Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Students will complete hands-on activities that foster critical thinking and curiosity. The Gilded Age Progressivism It is crucial that students learn critical thinking skills. Students will learn this through several primary sources before deciding if the era was truly progressive after studying the definition.

Teaching 130

Teaching Primary Sources Critical Thinking History 130

Moler's Musing

OCTOBER 26, 2024

I provided the Google definition for each term, but I wanted them to make it their own. They had to create their own definitions, jot down two examples of people they might have heard of who were part of each group, and sketch a picture to represent each one. We’re definitely keeping Number Mania in the rotation! On to the next!

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources History Government Critical Thinking 126

ED Surge

JULY 21, 2022

I've thought about opening it up widely—write a historical novelette (using primary sources, of course), create a sculpture, write a song—but, again, I have no idea how to grade something like that, considering the wide range of talent that my students likely will have.

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources History World History Digital Resources 126

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. I could incorporate Stanford University’s amazing library of historical critical thinking assessments at Beyond the Bubble.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Students of History

JUNE 5, 2023

This encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of your content. These 9-page packets are perfect for an EOC review because they include maps, vocabulary, people, images, timelines, and primary sources to analyze. Quizlet is an awesome online resource for premade flashcards.

History 52

History Primary Sources Lesson Plan Critical Thinking 52

Moler's Musing

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

But, despite the constraints, I found ways to layer in engagement and critical thinking while still covering the required content. Archetype Four Square encouraged critical thinking about Adams’ leadership style. Paraphrased a Google definition (to compare with their explanation).

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources Leadership Critical Thinking History 126

Moler's Musing

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

I had used AI to simplify the primary sources into 7th-grade-friendly readings, hoping this would keep students engaged and make the sources more accessible. This made the Loyalist primary source lesson from the Digital Inquiry group a perfect choice.

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources Government History Human Rights 126