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. We are honored by the positive reviews from the Instructional Materials Review Board, said Natasha Martin, Chief Revenue Officer of TCI.

K-12 52

K-12 Social Studies Local History Critical Thinking 52

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

The best class I ever taught centered on the history of Washington, D.C. I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. They learned about the history of their neighborhoods and the origins of the music they listened to.

Heritage 133

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 133

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

Moler's Musing

MARCH 21, 2025

This week was all about using EduProtocols to deepen understanding and get students thinking critically about history. Sketch & Tell-O and Annotate & Tell made sure students werent just memorizing but actually processing history. Wednesday Wednesday, I wanted to mix things up and bring in local history.

Local History 52

Local History History Economics Critical Thinking 52

Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 17, 2023

After contemplating options, I decided to put together some lessons on local history. Tuesday On Tuesday, I used the lesson I had developed over the summer about the history of Utopia, Ohio. The other option was to introduce some new EduProtocols with smart starts, but that works better when I’m actually in the classroom.

Local History 52

Local History Economics Critical Thinking History 52

Moler's Musing

MARCH 14, 2025

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. How did tensions between Texas and Mexico mirror other revolutions in history?

Primary Sources 98

Primary Sources Local History History Government 98

Moler's Musing

MARCH 21, 2025

This week was all about using EduProtocols to deepen understanding and get students thinking critically about history. Sketch & Tell-O and Annotate & Tell made sure students werent just memorizing but actually processing history. Wednesday Wednesday, I wanted to mix things up and bring in local history.

Local History 97

Local History History Economics Critical Thinking 97