ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

He still has that concern, but as he stepped back to think about it, he also saw a way to “leverage” the tool for a goal he had long fought for — to help bring social studies education, and especially the teaching of civics, to broader prominence in the nation’s schools. He has long argued that U.S.

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TCI

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By integrating classroom discussion strategies that promote movement, speaking, and listening, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. Facilitating productive discussions in the classroom is essential for developing critical thinking and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

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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. The post World War II Lessons appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. End of World War II Thankfully, World War II finally came to an end.

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Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Students will master complex critical thinking skills through 17 days of lessons. Students will deeply understand essential information with this unit! Add to cart The post Progressivism Lesson Plans appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. There is so much to cover in Progressivism lessons.

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TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. However, recent studies indicate that many states are falling short of providing students with the educational foundation needed for active civic participation. High-quality civics and U.S.

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Active History Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The events in these timelines are often times not related, which leads to some great critical thinking! I love this game from Social Studies Success. Unscramble the Wars – Students sort key information about all of the wars we have learned throughout the year. Seriously, it’s my favorite.

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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.,

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C3 Teachers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This blog post delves into the power of inquiry to transform traditional classrooms into dynamic spaces of discovery, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills. Social studies teachers look out into the eyes of a new group of students petrified that the inquiry bridge might not appear. sort of way.

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Critical Thinking Social Studies Civics Pedagogy 52

TCI

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Instead, video activities should demand interaction, critical thinking, and creativity. Why Video Teaching Strategies Are Essential in K-12 Education The traditional lecture-based model, where teachers present information to passive students, does not meet all of the needs of today’s diverse classrooms.

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Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

These can help you bring social studies to life for your students. Think of the Socratic Seminar not just as a teaching strategy but as a hotline to the past, bringing it alive in ways that can resonate with your students. I love the strategy, but why use them in a social studies class? What is a Socratic Seminar?

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Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

These can help you bring social studies to life for your students. Think of the Socratic Seminar not just as a teaching strategy but as a hotline to the past, bringing it alive in ways that can resonate with your students. I love the strategy, but why use them in a social studies class? What is a Socratic Seminar?

Library 52

Library Critical Thinking History Social Studies 52

TCI

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Instead, video activities should demand interaction, critical thinking, and creativity. Why Video Teaching Strategies Are Essential in K-12 Education The traditional lecture-based model, where teachers present information to passive students, does not meet all of the needs of today’s diverse classrooms.

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Teaching Education K-12 Critical Thinking 52

TCI

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Instead, video activities should demand interaction, critical thinking, and creativity. Why Video Teaching Strategies Are Essential in K-12 Education The traditional lecture-based model, where teachers present information to passive students, does not meet all of the needs of today’s diverse classrooms.

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Teaching K-12 Critical Thinking Tradition 52

ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Unfortunately, this portrayal isn't unique and reflects a broader issue with how social studies is perceived. To counter this, teachers emphasize the inverted pyramid style, which prioritizes placing the most crucial information at the beginning of the article, or even in the headline.

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History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 109

ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Plenty of students find social studies lessons a bit dull. Eager to build a career out of his interest in social studies, he thought about museum curation, archival work and practicing law. history class and had always enjoyed my social studies classes. A lot of times, social studies gets a bad rap.

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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. The social studies activity Space Race in McGraw Hill AR How has incorporating AR in your classroom enhanced the learning experience for your students?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Social studies was the class I excelled in because it felt most meaningful. Researchers have found that culturally relevant education can increase grades, participation and critical thinking skills and can lead to higher graduation rates. are experts at filtering, organizing and connecting information.

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Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 126

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It’s difficult to learn and to trust information if we’re not aware of some of these ways information is manipulated,” West said. Today’s information environment is tremendously exciting and there’s all kinds of access, but there are really some enormous challenges and pitfalls and hazards out there.”

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TCI

APRIL 2, 2024

Each lesson incorporates proven classroom strategies that foster student curiosity, engagement, and critical thinking. By providing opportunities to make evidence-based arguments, TCI helps students become informed citizens who can tackle real-world challenges. Explore stories from TCI teachers. Want to explore our programs?

