TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Elementary education has traditionally prioritized English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often sidelining social studies. However, recent research highlights the crucial role of social studies instruction in developing strong reading skills.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking 52

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

While English language arts (ELA) and mathematics dominate daily schedules, subjects like social studies and science are often sidelined. If you want to explore this topic in greater depth, check out our eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2011

I downloaded an application called “free graphing symbolic calculator” which actually helped me more in AP Calculus than my actual calculator. I downloaded the “organic chemistry essentials” application to help me with new concepts, such as biomolecules and synthesis strategy. After the AP chemistry test, we started organic chemistry.

Geography 278

Geography High School Social Studies Research 278

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. The first step in planning academic vocabulary instruction is to create a list of academic vocabulary to be taught in social studies and science. Have one student chose a card.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Geography Teaching Tradition 52

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.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Teaching Geography Tradition 52

Living Geography

MAY 26, 2024

I’ve been involved in a project - writing Geography and Social Studies resources for students. All free to download from an open access Google Drive. These are high quality resources from New Zealand. Suitable for year 7 - 11 students. Topic: Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment. Check these out here.

Geography 52

Geography Social Studies 52

Ashleigh's Education Journey

APRIL 25, 2013

Most of my students have a very limited background knowledge with geography. It is easy to get kids REALLY excited about geography. Then, introduce the idea of piracy and have students share how they would feel if someone downloaded their book without paying for it. I’ve learned two things doing this: 1.

Research 52

Research Geography Tradition Social Studies 52