Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

MLK vs Malcolm X Lesson There is so much fascinating information to learn when studying MLK vs. Malcolm X. So, this lesson plan provides teachers with the necessary tools to educate students about the intricacies of the Civil Rights Era. On top of this, there are needed video links, a lesson plan, and answer keys.

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 10, 2025

See why over six million students across America love using Studies Weekly Social Studies.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Vocabulary Lesson Plan Sept. 28, 2020 • Studies Weekly Grades: K-8 Why: (Purpose) Vocabulary instruction aligns with deep learning by helping students make connections between words and construct meaningful knowledge. Vocabulary instruction aligns with higher student achievement by increasing reading skills and comprehension.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2017

NOTE: While this lesson plan was written to address funding cuts in Louisiana’s college scholarship program, it may be adapted to efforts to ensure access to postsecondary institutions outside the Bayou State. Please share your lesson plans and/or letters. Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies.

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Doing Social Studies

JANUARY 27, 2022

As a member and current president of the Kansas Council for Social Studies, the working relationship between the professional Social Studies organizations in Kansas is one that I deeply cherish and am proud to be a part of. One way we do that is to co-host a yearly social studies conference.

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TCI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Teachers have much to juggle between planning lessons, grading, and leading a class. TCI’s social studies programs provide comprehensive planning and support tools so you can focus on what you do best: teaching. Here are a few tools to help you stay on top of lesson planning. Request a sample.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 21, 2022

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. During the summer camp, Touchet’s lessons on “changing climate and adaptation” were the most popular, according to Hollander.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

A growing chorus of education researchers, pundits and “science of reading” advocates are calling for young children to be taught more about the world around them. Kim, a reading specialist, and other researchers had developed two sets of multi-year lesson plans, one for science and one for social studies.

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Rockin Resources - Social Studies

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Having lesson plans prepped and ready will make the transition easier for you. Check out Language Arts Lesson Plans for January! You will find generalized plans for any grade as well as specific plans I used in. The post Language Arts Lesson Plans for January!

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 30, 2024

Teacher Tips: A Better Way to Think About Social Studies Jan. 30, 2024 • by Debbie Bagley Some of the best teaching advice I received from my mother, a teacher of 30+ years, was a different way to look at Social Studies. Every subject, discipline, and activity teaches Social Studies.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2024

But no matter how the conversation starts, the students — nearly half of whom are Black, Asian, Hispanic or multiracial — often come back to complaints about the lack of diversity in our school’s textbooks and educational materials. I also see my students’ hands go up when we study world religions, and they can share a story from home.

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 14, 2025

To her, …education isnt just about learningits about creating a supportive, empowering community. The dynamic and collaborative nature of education keeps her motivated to bring her best to the classroom every day. Education is not a solo endeavor. To tackle these barriers, Frances emphasizes the power of relationships.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2023

Since 2011, national math test scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, fell by 17 points for eighth graders and 10 points for fourth graders in data analysis, statistics and probability. and instead ask, “What’s next?” Some teachers even report students moving through material faster than anticipated.

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 28, 2025

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 30, 2024

This includes various content, such as social stratification, race and ethnicity, and gender. There are even games over crime, deviance, and education. However, preparing thought-provoking, engaging lessons takes a lot of trial and error. Therefore, lesson plans and required resources are ready to go.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, educators recognize the significance of integrating AI tools in the classroom. It is essential for educators to tap into professional development (PD) opportunities to advance their understanding of how to use AI to improve the classroom experience. I think all educators grew concerned.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2024

An AI instructional coach designed to help English teachers create lesson plans and project ideas. These aren’t tools created by education technology companies. and faculty at the Relay Graduate School of Education. For many of the educators, the workshop was their first exposure to generative AI models and writing code.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 30, 2019

Across the United States and around the world, educators are being called on to help their students prepare for futures in an increasingly computational world. Integrating computational thinking into activities, lessons, and curricula not only supports building new skills, but also enhances learning and engagement in every discipline.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2018

A study of project-based learning found that social studies scores were higher for second-grade students who learned this way, compared to students who were taught traditionally. studied civics in the fall of 2016, they began by exploring a nearby park in Pontiac. Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report.

