies

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Thankfully, Socrative review games for social studies will change all of this! Benefits of Using Socrative Review Games There are many advantages to using Socrative review games for social studies! Specifically, 10 editable Socrative review games for social studies lead your students to success.

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Teaching Voting in the Social Studies Classroom

Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

When teaching voting in the social studies classroom, students need to be civically engaged to understand how voting is essential to our democracy. Since there is a lot to include when teaching voting in the social studies classroom, this resource has everything needed! This will definitely be an exciting election year.

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How to Choose High-Quality Social Studies Instructional Materials for Your District

TCI

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Selecting high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for social studies is one of the most impactful decisions a district can make. By choosing and implementing HQIM, district administrators can drive deeper student engagement, improve academic outcomes, and ensure long-term success in social studies education.

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Boost Reading Skills with Social Studies: The Key to Stronger Literacy

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Elementary education has traditionally prioritized English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often sidelining social studies. However, recent research highlights the crucial role of social studies instruction in developing strong reading skills.

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Making Time for Social Studies and Science Without Sacrificing Literacy

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

While English language arts (ELA) and mathematics dominate daily schedules, subjects like social studies and science are often sidelined. If you want to explore this topic in greater depth, check out our eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success.

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The Missing Piece in Literacy Instruction: Why Social Studies and Science Matter

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Elementary education has traditionally focused on English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often at the expense of social studies and science. This post explores how integrating social studies and science into literacy instruction can drive student success.

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Boost Student Achievement with High-Quality Instructional Materials on Social Studies

TCI

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engaging students in social studies goes beyond simply covering the material; its about helping them connect historical events to current issues and develop critical thinking skills. Investing in HQIM for social studies can lead to substantial improvements in student achievement, both academically and beyond.

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Teaching the Progressive Era

Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 27, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post Teaching the Progressive Era appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Progressive Era Project $ 6.00 Add to cart Progressive Reform Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Progressive President Lesson $ 6.00

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Teaching Primary Sources Critical Thinking History

US History Projects

Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post US History Projects appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. 1920’s and Great Depression US History Test $ 4.00 Add to cart US History Review Games $ 10.00

History

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Big List of Social Studies Journal Prompts – A Growing List

Thrive in Grade Five

MARCH 9, 2019

If you’ve visited my blog, you know that social studies is my first love. With that being said, I also enjoy teaching writing and I’m constantly looking for ways to combine writing and social studies. So, this blog post was born. Thank you for visiting my blog post!

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Teaching the Executive Branch

Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 27, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post Teaching the Executive Branch appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. President Timeline Display $ 6.00 Add to cart Presidential Succession Lesson $ 5.00 Add to cart The Executive Branch Unit $ 30.00

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HQIM in Social Studies

4QM Teaching

MARCH 17, 2025

If youre reading this blog you probably know that HQIM stands for High Quality Instructional Materials. Some reported that their kids werent used to thinking this hard in social studies, so there was a bit of a transition period. Its all there. Thats what this course is, built from the ground up around the Four Question Method.

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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This blog post examines recent evaluations highlighting gaps in civics education and explores how HQIM can address these challenges. Emphasis on Social Studies Practices: Materials emphasize inquiry-based learning, analysis of primary and secondary sources, and the development of critical-thinking skills.

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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St.

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Teaching the Legislative Branch

Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2025

By joining the list, you will also receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! The post Teaching the Legislative Branch appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Do not miss out on any of the upcoming lessons , join my email list to be notified of all the interactive lessons coming up!

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Vietnam War

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 31, 2025

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart View cart The post Vietnam War appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Vietnam War Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart View cart Cold War Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart View cart Vietnam to present US History Test $ 4.00

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Blog Template

Studies Weekly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Categories Corporate English Language Arts Lesson Plans Press Professional Development Science Social Studies Studies Weekly Online Summer School Teacher Testimonials Teacher Tips The Science of Reading Thinking on Education Tutorials Uncategorized Well-Being Recent Posts Blog Template September 17, 2024 Engaging Students with Studies Weekly | Teacher (..)

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1980’s Game Show

Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart View cart The post 1980s Game Show appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Add to cart View cart The post 1980s Game Show appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Check out these engaging game shows!

