Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

It also offers a YouTube channel on which historians discuss their work , making history come alive for contemporary youth. The UC Davis California History Social Science Project frames current events within their historical context , connecting students’ present to the past. We’d subscribe to feeds and listen to podcasts from the U.S.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Moler's Musing

MARCH 21, 2025

This week was all about using EduProtocols to deepen understanding and get students thinking critically about history. Sketch & Tell-O and Annotate & Tell made sure students werent just memorizing but actually processing history. Wednesday Wednesday, I wanted to mix things up and bring in local history.

Local History 52

Local History History Economics Critical Thinking 52

Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 17, 2023

After contemplating options, I decided to put together some lessons on local history. Tuesday On Tuesday, I used the lesson I had developed over the summer about the history of Utopia, Ohio. The other option was to introduce some new EduProtocols with smart starts, but that works better when I’m actually in the classroom.

Local History 52

Local History Economics History Critical Thinking 52

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

For the past three summers, teachers rallied across the country to speak out against anti-history education bills and to make public their pledge to teach the truth. The teacher-led rallies received national media attention, providing a valuable counter narrative to the oversized coverage of the well-funded anti-CRT movement. In Florida, Gov.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Archiving Museum 52

Moler's Musing

MARCH 14, 2025

We even tied in local history by exploring Clermont Countys own Gold Rush in 1868. Each of these protocols ensured that students werent just memorizing factsthey were actively engaging, thinking, and making connections across history. How did tensions between Texas and Mexico mirror other revolutions in history?

Primary Sources 98

Primary Sources Local History History Government 98

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 2, 2025

For the past three summers, teachers rallied across the country to speak out against anti-history education bills. Donate so that we can continue to organize events like these and defend the right of teachers across the United States to teach peoples history. Or plan a history walking tour, book exchange, rally, etc.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Museum Archiving 52

Moler's Musing

MARCH 21, 2025

This week was all about using EduProtocols to deepen understanding and get students thinking critically about history. Sketch & Tell-O and Annotate & Tell made sure students werent just memorizing but actually processing history. Wednesday Wednesday, I wanted to mix things up and bring in local history.

Local History 97

Local History History Economics Critical Thinking 97