TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, research increasingly shows that integrating knowledge-rich instruction across subjects is essential for improving literacy, critical thinking, and overall student success. Reading Integration: Use informational texts, primary sources, and document analysis to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.

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TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Yet, studies show that integrating social studies into the curriculum can significantly enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking. Incorporate Inquiry-Based Learning: Engage students in discussions, debates, and primary source analysis to deepen comprehension and critical thinking.

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Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

We like it because it sharpens their critical thinking, recall, and contextualization skills. The Renaissance fostered new ideas about individualism, critical thinking, and secularismkey factors that inspired reform movements. Download my free “Previously On” Worksheets from the Free Resource Library here.

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TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

For a deeper dive into research-based strategies, download our free eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success. Explore how social studies boosts academic success and how science instruction enhances critical thinking and vocabulary.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 27, 2020

Anyone know of wholly virtual schools that emphasize rich, robust project- and inquiry-based learning; authentic student contribution to the world around them; critical thinking and problem solving; meaningful uses of technology to communicate and collaborate; and so on? Download this slide: jpg.key.pptx.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Dynamic Learning Project is a classroom-based coaching program in which participating teachers are coached to use technology to support student engagement and promote the development of agency, as well as skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Five reviewers rated most of the online materials that teachers download as “mediocre” or “probably not worth using.” The researchers excluded those sites, they explained, because they couldn’t identify which lessons are intended for high school English and they were unable to sort lessons by downloads. stars out of 4.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Impactful technology use is the ability of educators to use technology to develop their students’ skills in six imperative categories: agency, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and ability to select relevant technology tools. To learn more about the case study in Puerto Rico, download the full report.

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ED Surge

MAY 1, 2023

Teachers can help by encouraging students to leverage their critical thinking and creativity to think outside of the box. The 2019 winners' lookbook can be downloaded here. The 2021 winners’ lookbook can be downloaded here. Check Out These Changemakers Ian’s Giving Garden was one of the winners / finalists in 2019.

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Students of History

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It also encouraged more critical thinking on answers that just memorization of terms. If you teach US History, you can download all the vocabulary plus the entire 16-week season with Playoffs and a Super Bowl here. I found this was a great motivational tool. My honors classes might not get the help of either.

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Students of History

JUNE 5, 2023

You can read more about review Clue in this blog post or download a pre-made set for US History here. This encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of your content. I have some pre-made final exams and practice tests that you can download here. Jeopardy : Another classic classroom review.

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Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This can deepen your students’ understanding of historical events and enhance their research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. This approach both deepens students’ understanding of history and enriches their empathy and critical thinking skills through examining diverse viewpoints.

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Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This can deepen your students’ understanding of historical events and enhance their research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. This approach both deepens students’ understanding of history and enriches their empathy and critical thinking skills through examining diverse viewpoints.

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Leah Cleary

AUGUST 11, 2024

This approach improves the quality of their writing and also enhances their critical thinking skills. I have a template you can download for free in my Free Resource Library. Why the CER Framework is a Smart Strategy for Secondary Literacy The CER framework is what my school has adopted. Grab it from the Free Resource Library !

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Learning to dissect these complexities and create sensible solutions can help develop the critical-thinking skills necessary to understanding the challenges of environmental stewardship. Download new curriculum modules [PDF] on global thinking and causality, developed by Tina Grotzer and her research team.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Practicing constructive dialogue lends itself to developing conflict resolution skills, critical thinking and reflective thinking around ideological differences—all essential to improving the health of our democracy.

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Students of History

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you're a US History teacher looking for PDF worksheets for your high school or middle school classroom, I have tons to share, including this 30+ page packet of free engaging assignments you can download and start using right away. If you're curious what these lessons look like, you can download some free lesson plans here.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These standards were designed to move science education away from rote memorization and toward engaging students in practices real scientists use to explore and model the world, fostering deeper understanding of scientific concepts and developing skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

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TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Download the full eBook and explore the entire blog series for a more in-depth look at these topics, along with useful checklists and resources. Inquiry-based or active learning experiences can have a stronger impact on students and help them develop critical thinking and other necessary skills.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2018

Lessons like these help students gain critical thinking skills and give them an opportunity to learn about workers’ rights and labor history, subjects that are often missing from classroom discussions, educators say. Sanchez’s favorite lesson (not one he authored) is the “ Organic Goodie Simulation.”

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Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 6, 2025

Using these materials and others like it will continue to strengthen students’ growth and critical thinking skills. You’ll get access to our members-only library of free downloads, including 20 Ways to Cut Your Grading Time in Half , the e-booklet that has helped thousands of teachers save time on grading.

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Living Geography

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The rapid development of AI requires educators to refocus on critical thinking skills and consider the potential for individualised learning. AI, particularly Generative-AI has made a big impact since it first appeared, and the pace of change is rapid.

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