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The buzz around teaching facts to boost reading is bigger than the evidence for it

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The science and social studies topics should be sequenced so that the ideas build upon each other, and paired with vocabulary that will be useful in the future. Reading instruction was untouched, but the students received special science and social studies lessons that were intended to boost young childrens knowledge and vocabulary.

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“A History Lesson for the Future of Social Studies”

4QM Teaching

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this blog post , Barbara and StandardsWork’s Chief Program Officer Kristen McQuillan describe some lessons from their experience with the high quality literacy curriculum movement that could (and should) apply to social studies. Happy reading!

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Bucking the Trend

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2014

The following is a guest post by Michael Warren , a Social Studies Teacher at Hasbrouck Heights High School in NJ. I could list an incredible amount of things I saw that day (BYOD for instance) but if you are reading this blog than you probably already know what NMHS is up to. You can follow him on Twitter at @mrwarren29.

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MLK vs Malcolm X

Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post MLK vs Malcolm X appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Martin Luther King vs Malcolm X Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Civil Rights Timeline Project $ 5.00

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Our Doors Are Always Open

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

He has dual NYS certification in Secondary Social Studies and as an Educational Technology Specialist- daily utilizing both skill sets. BYOD Guest Blog Post Guest Blogger New Milford High School PGP professional growth period' I look forward to meeting Eric again soon and definitely at Edscape in October!

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What Does Blended Learning Look Like in an AP Class?

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

You can find a great list of web tools on Catlin’s blog. She is a veteran social studies teacher who has taught Sociology, US History, World History, Anthropology, and Psychology. She began writing a blog called “A Blended Learning Journey” to share her experiences implementing blended learning.

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Who Can Become President? A Quick Study for 5th Graders

Thrive in Grade Five

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

This no prep, completely fair, ready-to-use resource is what I’m using with my students during the election cycle: Check out the Slides and Layer Book resource here: Election 2024: Road to the White House – Slides and Layer Book Want to keep this blog post for later? Save this image to your teacher Pinterest board!

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How Science Instruction Improves Literacy in K-5 Classrooms

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

If you want to dive deeper, download our free eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success. ” Find out how schools can effectively integrate social studies and science into literacy instruction.

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Teaching Elementary Science and Social Studies

Ashleigh's Education Journey

MAY 11, 2015

State and federal mandates and high stakes testing have made teaching elementary science and social studies a battle for time in the classroom. This battle has resulted in minimizing social studies and science instruction to focus on tested areas. There should also be intentional social studies and science instruction.

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5 Vocabulary Activities for Middle School

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

APRIL 12, 2022

If you’re interested in more vocabulary activities, check out our blog post on 8 Social Studies Vocabulary Activities. Are you looking for some new teaching ideas to engage your students in your social studies class?

Middle School

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Modern American History Word Wall: A How-To Guide

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2023

In this previous blog post , we’ve briefly discussed word walls, however, we wanted to give a more thorough guide on how to use them in this post, as well as share examples that pertain to Modern United States history. Are you looking for some new teaching ideas to engage your students in your social studies class?

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8 Classroom Decor Themes for Middle School

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

AUGUST 4, 2022

In this blog post, we will give you 8 different classroom decor themes that are perfect for middle school. If you are looking for other back to school activities and teaching ideas during the first week of school, check out this related blog post ! You might want something that is easy to use and won’t take much time.

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Biography Deep Dive Activity

Thrive in Grade Five

MARCH 16, 2019

Combine Literacy and Social Studies in a Meaningful Way! Simply enter your name and email address below: Want to save this blog post for later? Biography deep dives are an engaging way to quickly introduce a historical person and allow students to sharpen their online investigation skills.

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Federalism Round Up

Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post Federalism Round Up appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Federalism Court Case Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Federalism Lesson $ 5.00 Add to cart Modern Day Federalism Project $ 5.00

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Political Socialization Lesson

Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Political Socialization Lesson $ 6.00 The post Political Socialization Lesson appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Add to cart Government Debates $ 6.00 Add to cart Government Unit Exams $ 25.00

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Government Classroom Decor

Passion for Social Studies

JULY 15, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post Government Classroom Decor appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. civics posters $ 3.00 Add to cart US History Timeline for a Classroom Wall $ 5.00

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Teaching the Cold War

Passion for Social Studies

JUNE 30, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! The post Teaching the Cold War appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Cold War at Home Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart President Kennedy Stations Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Cold War Lesson $ 6.00 Grab this WWII resource!

