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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

Like many teachers, I would tap into the the Library of Congress, which would give me tips for teaching with primary sources , including quarterly journal articles on topics such as integrating historical and geographic thinking. I could utilize the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media software tools for historical research.

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The Week That Was In 234

Moler's Musing

We even tied in local history by exploring Clermont Countys own Gold Rush in 1868. Each of these protocols ensured that students werent just memorizing factsthey were actively engaging, thinking, and making connections across history. Mexican War through layered activities that encouraged critical thinking.