The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2021

Government and Politics curriculum. It’s an open question whether large numbers of teachers will enjoy teaching detailed lesson plans created by curriculum designers. Related 2018 Hechinger coverage. 6th grade science. Developer: Stanford University Research. Curriculum. High school Advanced Placement. We know it works.

Project-Based Learning 145

Project-Based Learning Middle School Social Studies High School 145

ED Surge

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The federal government has used this to standardize its job descriptions and to help employees identify new roles that might be a match for their talents. Industrial-organizational psychologists and other experts have been doing job and task analysis for decades on behalf of the military and the federal government. Housed in the U.S.

Government 122

Government Tradition Humanities Teaching 122

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

February 26, 2024 Lesson 5: Who Can Run For Office February 26, 2024 Lesson 6: How Do We Choose Leaders? Jigsaw Strategy Oct. Tip: When using Jigsaw for the first time, it might be a good idea to walk the students through a trial run and model each step of the process.)

K-12 52

K-12 Lesson Plan Geography Civics 52

Students of History

JANUARY 10, 2023

This is easiest to do in a Civics or American Government classroom. Students have to find a cartoon that related to our unit (super easy for American Government) and provide a brief explanation of how it connects to our content. 3) Encourage critical thinking. 2) Provide context and background information.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics Critical Thinking World History 52

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Science instruction in elementary school can help students develop strong critical thinking skills, problem-solving, creativity, and curiosity! February 26, 2024 Lesson 5: Who Can Run For Office February 26, 2024 Lesson 6: How Do We Choose Leaders? But science plays a crucial role in early childhood!

Elementary School 52

Elementary School Education Lesson Plan Social Studies 52

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

With political topics as polarizing as they are right now, it is understandable for teachers to want to try to avoid them and just stick to the lesson plan. But external pressures have permeated classrooms like never before, from book bans to critical race theory debates to mask mandates.

Lesson Plan 115

Lesson Plan Critical Thinking Cultures Teaching 115

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 11, 2025

Critical Thinking about Leadership and Accountability Nixons time in office allows students to think critically about leadership, ethics, and the concept of accountability in government. It can spark discussions about the role of the press, the legal system, and public trust in government.

Teaching 130

Teaching Civic Engagement Civics American History 130

Students of History

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Our worksheets are perfect for helping students with reading comprehension, preparing for the Regents review or state assessment, pairing with a video like the Crash Course US History series, or with your lesson plans throughout the school year. This makes them easy to differentiate for special education students with accommodations.

History 52

History Primary Sources Lesson Plan American History 52

Moler's Musing

JANUARY 10, 2025

The textbook oversimplifies and overcomplicates at the same timecramming seven principles into one chapter, with little focus on building foundational knowledge like understanding the branches of government or their roles. Heres how the activity worked: Read Aloud : I read each question aloud, giving students time to think and respond.

Lesson Plan 94

Lesson Plan Government Critical Thinking Middle School 94

Zinn Education Project

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

They shared stories of wolves in sheep’s clothing, covered by titles of police officer, government official, social worker, friend, or teacher, who had in some way or another sabotaged their family’s safety or livelihood. This lesson plan allowed students to assume roles, address problems, and create solutions.

History 52

History Teaching Social Studies High School 52

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. Her opening bid: Wage increases of 7 percent the first year, then 4.5

Education 85

Education Economics Civics History 85