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 271

Geography High School Social Studies Research 271

Cult of Pedagogy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Slideshow Landmarks Don’t Look Behind You Magic Elevator Game 1: Slideshow Slideshow is a great game for students to recall and re-interpret literature, social studies, and science content. Example: 4th Grade Geography Watch this video: 4th grade NY State Geography Using masking tape, map the outline of New York on the floor.

Geography 259

Geography Social Studies Pedagogy Library 259

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Social studies is more than just a subject—it provides the foundation for understanding and engaging with the world around us. According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

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