Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

From Frayer Models to define key terms and concepts, to Sketch and Tell-O and 8Parts Sourcing for visual analysis and critical thinking, each day offered a structured and interactive way for students to connect with history. government. How does Wilsons example of Massachusetts support his argument for a single executive?

Primary Sources 111

Primary Sources Government Critical Thinking History 111

Moler's Musing

OCTOBER 26, 2024

We tackled the Boston Tea Party with Number Mania to dig into key details and wrapped up with an inquiry lesson on “having a voice in government.” Each protocol helped keep the energy high while pushing students to think critically about the events leading up to the American Revolution.

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources History Government Critical Thinking 126

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Throughout this lesson, my students not only learn the content but also develop critical thinking skills as they analyze evidence, put together persuasive arguments and respectfully debate their peers. government. I often weave these historical narratives into content through primary sources.

History 139

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 139

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 127

Primary Sources History World History Digital Resources 127

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

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. We could engage in government simulations at GovGames or iCivics or Cyber Nations.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

government abroad, while people living in the U.S. It can be daunting to attempt to create your first inquiry, making sure it’s an active and engaging approach that puts the learner at the center, fostering both curiosity and critical thinking. were using music as a form of protest. Making it Stick I love good song titles.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

government abroad, while people living in the U.S. It can be daunting to attempt to create your first inquiry, making sure it’s an active and engaging approach that puts the learner at the center, fostering both curiosity and critical thinking. were using music as a form of protest. Making it Stick I love good song titles.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40