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.

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History Primary Sources Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

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.

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Teaching Primary Sources Critical Thinking History 130

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 133

Civics Controversial Topics Education Social Studies 133

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

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 60

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking 60

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.

History 195

History Critical Thinking Middle School Social Studies 195

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 Historic Sites Teaching Primary Sources 52

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

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!

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics History Sociology 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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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 History Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

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

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 History Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

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.

History 130

History Critical Thinking Social Studies Government 130

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 127

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.

Controversial Topics 146

Controversial Topics Critical Thinking Cultures Social Studies 146

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.

Heritage 133

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 133

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.

History 127

History Museum Social Studies Geography 127

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

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 124

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 134

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 134

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.

K-12 145

K-12 Civics Critical Thinking Middle School 145

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.

EdTech 129

EdTech Junior High Geography Critical Thinking 129

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.

K-12 138

K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Social Studies 138

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As an example inspired by my time as a social studies teacher, instead of asking students to write a paragraph about continuity and change in a historical era, you could have them choose an era, pick a topic that shows continuity, and design an imaginary propaganda poster from that period. It removes that fear of the blank canvas.

EdTech 130

EdTech Advocacy Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says. Although it’s not as obviously contentious as say, social studies, educators and researchers (not to mention students and families) have strong feelings about math instruction (remember New Math ?

K-12 134

K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Pedagogy 134

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2021

Four new studies on project-based learning. 2nd grade social studies. Four new studies released in February 2021 are helping to fill this void. 3rd grade science. Developer: Michigan State University Research. Curriculum. Developer: University of Michigan and Michigan State University Research. Curriculum. Curriculum.

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Project-Based Learning Middle School Social Studies High School 145

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2018

Leave this field empty if you're human: Social studies is typically considered the most suitable subject area for developing citizenship skills and knowledge. Yet, social studies has been on the chopping block at schools across the country for nearly two decades now, especially in schools serving largely poor and minority students.

Civics 83

Civics Social Studies History Critical Thinking 83

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

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. And their understanding goes beyond memorizing facts.

Project-Based Learning 112

Project-Based Learning Tradition Middle School Social Studies 112

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 148

Primary Sources History Cultures Cultural Studies 148

The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2022

The Sunnyside district, where roughly 90 percent of students are Hispanic, signed on at the start of the pandemic, after discovering that many of its ninth graders were struggling with the demands of recently adopted state standards for social science. There was much more emphasis on critical thinking and primary source investigation.

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Primary Sources Social Science Professional Development Critical Thinking 121

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It has taken many years to get to a point where schools have access to computers and internet, and it will probably take time to ramp up to whatever new technology is required to use the metaverse.

Education 104

Education Psychology Critical Thinking Social Studies 104

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 52

Primary Sources Critical Thinking Social Studies History 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 71

Digital Promise

APRIL 12, 2016

Vista Unified School District’s (VUSD) mission is “to inspire each and every student to persevere as critical-thinking individuals who collaborate to solve real-world problems.” Montgomery students prepare to film their video project for Social Studies, explaining Buddhism and the Eightfold Path.

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Middle School Elementary School Critical Thinking Social Studies 91