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sometimes teachers have to stay after school to complete lesson planning, grading, copying, or other tasks that they might not have been able to finish during the day. If parents and teachers do not trust one another, then no necessary steps might be taken for their child’s educational progress. every weekday.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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History Tech

JULY 19, 2024

The Stanford History Education Group has been around since 2002. Both the book and SHEG outlined a social studies instructional concept, that at the time, was pretty revolutionary.

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Social Studies History Education History Primary Sources 140

Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2, 2024 • Studies Weekly Diverse perspectives strengthen education, according to Heather Singmaster’s EdWeek article from November 2018. They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The adoption of data science education hasn’t been without controversy. Subscribe today! Using federal grants, N.C.

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K-12 Social Studies Lesson Plan Middle School 131

ED Surge

JUNE 2, 2023

Both technologies have made their way into classrooms, leaving educational researchers wondering about their differences and implications for learning. The McGraw Hill program is releasing a social studies and language arts component that integrates the two content areas. How does augmented reality engage all students?

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TCI

JANUARY 21, 2025

While games cannot replace classroom instruction, they can enhance learning when intentionally integrated into a lesson plan. Understanding the fundamental elements that make a game both engaging and educational will help you select or design games that enhance your teaching strategies.

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K-12 Lesson Plan Critical Thinking Social Studies 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 4, 2020

Administrators, school leaders and educators in my Alabama school district decided that the best way to approach the skills gap in our community, and others like ours, was to use the virtual classroom. Known as middle-skill jobs, these occupations include electricians, police officers, radiologic technicians, paralegals and cable installers.

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Tradition Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan Social Studies 112

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 6, 2021

And yet, I have never had the opportunity to discuss anti-Asian racism in the classroom, learn about Asian American history or engage with educators who understand my experiences. We need to read texts by Asian American authors in English classes and learn about Asian American history and community leaders in social studies classes.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2021

Four new studies on project-based learning. 2nd grade social studies. Four new studies released in February 2021 are helping to fill this void. The four studies don’t amount to proof that project-based learning is the best way to teach or that every teacher should teach this way. 3rd grade science. Curriculum.

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2023

Teaching is about more than curriculum and lesson planning. In 2017, while teaching fifth grade language arts and social studies, I took my love of radio and started a podcast on teaching and education. It’s about more than tests and grades. It’s about helping kids discover themselves and the world around them.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 6, 2017

Our nine districts have been considering free or low-cost open educational resources alongside traditional options. All of our districts are members the members of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, an 86-district coalition recognized for innovation and leadership in education.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We intentionally build content knowledge in different domains of information, such as science, social studies and art. Teachers will open up to lesson plans that can be a safety net. Teachers will open up to lesson plans that can be a safety net. Excite Reading is ready to go for teachers.

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Education Week - Social Studies

JANUARY 18, 2024

In Connecticut, students and teachers worked together to develop model lesson plans for K-8 Asian American and Pacific Islander curriculum.

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Lesson Plan 105

Digital Promise

MAY 26, 2017

When the bell rings, students rotate to a Reading and Social Studies class where another set of stages await them. Within each pod, teachers collaborate on themes, lessons plans, challenges, activities, and classroom decor to provide an engaging experience for students. Championing Collaboration.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Why Science Education Matters in Your Elementary School Classroom Feb. 26, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Science is a critical part of elementary education. The most recent National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education published in 2018 found that elementary teachers taught science for just 18 minutes a day on average.

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Studies Weekly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Consider doing fun, educational songs, rhymes, chants, hand jives, and other movements. Tip #4: Have Realistic Expectations With classroom management, it’s important to know developmentally how long instruction times can be and what you should expect from your students. Choose “Connect with Teacher Advocate” in the form.

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