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How I use Hexagonal Thinking in my US History Classroom

Active History Teacher

Hexagonal Thinking is a game changing activity when it comes to US History Review time! If you are looking for a way to have your students make connections between concepts in US History and think critically in a hands-on, active way, it’s time to try Hexagonal Thinking! Don’t forget to include people, battles, documents, dates etc!

History 195
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Knowing Where We Are Paves the Way for Change: The Impact of Coaching

A Principal's Reflections

I am fortunate to be involved in several long-term projects where I have been able to document growth over time. One, in particular, Charles Carpenter, who taught economics and history, took the feedback pretty hard as we saw a reasonably typical lesson being implemented. Other schools and districts are beginning to follow suit.

Pedagogy 422
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Learning Goals Examples for College Students

TeachThought

Learn to document and present scientific findings accurately. History Examples of student learning goals for history learners include: Analyze the causes and effects of significant historical events. Understand the cultural, social, and economic factors in history. Learn to write comprehensive history essays.

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Echoes Across the Sands: Bronze Age Cymbals Reveal Musical Ties Between Oman and the Indus Valley

Anthropology.net

While economic aspects of these interactions are well-documented, the social and cultural dimensions remain less understood. Credit: Antiquity Beyond Trade: Cultural Interactions and Musical Traditions The Arabian Gulf during the Bronze Age was a nexus of trade, with goods such as ceramics, beads, and metals exchanged between regions.

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A Commitment to Digital Learning

A Principal's Reflections

History class, students learned about the rise of Jacksonian Democracy and had to determine if Jackson was a highly successful president or a corrupt leader. Students in Mr. Tusa’s history class investigated the history of Europe through painting (1500-1800). History teacher Ms. Image credit: [link] In Ms. Levy’s U.S.

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Using Snorkl to Deepen Historical Thinking in the Classroom

Moler's Musing

One of the biggest challenges in history education is engaging students in meaningful analysis while encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. Big Idea: What lasting impact did this have on history? Timeline Construction History is all about connections. Big Idea: How does this event connect to larger themes in history?

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Teaching the Themes of US History with Documents & Debates

Teaching American History

Teaching American History’s Documents and Debates volumes present s American history as a series of topics. Below is a sampling of topics from Documents & Debates, v.2. Documents include Lincoln’s Second Inaugural , Douglass’ “ Reconstruction ,” and Tillman’s Speech in the Senate.

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