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Science instruction in elementary school can help students develop strong critical thinking skills, problem-solving, creativity, and curiosity! However, science incorporates elements of reading, math, social studies, and more, making it an excellent tool for teaching other subjects concurrently.

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Elementary School Education Lesson Plan Social Studies 52

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Given its growing influence, students must be equipped with computational thinking skills to genuinely connect and contribute to our digital world. Public school students’ computer use must move beyond consuming information and performing routine tasks like reading, writing and presenting.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

You will hear from a science teacher, a social studies teacher, and an art teacher as each provides her take on how the Common Core and 21st Century learning goals affect what goes on in the classroom. It is important for my students to acquire background information on artists and to learn the art making process.

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Museum Archiving Social Studies History 308

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

C3 Teachers followed six secondary and middle level preservice teachers at the University of Kentucky as they designed inquiries for their social studies methods class. Social studies affords endless possibilities for inquiry. In the world of social studies, there are a plethora of topics to cover.

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Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies Museum 40

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

C3 Teachers followed six secondary and middle level preservice teachers at the University of Kentucky as they designed inquiries for their social studies methods class. Social studies affords endless possibilities for inquiry. In the world of social studies, there are a plethora of topics to cover.

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Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies Museum 52

Moler's Musing

AUGUST 23, 2024

My day begins with teaching two 65-minute social studies periods, followed by a plan period, co-teaching a reading workshop with an ELA teacher, and ending the day with two more 65-minute social studies classes. The data I received provided good baseline information. So far this school year is flying by.

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Artifacts History Social Studies Lesson Plan 80

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. A study on teaching critical thinking in science. Policymakers underfunded public colleges and universities as they steered people toward them.

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Research Tutoring Education Critical Thinking 113

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. Because your Studies Weekly TE is organized by week, you can read through your materials and prepare week-by-week.

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Artifacts Primary Sources Lesson Plan Social Studies 52

Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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

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Teaching Museum Interactive Learning Lesson Plan 52

TCI

MARCH 1, 2024

Geography education plays a pivotal role in cultivating global awareness and critical thinking. Each case study in the program is rich with charts, graphs, and data. Engaging visuals and updated data ensure that students are equipped with the most current information and global trends. The much-loved Geography Alive!

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Geography Global Connections Global Perspectives Civics 59

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

But members of Gen Z are also suffering from severe eco-anxiety, and they want to be armed with information that helps them cope and be part of the solution. You have more critical thinking skills.”. Disclosure: I’m an adviser to This Is Planet Ed, an initiative of the Aspen Institute that promotes a similar agenda across U.S.

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Civics High School Critical Thinking Social Studies 101

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2018

But if this civic action is to be sustained and to extend to topics beyond gun violence and school safety, schools need to do more to nurture these students’ dispositions toward political participation so they can continue to engage in informed and effective ways. Sign up for our newsletter. Choose as many as you like. Weekly Update.

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Civics Social Studies Critical Thinking History 71

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2019

Instead of staying with the same two teachers in the same room for most of the day, students have one teacher for a combined science and math class and another for a humanities class that brings language arts and social studies together. You’re learning it more deeply because you’re actually the one finding information,” she said.

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Project-Based Learning Tradition Middle School Social Studies 112

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2018

It provides real life applications for reading and math and develops critical thinking skills that help students solve problems in other subjects. It’s all about kids being able to explain the world around them and being thoughtful about scientific information,” Krehbiel said. “If Photo: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Civics education had just become a required part of the curriculum in Massachusetts , and I looked forward to offering my students the tools and techniques needed for honest discussions and debates, teaching them critical thinking skills, and educating them about their duties as citizens.

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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. Hope Koumentakos High School Social Studies Teacher, Takoma Park, Maryland I currently teach U.S.

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History Teaching Social Studies Middle School 52

Let's Cultivate Greatness

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And since it’s a bit complicated, it’s a great topic to spend a few days on because there are so many ways to practice critical thinking and general social studies skills. We use potato chip flavors for the candidates and political parties, which adds a fun element without detracting from their critical thinking.

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