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Political Socialization

Passion for Social Studies

MAY 13, 2024

Political Socialization Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Socialization Test $ 5.00 Add to cart Socialization Unit $ 30.00 By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog-exclusive subscribers! The post Political Socialization appeared first on Passion for Social Studies.

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Civics Decor and Posters

Passion for Social Studies

APRIL 30, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog-exclusive subscribers! The post Civics Decor and Posters appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. civics posters $ 3.00 Add to cart US History Timeline for a Classroom Wall $ 5.00 Add to cart Do you love free resources?! Join the club!

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19 Ideas for Setting Up Your Social Studies Classroom

Let's Cultivate Greatness

JULY 5, 2023

This helps me keep this blog running. In the five classrooms I’ve had in my career, I’ve discovered the must-haves that make my social studies classes run smoothly. While many of these are universal tips for any middle or high school classroom, several are social studies-specific.

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Sociology Gender Projects

Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 30, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post Sociology Gender Projects appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Gender of Toys Sociology Project $ 5.00 Add to cart Gender of Music Sociology Project $ 5.00 Add to cart Gender Unit $ 30.00

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President Kennedy Station Lesson

Passion for Social Studies

APRIL 12, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog-exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post President Kennedy Station Lesson appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. President Kennedy Stations Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart First President Jeopardy $ 7.00

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Teaching the Judicial Branch

Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 31, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post Teaching the Judicial Branch appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Nominating Judges Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Supreme Court Case Project $ 5.00 Add to cart Judicial Branch Unit $ 30.00

Teaching

Teaching Lesson Plan Government US Government

Congress

Passion for Social Studies

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Add to cart The post Congress appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Congress Jeopardy $ 7.00 Add to cart Criticism of Congress Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Legislative Branch Test $ 5.00

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World War II Lessons

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 14, 2024

By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! The post World War II Lessons appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. If you do not want to miss any of the upcoming lessons, join my email list to be notified of all the interactive lessons coming up!

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President’s Day Activities for Middle School

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If your students need more context about the government, check out our blog post about teaching the U.S. The post President’s Day Activities for Middle School appeared first on Mr and Mrs Social Studies. This can be a helpful tool for your students and could even be used for memory games or guessing games.

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Socrative Review Games for Social Studies

Teaching Voting in the Social Studies Classroom

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How to Choose High-Quality Social Studies Instructional Materials for Your District

Boost Reading Skills with Social Studies: The Key to Stronger Literacy

Making Time for Social Studies and Science Without Sacrificing Literacy

The Missing Piece in Literacy Instruction: Why Social Studies and Science Matter

Boost Student Achievement with High-Quality Instructional Materials on Social Studies

Teaching the Progressive Era

US History Projects

Big List of Social Studies Journal Prompts – A Growing List

Teaching the Executive Branch

HQIM in Social Studies

Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Teaching the Legislative Branch

Vietnam War

Blog Template

1980’s Game Show

The buzz around teaching facts to boost reading is bigger than the evidence for it

“A History Lesson for the Future of Social Studies”

Bucking the Trend

MLK vs Malcolm X

Our Doors Are Always Open

What Does Blended Learning Look Like in an AP Class?

Who Can Become President? A Quick Study for 5th Graders

How Science Instruction Improves Literacy in K-5 Classrooms

Teaching Elementary Science and Social Studies

5 Vocabulary Activities for Middle School

Modern American History Word Wall: A How-To Guide

8 Classroom Decor Themes for Middle School

Biography Deep Dive Activity

Federalism Round Up

Political Socialization Lesson

Government Classroom Decor

Teaching the Cold War

Political Socialization

Civics Decor and Posters

19 Ideas for Setting Up Your Social Studies Classroom

Sociology Gender Projects

President Kennedy Station Lesson

Teaching the Judicial Branch

Congress

World War II Lessons

President’s Day Activities for Middle School

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