Critical Thinking, Primary Sources and Social Studies

Teaching the Progressive Era

Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 27, 2024

So, this resource addresses many issues, including social, temperance, prohibition, women’s rights, and African American rights. Students will complete hands-on activities that foster critical thinking and curiosity. The Gilded Age Progressivism It is crucial that students learn critical thinking skills.

Teaching

Teaching Primary Sources Critical Thinking History

Teachers, Try This: A Method for Navigating Political Debates in Social Studies

Education Week - Social Studies

APRIL 30, 2024

Through the use of primary sources, and students' own critical thinking skills, this Texas teacher navigates the current political climate.

Social Studies

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking

5 Top Trends for Teaching Social Studies in 2023

Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Between the students, administrators, parents, and the community, social studies teachers are feeling pressure from all directions. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning.

Social Studies

Social Studies Historic Sites Teaching Primary Sources

If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St.

Social Studies

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography

Most Students Think History Is Boring. Here's How We Change That.

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Unfortunately, this portrayal isn't unique and reflects a broader issue with how social studies is perceived. Throughout this lesson, my students not only learn the content but also develop critical thinking skills as they analyze evidence, put together persuasive arguments and respectfully debate their peers.

History

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies

The Semester That Was In 505

Moler's Musing

JANUARY 2, 2024

Reflecting on the adventures, challenges, and revelations of the first semester teaching 8th grade social studies has been a journey filled with engaging moments, critical thinking exercises, and the exploration of local connections.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources Critical Thinking Social Studies History

US History Worksheets: Printable and Digital Activities for Kids

Students of History

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While they're sometimes belittled, worksheets are an excellent tool for helping students analyze primary sources or better understand a historical event through a secondary source. They also all assess studies skills like cause-and-effect, interpreting sources, understanding timelines, and working on map skills.

History

History Primary Sources Lesson Plan American History

The Power of See, Think, Me, We

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By moving through these four phases—See, Think, Me, We—participants engage in a comprehensive thinking process that takes them from initial observation to personal connection and social relevance. Teachers often use this routine to deepen students’ engagement with material and to foster complex, critical thinking skills.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources History Cultures Cultural Studies

Bringing ‘inclusive innovation’ to school districts

The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2022

Frank McCormick, at the time the district’s coordinator for social studies instruction, said those inquiry-based standards were a radical shift from the content-based standards that most students and teachers were used to. There was much more emphasis on critical thinking and primary source investigation.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources Social Science Professional Development Critical Thinking

Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies Weekly

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Here are some of my favorite resources from my Teacher’s Edition: Weekly Essentials Every week in the TE includes: Summary notes Essential questions and critical thinking questions Learning objectives Vocabulary Comprehension questions Assessments All of these things are already done and ready for you to use.

Artifacts

Artifacts Primary Sources Lesson Plan Social Studies

Striking the right chord: How does it feel to write your first inquiry?

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.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum

Striking the right chord: How does it feel to write your first inquiry?

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.

Primary Sources

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum

The Importance of Research in Social Studies Classrooms

Teaching American History

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Since all of the projects must incorporate primary sources, students learn how to access online archives such as the Hathi Trus t and newspapers.org. Along with teaching research methods and critical thinking, she makes opportunities for students to meet and talk with civic leaders in both political and nonpartisan positions.

Social Studies

Social Studies Research Archiving American History

People’s History Teaching Stories

Zinn Education Project

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Hope Koumentakos High School Social Studies Teacher, Takoma Park, Maryland I currently teach U.S. Allyson Saladino High School Social Studies Teacher, Ridgewood, New Jersey I used the lesson titled, How Red Lines Built White Wealth , in order for students to learn about red lining and institutionalized racism.

History

History Teaching Social Studies Middle School

Social Studies Network

Teaching the Progressive Era

Teachers, Try This: A Method for Navigating Political Debates in Social Studies

Trending Sources

5 Top Trends for Teaching Social Studies in 2023

If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Most Students Think History Is Boring. Here's How We Change That.

The Semester That Was In 505

US History Worksheets: Printable and Digital Activities for Kids

The Power of See, Think, Me, We

Bringing ‘inclusive innovation’ to school districts

Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies Weekly

Striking the right chord: How does it feel to write your first inquiry?

Striking the right chord: How does it feel to write your first inquiry?

The Importance of Research in Social Studies Classrooms

People’s History Teaching Stories

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