Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thankfully, this lesson helps students analyze the U.S. 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. They will be engaged every minute of the lesson as they develop their thoughts on the U.S.

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Lesson Plan Government Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 14, 2024

Causes of World War II When completing World War II lessons, students need to understand what caused it. There is even an Atlantic Charter reading, video links, a complete lesson plan, and answer keys. So, it is vital students learn how the US had to adjust during World War II lessons.

Lesson Plan 130

Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Social Studies 130

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 5, 2018

dedicated to information, the press and journalism. Students often find themselves on the front lines of the battle against the ever-multiplying mass of inaccurate and intentionally misleading information online. A display at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., Photo: © Maxppp via ZUMA Press.

Teaching 111

Teaching Psychology Lesson Plan Critical Thinking 111

Moler's Musing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Between managing the chaos of lesson planning, keeping up with my students, and coaching, it’s been a whirlwind. The Frayer Model worked especially well for students to internalize the information and make it more manageable. Honestly, I’ve been feeling like a first-year teacher again!

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Primary Sources Artifacts Geography Lesson Plan 128

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

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

And, if I was stuck for an idea for class, I could access the Social Studies lesson plans at Educade or the 400+ lesson plans at the EDSITEment! They could make a local history wiki or, even better, make contributions to our global information commons by directly creating and editing Wikipedia pages.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

They are learning to be thinkers, innovators and problem-solvers rather than mere consumers of information. But really, they’re interdisciplinary, promoting important educational principles such as inquiry, play, imagination, innovation, critical thinking , problem solving and passion-based learning.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Critical Thinking Lesson Plan Cultures 83

ED Surge

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Feed it a typical job description or help-wanted ad—that is to say, one that’s likely either vague or full of jargon—and its artificial intelligence-informed system spits out a new version of that text translated into the language of skills. He thinks a new system is needed. —Michael Bettersworth SkillsEngine performs clever tasks.

Government 123

Government Tradition Humanities Teaching 123

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 2, 2023

Yet only 21 percent of teachers felt “very informed” on the topic and only 44 percent said they had the right resources to teach it most of the time or always. She said, “Let’s give them the data points to critically think and draw conclusions.” Related: Climate change: Are we ready?

Teaching 96

Teaching K-12 Professional Development Civics 96

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

Participants will work in triads throughout the workshop to ensure that multiple lenses and perspectives are informing our design work. This will NOT be a sit-and-get session with a few questions at the end.

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K-12 Leadership Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan 97

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

The new standards emphasize scientific inquiry and critical thinking over recitation of facts. She said timely and even controversial topics can help ignite students’ interest, and she’s currently developing a lesson plan on the “nature of science” that will use the coronavirus as the main theme.

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Controversial Topics Middle School Lesson Plan Teaching 112

Moler's Musing

AUGUST 23, 2024

The data I received provided good baseline information. For my original lesson on “Why do we study history?” It’s clear that flexibility is key – whether it’s dealing with unexpected Chromebook delays or adjusting lesson plans on the fly. ” I had a CyberSandwich ready to go.

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Artifacts History Social Studies Lesson Plan 100

Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

I think something that holds a lot of teachers and librarians back is the belief that they have to know how to use every piece of tech and equipment and have scripted lesson plans incorporating everything before they can let students touch it. I bought a 3D printer without knowing how to use it.

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Library Middle School Lesson Plan Tradition 110

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

Students of History

JANUARY 10, 2023

2) Provide context and background information. Before diving into a discussion of a current event, it's helpful to provide some context and background information. 3) Encourage critical thinking. Encourage students to think critically about the current event you're discussing.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics Critical Thinking World History 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 30, 2018

Meanwhile, at one of the tables in the hallway set up for kids working together, a girl named Silver Anderson said that doing three courses in Jaguar Academy (physical science, English and American history) gave her the schedule flexibility to meet with the band teacher on Friday mornings for an informal class in music theory and composition.

Tradition 111

Tradition Charter School High School Cultures 111

Moler's Musing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are revolutionizing the way teachers approach lesson planning and curriculum development. These tools can generate lesson plans, create outlines, and provide a wealth of resources tailored to specific subjects and grade levels.

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Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Humanities 40

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 17, 2015

Poor schools are told not to wander too far from the standards, there’s little time for student questions and critical thinking. Let their dreams and longings be the starting point for lesson plans, not something that’s cordoned off or relegated to 20-minute enrichment. In New York City, it’s very prescriptive.

Education 91

Education K-12 Anthropology Advocacy 91

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Before discovering Studies Weekly, I remember having to look up, research, and study all our standards and then search for curriculum, information, and ideas to create daily lessons. Take advantage of your resources like lesson plans, teaching strategies, printables, and more. As always, please stay healthy and happy!

Artifacts 52

Artifacts Primary Sources Lesson Plan Social Studies 52

Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

18, 2023 • Studies Weekly When taught efficiently, science lessons can foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of the natural world. Teaching Science with and without Resources Using Studies Weekly Oct. Learn more about Studies Weekly’s science programs at studiesweekly.com/science.

Teaching 52

Teaching Museum Interactive Learning Lesson Plan 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2017

Wilder’s version of personalized learning means no more lesson plans and no homework, two key changes that helped teachers pivot their jobs from dispensing information to mentoring students. Children are also taught the “16 Habits of Mind,” a set of behaviors that encourage persistence and critical thinking.

Elementary School 78

Elementary School High School Middle School Lesson Plan 78

Students of History

JUNE 5, 2023

This encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of your content. These make reviewing vocab a little more engaging and help students recall information more easily. Timeline Race : Divide your class into teams and challenge them to create a timeline for your US History curriculum.

History 52

History Primary Sources Lesson Plan Critical Thinking 52

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. Nixon Lesson It is clear that there is much to include when teaching Nixon!

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Teaching Civic Engagement Civics Lesson Plan 130

Moler's Musing

JANUARY 10, 2025

To keep the focus on critical thinking, I didnt include answer choicesstudents had to come up with their responses based on their prior knowledge. Heres how the activity worked: Read Aloud : I read each question aloud, giving students time to think and respond. The Lesson Plan 1. citizenship test.

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Lesson Plan Government Critical Thinking Middle School 115

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 15, 2014

More importantly, I'd like to see those competencies focus on the skills needed in a globalized, information-rich economy – skills like empathy, collaboration, information literacy, critical thinking, resourcefulness, communication, and creativity.” ” Melissa Gedney. League of Innovative Schools.

Education 108

Education Civics Pedagogy Lesson Plan 108

Zinn Education Project

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

After going over key terms and background information (as suggested by Wolfe-Rocca in the PDF version of the activity), I arranged my students in groups of four and they investigated six of the included documents. As a teacher, the lesson was extremely detailed and made me feel prepared.

History 52

History Teaching Social Studies High School 52

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As AI begins to take on more tasks, like lesson plans, worksheets and emails to parents, this is an opportunity to refocus on what AI can’t replicate: the rapport between a teacher and student that is essential for learning. They observe teachers using AI for lesson planning, providing feedback and generating project ideas.

Education 138

Education Lesson Plan EdTech Critical Thinking 138

TCI

MARCH 6, 2025

For teachers, the curriculum simplifies lesson planning and delivery, allowing them to focus more on teaching and less on preparation. The step-by-step guidance in the Teachers Guide and comprehensive resources make it easy to implement engaging lessons. For students, the curriculum fosters critical thinking and active learning.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Middle School Artifacts Lesson Plan 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. Labor historians and progressive educators shrug off accusations that they’re trying to indoctrinate students.

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Education Economics Civics History 84