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Teaching ‘action civics’ engages kids — and ignites controversy

The Hechinger Report

Peyton’s testimony is an example of “action civics,” a growing, if controversial, trend in American education of which Massachusetts is the undisputed leader. They liken it to a laboratory in science class, where students learn civics by doing civics. Related: Can patriotism and criticism coexist in social studies?

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Implementing the Inquiry Design Model for Social Studies in a New Jersey Public School: A Journey of Growth and Discovery

C3 Teachers

That search led us to the Inquiry Design Model (IDM), an approach that shifts Social Studies from rote memorization to deep, student-driven inquiry. Supporting teachers in shifting from traditional instruction to an inquiry-based framework required ongoing encouragement, classroom modeling, and troubleshooting challenges as they arose.

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Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

The Hechinger Report

Some school districts, local governments and nonprofit groups across the country have galvanized this youth activism by giving students opportunities to participate in leadership roles and democracy in ways that go beyond civics classes and student government. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

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Fun & Engaging Executive Branch Activity Ideas

Let's Cultivate Greatness

Here are some of my favorite lessons and activities for teaching the executive branch in my high school Civics and Government class. Its a bit complicated, which means it also offers great opportunities to practice critical thinking and social studies skills. But first, lets go over what the branch does exactly.

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A study finds promise in project-based learning for young low-income children

The Hechinger Report

A study of project-based learning found that social studies scores were higher for second-grade students who learned this way, compared to students who were taught traditionally. studied civics in the fall of 2016, they began by exploring a nearby park in Pontiac. Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report.

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Refreshed Digital Notebook Activities for Social Studies

Students of History

I designed the digital pages I created to look like traditional notebooks - vertically aligned and in the style of the "cut-and-paste" activities we were already doing. Thankfully, I had been using digital notebooks in my classes for a few years. It started with occasional trips to the computer lab.

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OPINION: Proud of your students for walking out? Here’s what to do when they walk back in

The Hechinger Report

But if this civic action is to be sustained and to extend to topics beyond gun violence and school safety, schools need to do more to nurture these students’ dispositions toward political participation so they can continue to engage in informed and effective ways. Related: COLUMN: Making America whole again via civics education.

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