Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 11, 2025

Critical Thinking about Leadership and Accountability Nixons time in office allows students to think critically about leadership, ethics, and the concept of accountability in government. It can spark discussions about the role of the press, the legal system, and public trust in government. These actions marked a shift in the U.S.

Teaching 130

Teaching Civic Engagement Civics Lesson Plan 130

Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Are your government students excited for the upcoming election? When teaching voting in the social studies classroom, students need to be civically engaged to understand how voting is essential to our democracy. Voting Lesson This three-day lesson is a fantastic way to teach students the importance of voting!

Social Studies 235

Social Studies Teaching Lesson Plan Civic Engagement 235

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 12, 2024

Related: Teaching ‘action civics’ engages kids – and ignites controversy Sanes is at the far end of the teaching spectrum when it comes to promoting climate activism, not to mention discussing controversial issues of any kind in his classroom.

Teaching 139

Teaching Civics K-12 Civic Engagement 139

Doing Social Studies

APRIL 13, 2020

One student’s letter clearly showed their frustration with social distancing when they wrote, In conclusion, you should support Government restrictions due to the Coronavirus. For a copy of my lesson, follow this link. For a copy of a completed student version of this lesson, follow this link.

Lesson Plan 67

Lesson Plan Charter School History Library 67

MPSA

MARCH 30, 2022

The political science teaching world was abuzz with ideas about how to get students to roll up their sleeves, get involved in government at the local level, and prepare for lives of civic engagement. These citizens have little interest in civic engagement. I was deeply involved in this process.

Civics 52

Civics Civic Engagement Teaching Political Science 52