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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

Please provide some project-based learning ideas for grade students to explore. What are some differentiated options for students to show their learning about in my grade class? What are some creative ways for students to apply their understanding of in ?

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Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

The Hechinger Report

Heather Van Benthuysen, director, Chicago Public Schools Department of Social Science and Civic Engagement. In early October, the district held a virtual event to train high school students from wards with particularly low voter turnout rates to do election outreach.

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TEACHER VOICE: ‘As Covid-19 disproportionately affects Black communities, my students will analyze how difficult times can be a catalyst for societal change’

The Hechinger Report

Just like with any major historical event, we will have to adapt and look to the future. I can use this approach this semester to have my students examine historical events through multiple perspectives. They will also have the opportunity to analyze the differences in how various people and communities experience historical events.