Moler's Musing

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

So, I kept some of the previous test questions but reworded them to align with how 8th graders actually talk and think. I also added new questions focused on what we actually covered in classthings that reflected the way we analyzed history, not just the way the textbook framed it. It made Black history personal. congressman.

History 102

History Critical Thinking Research 102

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Image credit: [link] A Biology Teacher’s Thoughts on Critical Literacy by Lynne Torpie Science teachers can tend to be myopic, focusing on acquiring content detail and teaching the steps of the scientific method instead of fostering the investigative, critical thinking and written communication skills that embody real-world scientific endeavors.

Museum 311

Museum Archiving Social Studies History 311

Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

By August 2024 she would complete her degree in the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG ) program, giving her time for such an endeavor. On the other hand, because students now rely increasingly on cell phones for information, Messick spends more class time helping them identify credible news sources.

Government 89

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 89

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 5, 2013

The NJ Spotlight piece points this out with a little history lesson in NCLB: "NCLB was a dismal failure in raising academic performance or narrowing gaps in opportunity and outcomes. Please take a look at the entire NJ Spotlight article for more insightful information about the road ahead. So what are we really testing students for?

Critical Thinking 330

Critical Thinking Economics High School History 330

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

With his monotone voice and lack of enthusiasm, he could convince anyone that history is incredibly boring. As a high school history teacher, whenever I meet new adults and we talk about our professions, I often find myself being met with a familiar reaction: "I disliked the subject in school, but now I find it interesting."

History 138

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 138

Moler's Musing

MARCH 1, 2025

The combination of these strategies helped students interact with history in meaningful ways while reinforcing critical thinking and writingexactly the kind of skills they need as we approach testing season. What does this headline tell us about how history is remembered? Who was upset by this, and why?

History 121

History Critical Thinking Government Research 121

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. Fordham Institute evaluated the state-of-state standards for civics and history across all fifty states. History in elementary and middle school; also require at least one year of U.S.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

Moler's Musing

JANUARY 24, 2025

This week in 8th-grade social studies, we brought history to life with engaging EduProtocols that helped students dive deep into the Early Republic and key moments like the Whiskey Rebellion. Heres how it worked: I set up the assignment by feeding information about the Whiskey Rebellion from our reading into Class Companion.

Government 131

Government Social Studies Leadership History 131

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Too often, math teachers present information through lecturing and worksheets to students, forcing learners to decipher the context and usefulness on their own. One pair of kids from his class ended up comparing the person with the most toes in history to the person with the fewest toes. Another compared the length of videos.

K-12 122

K-12 Pedagogy Teaching Elementary School 122

Moler's Musing

MARCH 8, 2025

One of the biggest challenges in history education is engaging students in meaningful analysis while encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. Sourcing where their information comes from. Big Idea: What lasting impact did this have on history? Timeline Construction History is all about connections.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources History Critical Thinking History Education 52

Moler's Musing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This protocol helps students process information visually and create a set of notes they can reference throughout the unit. This task linked abstract governmental weaknesses to a real-world crisis, helping students see how the Articles’ limitations played out in history. Two weaknesses of the Articles. Shays’ Rebellion.

Government 131

Government Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History 131

ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Brown loves — and has long loved — learning about history, civics, geography and government, in part because he had teachers who brought infectious energy and enthusiasm to those lessons. I was always interested in history. history class and had always enjoyed my social studies classes. This month, we are featuring Caleb Brown.

History 129

History Museum Social Studies Geography 129

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.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking 52

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.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking. While working with a history teacher this week, she shared how she adapted this game for a review activity in her classroom. The better the questions, the easier it is to guess the correct answer. I thought it was a brilliant idea!

Tradition 208

Tradition Critical Thinking History Education 208

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

The first and second blogs in this series focused on providing meaningful choices when students are acquiring information and making meaning. Application activities also enhance retention and mastery of information, making it more likely that students will retain and effectively use what they have learned in the future.

Social Science 152

Social Science Artifacts Museum History 152

TCI

JANUARY 6, 2025

TCIs Social Studies programs for Mississippi were recognized for their comprehensive approach to fostering critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and active engagement. For more information, visit www.teachtci.com. More than 4.5 million students in 5,000 school districts around the country achieve and succeed with TCI.

K-12 52

K-12 Social Studies Local History Critical Thinking 52

Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

government critically using their own minds! It even guides students through the history of political ideology and why they must become well-informed and engaged citizens. It will help students develop their political individuality while critically thinking about our government.

Lesson Plan 130

Lesson Plan Government Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

Now all of a sudden, without asking teachers to give up their weekends to grade,” he says, “we can give all that information to the student and teacher within seconds.” But Cote saw that now an AI chatbot can be trained on the same rubric to instantly give the same kind of feedback.

Civics 134

Civics Controversial Topics Education Social Studies 134

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 14, 2024

Students will learn all of this information through engaging stations. They need to think deeply about the past and apply their critical thinking skills. Thankfully, these World War II lessons ensure students learn all about this historical period in history. Thankfully, this unit does exactly that!

