A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

I look forward to meeting Eric again soon and definitely at Edscape in October! He has dual NYS certification in Secondary Social Studies and as an Educational Technology Specialist- daily utilizing both skill sets. I hope that I am able to use this experience to influence the teachers and students at my school in similar ways.

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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

APRIL 12, 2022

The rest of the model is filled with a definition, image, as well as an example and non-example. While we’ve just described the official Frayer Model, we prefer the model that includes the official definition, a definition in the student’s own words, using the word in a sentence, and then an image.

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

MAY 15, 2015

These words are important because they help students comprehend text across different content areas such as social studies and science. Pre-teaching vocabulary is not having kids look up definitions or other boring practices. Below you can see an example of my social studies and science vocabulary terms.

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TCI

AUGUST 7, 2023

Each program provides many opportunities for students to develop a strong command of English and build reading and writing skills through social studies. They construct their claims using precise language and social studies vocabulary. The post Supporting Literacy Through Social Studies appeared first on TCI.

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

JUNE 27, 2021

Integrating science and social studies with reading is a must. Due to testing and/or district and state requirements, social studies and science often take the back seat. While I can’t say that I get it in every day, I do carve out time for intentional science and/or social studies instruction.

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Social Studies Success

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“A strategy to unlock vocabulary” by Roderick Graves, Social Studies Specialist – Holub Middle School Teaching students academic and content vocabulary is one of the most important components to mastering social studies. Students could define the term “ liberty” in one word using the term “ freedom.

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

MAY 11, 2015

State and federal mandates and high stakes testing have made teaching elementary science and social studies a battle for time in the classroom. This battle has resulted in minimizing social studies and science instruction to focus on tested areas. There should also be intentional social studies and science instruction.

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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2023

Some cards just have the word, some add a definition, and some include an image. We like including definitions because it can create a “dictionary wall” that students can refer back to throughout the year. Are you looking for some new teaching ideas to engage your students in your social studies class?

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HistoryRewriter

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Adam and I will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Social Studies Show by playing a Holiday-themed, four-round edition of Game of Quotes on December 21, 2023. If your students are unfamiliar with the definitions, consider having them warm up with a paraFLY rep. Join us on EduProtocols Plus at 9 pm EST/ 6 pm PST.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Students discussed the definitions of marketing and advertising and how they are different. Here is a video we produced leading up to Digital Learning Day showcasing our Social Studies Department. As you can see, NMHS has made a commitment to digital learning, not just on one day, but everyday.

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

Annotating, or “making your paper dirty” as we like to call it, is definitely an acquired skill. 2022), “Using the annotating strategy to improve students’ academic achievement in social studies,” Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning , Vol. References Duke, Nell & Pearson, P.

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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. Wright, definitely had a great impact on my life. history class and had always enjoyed my social studies classes.

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Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 14, 2024

While some years involve quieter elections, this is definitely not one of them. Political Socialization Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart The post Teaching the Election appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Tuesday, November 5th is quickly approaching! Add to cart Campaign Finance Lesson $ 6.00

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ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

I have coursework in school librarianship, so that's definitely a part of my progress, having actual school librarianship theories and pedagogies and systems under my belt. My focus is on charter schools, multiliteracies and school librarianship. That's what I do. So you don't necessarily say, I'm a school librarian? I'm an educator.

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Moler's Musing

MARCH 24, 2025

Easy and Hard Topics in Social Studies Ive realized that not all content is created equal when it comes to complexity. Some social studies topics are naturally easier for kids to access, while others require more mental lifting. Final Thoughts Ive definitely fallen into the trap of thinking more stuff equals better.

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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Free Time While this reward should definitely be used sparingly, students do love free time, especially if they normally have a hectic schedule. At the middle school level, gifts are usually less formal, so one of these items could definitely be enough, such as a homework pass.

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Studies Weekly

APRIL 14, 2025

Reading improvement is built into texts about various subjects, such as history, science, and social studies. Scaffolding Up with Studies Weekly This is the reason Studies Weekly offers so many scaffolding opportunities in its Student Editions and Teacher Editions. Help students level up their skills with Studies Weekly.

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Moler's Musing

AUGUST 17, 2024

I’ve transitioned to Batavia Middle School, where I’m now teaching 8th grade social studies in room 234. On the bright side, I now only have four periods of Social Studies and co-teach one period of reading workshop with an ELA teacher. This week marked the start of a new chapter in my teaching career.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 12, 2025

I would say definitely do it. ” She recommends that any teacher who wants to engage their students and move away from traditional textbooks try Studies Weekly! I would say definitely do it! REGISTER FOR THE LEARNING LAB See how Studies Weekly’s comprehensive curriculum gets students excited to learn!

