TCI

JANUARY 6, 2025

TCI, a leader in K-12 educational content and curriculum, is proud to announce that its K-6 and 7-12 Social Studies programs have received favorable reviews in the latest textbook adoption reports released by the Office of Instructional Materials & Library Services within the Mississippi Instructional Materials Review Board.

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K-12 Social Studies Local History Critical Thinking 52

Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For instance, they encourage critical thinking and analysis. Add to cart The post US History Projects appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Luckily, the US History Projects Bundle has everything you need to integrate engaging ways for students to demonstrate their learning. They also promote activity learning.

History 130

History Primary Sources Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The handout even has students match provided scenarios to the correct evolutionary presidential power, a great way to ignite critical thinking skills. Add to cart The post Teaching the Executive Branch appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Teaching the executive branch is crucial.

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Teaching Lesson Plan Government US Government 130

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We’ll discuss the findings from state evaluations, the importance of high-quality instructional materials, what defines HQIM in social studies, and how they can transform classrooms into environments that inspire active citizenship. Materials help students engage in learning opportunities like scholars in social studies.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2025

CRITICISMS OF CONGRESS LESSON This fascinating lesson is absolutely vital for cementing student understanding when teaching the legislative branch. Thats because critical thinking around a topic is the main sign that demonstrates your students depth of understanding.

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Teaching Lesson Plan Government US Government 130

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.

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Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2013

Many of these conversations focused on my own son’s use of technology as a catalyst for creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking developed by playing Minecraft and using iMovie to storyboard and create his own movies. Each VR Quest™ project has a specific content area as its "lead" theme.

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Critical Thinking Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Elementary School 349

C3 Teachers

MARCH 14, 2025

That search led us to the Inquiry Design Model (IDM), an approach that shifts Social Studies from rote memorization to deep, student-driven inquiry. Teachers grew as facilitators of inquiry, fostering discussions, debates, and deep analytical thinking** among students. IDM does just that.

Social Studies 40

Social Studies Public School Primary Sources Civic Engagement 40

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 31, 2025

Students will even work on mastering critical thinking skills while completing these activities. Studying the Vietnam War is essential when focusing on the United States, international relations, and the military. Add to cart View cart The post Vietnam War appeared first on Passion for Social Studies.

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Lesson Plan History Psychology World History 130

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A ‘Knowledge Revival’ A 2025 book by 10 education researchers in Europe and Australia, Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking: The Knowledge Revival , makes the case that students cannot learn the skills of comprehension and critical thinking unless they know a lot of stuff first.

Teaching 136

Teaching Charter School Social Studies Geography 136

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. Click HERE for description of the assignment. Common Core Standards Addressed: WHST.9-10.6;

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Museum Archiving Social Studies History 309

Moler's Musing

JANUARY 24, 2025

This week in 8th-grade social studies, we brought history to life with engaging EduProtocols that helped students dive deep into the Early Republic and key moments like the Whiskey Rebellion. Wrapping Up with Gimkit We ended the class with a Gimkit featuring nine questions I pulled from the summative assessment for this unit.

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Government Social Studies Leadership History 126

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.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Social Studies Teaching Professional Development 52

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 100

ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. Though she didnt initially see herself ever becoming a school librarian, Rhue has come to love the dynamism and variety of her job. I also teach media literacy.

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Library Charter School Education Lesson Plan 106

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 65

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.

Civics 134

Civics Controversial Topics Education Social Studies 134

TCI

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Building a toolbox of teaching strategies can help educators meet the needs of students and bring social studies to life. By integrating activities that require movement and discussion, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Teaching Professional Development Geography 52

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 52

Social Studies Teaching Historic Sites Primary Sources 52

Let's Cultivate Greatness

JULY 5, 2023

In the five classrooms I’ve had in my career, I’ve discovered the must-haves that make my social studies classes run smoothly. While many of these are universal tips for any middle or high school classroom, several are social studies-specific. Students have the thinking; they just need a word bank!

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Social Studies Civics Sociology History 52

Students of History

JANUARY 10, 2023

However, current events are a great way to connect your curriculum to the real world and work on social studies skills. Incorporating current events into your social studies lessons can also be a great way to engage students and help them see the relevance of the subject to their own lives. 3) Encourage critical thinking.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics Critical Thinking World History 52

Passion for Social Studies

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is a great way to include critical thinking and inferences as students study the before and after effects. Students will use their critical thinking skills through 17 days of 55-minute lesson plans. Add to cart The post World War I Activities appeared first on Passion for Social Studies.

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Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Social Studies 130

TCI

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Research shows that active learning increases student performance, reduces failure rates, and fosters deeper critical thinking. By 2014, a large-scale study found that students in active learning environments scored 6 percent higher on exams and were 1.5 What Is Active Learning?

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K-12 Education Critical Thinking Tradition 52

Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

This is why using the Political Socialization Lesson is so essential! It will help students develop their political individuality while critically thinking about our government. Political Socialization Lesson $ 6.00 The post Political Socialization Lesson appeared first on Passion for Social Studies.

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Lesson Plan Government Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

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. Seriously, it’s my favorite. Students work in small groups to put “mini-timelines” in order. I also love matching cards to quickly review content.

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History Critical Thinking Middle School Social Studies 195

Passion for Social Studies

APRIL 12, 2024

Best of all, students build their critical thinking skills when they have to put forth so much effort and discussion at each station. Add to cart The post President Kennedy Station Lesson appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. They will realize how much they learn when staying focused and on task.

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History Critical Thinking Social Studies Government 130

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 14, 2024

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. WW II and Cold War Unit The world has undergone so many significant events. Thankfully, this unit does exactly that!

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Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Social Studies 130

Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Students will master complex critical thinking skills through 17 days of lessons. Add to cart The post Progressivism Lesson Plans appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Unit 6: Progressivism, Imperialism, and World War I Unit Students will love learning about a period that significantly transformed our lives.

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Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Social Studies 130

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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History Museum Social Studies Geography 128

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.

Education 136

Education K-12 Critical Thinking Public School 136

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. Related: Teachers go to school on racial bias.

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Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 127

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A look at the courses required by teacher preparation programs reveals scant attention to the broad social studies knowledge aspiring elementary teachers need to provide essential context to world events. Only 42 percent have said they felt very well prepared to teach social studies.

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K-12 Civics Social Studies Geography 119

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 138

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 138

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

More than one third of middle school students report rarely or never having learned how to judge the reliability of information sources, which is “really the fundamental of what media literacy is,” said Helen Lee Bouygues, president of the Reboot Foundation, who is an expert on misinformation and critical thinking.

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K-12 Civics Critical Thinking Middle School 145

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Learning About Historical Figures: When studying historical figures, the teacher could ask students to reflect on what they initially thought about a person and how their understanding changed as they learned more. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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Controversial Topics Critical Thinking Cultures Social Studies 131

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The social studies activity Space Race in McGraw Hill AR How has incorporating AR in your classroom enhanced the learning experience for your students? It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity. It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity.

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EdTech Junior High Geography Critical Thinking 130

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

There is a growing need to reframe computing in classrooms as an inherently social and learned set of skills. The end goal is not to just provide access to digital devices — it’s to develop the skills to use these tools for heightened learning, critical thinking and self-expression.

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K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Social Studies 140