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

Researchers have found that culturally relevant education can increase grades, participation and critical thinking skills and can lead to higher graduation rates. There are hundreds of national parks, many of which focus on local history. It’s lower after the elementary grades.

Heritage 129

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 129

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Another would be Wayland (MA) High School’s yearly student history projects , in which students engage in digital storytelling projects, scanning historical images and creating audio podcasts, interviewing local Vietnam-era veterans , and analyzing the papers of the commander of the Dachau concentration camp after its liberation.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 17, 2023

After contemplating options, I decided to put together some lessons on local history. The other option was to introduce some new EduProtocols with smart starts, but that works better when I’m actually in the classroom. I created a lesson about Utopia, Ohio, a small town about 25 minutes from our school that has always fascinated me.

Local History 52

Local History Economics History Critical Thinking 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. Mexican War through layered activities that encouraged critical thinking.

Primary Sources 54

Primary Sources Local History History Government 54

Moler's Musing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This exercise pushed students to consider the treaty from multiple viewpoints, fostering empathy and critical thinking about the complexities of peace negotiations. This reflection aimed to connect students emotionally to the historical content, fostering empathy and critical thinking about the inequities that shaped early America.

History 78

History Local History Critical Thinking Middle School 78