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

Patty Topliffe, who teaches social studies at Woodstock High School in Vermont, said teaching vocabulary and other literacy skills to her students helps them understand primary source documents. Patty Topliffe (center right) and other English and social studies teachers at Woodstock High School, in Vermont.

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Studies Weekly

APRIL 14, 2025

| Teacher Testimonial Apr 15 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER Video Transcript Speaker: Erika W., One way she accomplishes this is through classroom conversations and discussions using Studies Weekly Social Studies. 4th Grade Teacher, TX What would you tell another educator considering attending the Learning Lab?

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2023

Recognizing the need to reimagine student engagement in social studies inquiry writing, Frank McCormick , an instructional technology coordinator from Sunnyside School District in Tucson, Arizona, embarked on a transformative journey. What is your definition of Inclusive Innovation?

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

It was definitely painted in the light that ‘these problems are in the past,’ and ‘America is the land of the free’ and ‘everyone is equal here.’ ”. They are advocating for core curriculum changes in social studies — specifically American history — classes. And school districts are working to expand their curricula on race.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When we study a time and place that is unlike our own, we learn to listen better, we build empathy for diverse perspectives and experiences, and we become better people. Currently, I serve as the executive director of Thinking Nation , a nonprofit organization working to shift the paradigm of social studies education.

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Let's Cultivate Greatness

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Simulate the Electoral College The Electoral College is definitely not something to rush through. Its a bit complicated, which means it also offers great opportunities to practice critical thinking and social studies skills. You can grab this ready-to-go project kit here.

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Moler's Musing

AUGUST 23, 2024

My day begins with teaching two 65-minute social studies periods, followed by a plan period, co-teaching a reading workshop with an ELA teacher, and ending the day with two more 65-minute social studies classes. I provided a sentence created by AI to help them use context clues to create a definition.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 30, 2018

Louis Park High School, just outside of Minneapolis, take time out of their social studies class for a team-building exercise that is part of the school’s Building Assets, Reducing Risks program. Most interventions are definitely more intensive, more expensive and more invasive.”. Freshmen at St. Louis Park High School.

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Social Studies Success

AUGUST 12, 2022

Abolitionist, expedition, alliance, excerpt – all of these are words your students are expected to read and understand in Social Studies. You already know that copying the vocabulary and definitions from the back of the book doesn’t work – so what does? How are you spending your precious time? 30 seconds?

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

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 ? I definitely think we need to invest a lot more money in high-quality professional development,” Brown says. Or even newer math ?)

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 19, 2020

“To have that just suddenly taken away from them, to have to essentially be relegated to living in a cave with their parents at home … that I think is especially a daunting circumstance,” said Borman, who led a study last year on how to improve middle schoolers’ academic achievement and emotional wellbeing.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2024

There are some kids who don’t get services under that model who definitely deserve and need support.” Today he’s in seventh grade and receives regular instruction with his peers in math, English, science and social studies, with modifications. It even happens in preschool, this withholding of academic supports.”

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Academic language includes the key academic concepts, related vocabulary , and syntax needed to navigate reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and other subjects. Too often academic language is treated as a list of definitions to be memorized, not as complex concepts to be unpacked. The Academic Language Gap.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 21, 2023

Name : Annie Talley Ochoa Age : 44 Current town : Cupertino, California College : Alliant University through a TeachStart Fellowship Area of study : High school social studies Hometown : Corona, California EdSurge: When did you realize that you wanted to become a teacher? Was there a specific moment? We need teachers.

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

AUGUST 24, 2014

These nine geography stations can be used for a whole group lesson or for centers during social studies. There are two different versions of these geography worksheets: one for GA teachers and one for almost any social studies teacher. Station 4 had students match geography terms with their correct definition.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 15, 2018

A user can also click for a definition of the word, its synonyms, its linguistic roots and a translation. Students can read texts in math or social studies using the Magic Ladder tools and get the same supports. When students read something on a computer and come across an unfamiliar word, they can click on it.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Then, teachers highlight the target words and provide context-related definitions. On Tuesday , Wednesday , and Thursday , the math, social studies, and science teachers implement activities provided for them. The social studies teacher organizes a debate about the dilemma, using one of several possible formats.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

At one point, five kids in the class were on YouTube, watching videos that were definitely not part of the curriculum. He contrasted the commonly-defined four components of personalized learning to LEAP’s own definition, which is more open-ended: “learner-focused, learner-led, learner-demonstrated, learner-connected.”.

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