Studies Weekly

APRIL 21, 2025

We traveled to Bessemer, Alabama, to see their school in action and learn how they bring Studies Weeklys interactive social studies and science lessons to life. Their passion for fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and connection shines through in everything they do. Attend the Learning Lab!

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Primary Sources Lesson Plan Professional Development Social Studies 52

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.

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Social Studies Research Archiving American History 98

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.

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Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking 66

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.

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Social Studies Teaching Historic Sites Primary Sources 52

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.

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Primary Sources Social Science Professional Development Critical Thinking 130

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.

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Primary Sources History Cultures Cultural Studies 143

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.

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History Primary Sources Lesson Plan American History 52

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.

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Primary Sources Critical Thinking Social Studies History 52

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.

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Artifacts Primary Sources Lesson Plan Social Studies 52

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 Social Studies Artifacts 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 Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This week in 8th-grade social studies, we dove deep into the Constitutional Convention and the ratification debates, using a variety of EduProtocols to engage students and build understanding. This activity encouraged critical thinking and connected historical perspectives to the broader debate over the executive branch.

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Primary Sources Government Critical Thinking History 111

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.

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History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 137

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.

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History Teaching Social Studies High School 52