Lesson Plan 130

Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Social Studies 130

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

The best class I ever taught centered on the history of Washington, D.C. They learned about the history of their neighborhoods and the origins of the music they listened to. Still, my love of history had an outlet in school. are experts at filtering, organizing and connecting information. This generation of students.

Heritage 126

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 126

Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Honestly, it is fascinating to see how far the United States has come throughout its rich history. Students will master complex critical thinking skills through 17 days of lessons. Students will deeply understand essential information with this unit! This is the case for political and social reforms.

Lesson Plan 130

Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Social Studies 130

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

I Used to Think…Now I Think…Thinking Routine The “I used to think…Now I think…” thinking routine helps students reflect on how they used to think about a topic, subject, or issue and how their thoughts have changed as a result of a learning experience or engagement with information (e.g.,

Controversial Topics 131

Controversial Topics Critical Thinking Cultures Social Studies 131

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The bill , which won bipartisan support from the state’s senate and assembly, would require the New Jersey Department of Education to develop learning standards across K-12 in media and information literacy. Media literacy is often defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and communicate information or media.

Teaching 132

Teaching Civics K-12 Social Science 132

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. Math anxiety can increase cognitive load, which is the mental effort required to process information.

Education 126

Education Pedagogy Critical Thinking Middle School 126

Students of History

JUNE 5, 2023

Around May of each school year, I start thinking about US History EOC review activities to get my students ready for their state assessment. Students are then more likely to retain the massive amount of content you cover in a year of US History. I love going back to my US History Review Packets for each unit in the curriculum.

History 52

History Primary Sources Lesson Plan Critical Thinking 52

Moler's Musing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Frayer Model worked especially well for students to internalize the information and make it more manageable. The Thick Slide provided a perfect opportunity for students to creatively showcase their understanding and articulate the big picture of why exploration was such a significant period in European history.

Primary Sources 128

Primary Sources Artifacts Geography Lesson Plan 128

Moler's Musing

OCTOBER 26, 2024

I figured that leaving the notes would help the students review what we’ve already learned about British acts and taxes while introducing some new information like the Townshend Acts , Tea Act , and Intolerable Acts. Analyze the cartoon with no background information—just raw observation. Onward to the next lesson!

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources History Government Critical Thinking 126

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It can bring traditional textbooks to life by adding interactive elements like videos, models or supplementary information to printed pages. Furthermore, it can transport students to different times and places, making history and geography lessons more immersive and educational.

EdTech 131

EdTech Junior High Geography Critical Thinking 131

The Hechinger Report

MAY 5, 2024

History reminds us that counterattacks have followed every advancement in equity and inclusion, from Brown vs. Board of Education to affirmative action. Education is meant to broaden horizons and encourage critical thinking. DEI instructors are suffering the consequences. The backlash against DEI work is predictable.

K-12 115

K-12 Sociology Social Science Education 115

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 28, 2020

What stands out for me is how readers remain interested in basic research into how kids learn, from reading to critical thinking to collaborating with peers. Will history repeat? A study on teaching critical thinking in science. How the last recession affected higher education.

Research 114

Research Tutoring Education Critical Thinking 114

The Hechinger Report

JULY 25, 2019

They give students opportunities to collaborate on projects with their peers, practice higher-order critical thinking skills and attempt more rigorous coursework to stretch them – all skills needed for success in the modern workplace. Those who prefer to watch videos can, while their peers read documents with similar information.

History 111

History Critical Thinking High School Humanities 111

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

At this moment in history, we must acknowledge that the United States has not risen to the great challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science. PALO ALTO, Calif. — To meet this need, we must start young.

Education 145

Education Civics Critical Thinking History 145

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

It also offers a YouTube channel on which historians discuss their work , making history come alive for contemporary youth. The UC Davis California History Social Science Project frames current events within their historical context , connecting students’ present to the past. We’d subscribe to feeds and listen to podcasts from the U.S.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As humans, we’ve always had a somewhat complicated history with invention. In this way, it is the starting point for research, and the heavy lifting comes on the other end of the information garnered from the software. 1 The ancient philosopher was speaking, of course, of the latest technology in the B.C. era: hand-written scrolls.

Education 140

Education Critical Thinking Teaching History 140

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Connect, Extend, Challenge Thinking Routine The “ Connect, Extend, Challenge ” thinking routine offers a structured approach to deepen understanding and reflection. This routine fosters critical thinking and enhances the meaningful integration of new learning into an individual’s cognitive framework.

Geography 133

Geography Economics Critical Thinking Cultures 133

ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Johnsrud: Educators can stay informed about future workforce trends, including emerging jobs and highly sought-after skills. Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking. The third most important skill is technological literacy, which includes AI and other technologies.

Advocacy 127

Advocacy Project-Based Learning Tradition Economics 127