Thrive in Grade Five

AUGUST 19, 2023

Having a little time at the end of class is something my students look forward to because they have an opportunity to do fun five minute social studies activities. That’s a classroom management nightmare. ? If you want a ready-to-use, engaging set of 5 Minute Social Studies Activities , I’ve got you covered!

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Social Studies Primary Sources Classroom Management Government 130

Let's Cultivate Greatness

JULY 5, 2023

In the five classrooms I’ve had in my career, I’ve discovered the must-haves that make my social studies classes run smoothly. Things that go way beyond classroom décor. While many of these are universal tips for any middle or high school classroom, several are social studies-specific.

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Social Studies Civics History Sociology 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 9, 2017

I teach social studies in Edmonton, Alberta in what we would consider a medium-sized school of slightly under a thousand students. Education is a provincial responsibility in Canada and is highly centralized by the Alberta government. Related: Light a Fuse: How one state’s teachers are sparking digital innovation.

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Heritage Political Science Government Psychology 53

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 13, 2020

I’d hoped by watching the candidates discuss government, leadership and the most important issues facing our world, he would learn something positive. When our officials promote free and fair elections and demonstrate how power is passed on peacefully in a democracy, children witness the pages of their social studies textbooks come to life.

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Teaching Leadership Classroom Management Social Studies 104