Thrive in Grade Five

JUNE 30, 2019

We could spend entire class periods going over current events and relating news stories to students’ lives. However, most upper elementary teachers don’t have a ton of time to discuss current events. Each day, there is a new photo posted covering a current event, phenomenon, or an interesting place/person in our world.

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Social Studies Success

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you are like me, you are always looking for new and exciting ways to engage your students in Social Studies. Hexagonal thinking is a great strategy to help students review relationships between events and connections over time. I try at least one new strategy a year to expand my own teaching craft. You can find them here.

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Social Studies Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Not all content will work in stations, you need a topic that has breadth but does not need to be taught in chronological order (that is why events leading to… don’t work for stations – students can’t see the cause and effect). What do you need your students to learn? Model how to turn the resource into you.

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Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Between the students, administrators, parents, and the community, social studies teachers are feeling pressure from all directions. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning.

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HistoryRewriter

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This intimate, one-day event is designed to help you teach more and grade less. The day features a special focus on math, English Language Arts (ELA), science, and social studies. Meet the Experts This special event will feature teacher-leaders in the EduProtocols community. Register HERE.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 14, 2012

Two of my Social Studies teachers were recently invited to Washington DC on October 4, 2012, to deliver a model lesson that illustrated the effective use of technology. For more information on this event check out the summary provided by ISTE.

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Let's Cultivate Greatness

JULY 5, 2023

In the five classrooms I’ve had in my career, I’ve discovered the must-haves that make my social studies classes run smoothly. While many of these are universal tips for any middle or high school classroom, several are social studies-specific. Things that go way beyond classroom décor.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Specifically, students will learn about the main events of this period. After learning about twelve essential events, students will create a timeline to illustrate the Civil Rights Movement. They will include a two-sentence response describing the event. There is even a rubric and sample project for easy grading.

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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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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. While the events can start as frozen pictures, you can expand the possibility to include short “video” clips.

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Passion for Social Studies

JULY 15, 2024

Specifically, the timeline has 29 events, such as The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. Teachers can even edit and modify the events before printing to hang up. For instance, teachers can slowly hang up events as students learn about them. There are a few different ways to use this product.

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HistoryRewriter

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These frameworks help students classify and organize components of a historical event into mental models for higher levels of understanding. Almost every historical event or unit can be filtered through these lenses. Come and share how you get your students excited about comparing actions and events over different periods of time.

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Passion for Social Studies

APRIL 30, 2024

Specifically, this resource includes 29 timeline events. Teachers can display different events as students learn about them or hang them all up at once. Either way, it will allow students to learn about monumental events that have shaped the United States into the country it is today. Civics is a crucial part of history.

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TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We’ll discuss the findings from state evaluations, the importance of high-quality instructional materials, what defines HQIM in social studies, and how they can transform classrooms into environments that inspire active citizenship. Materials help students engage in learning opportunities like scholars in social studies.

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Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Specifically, students will select one US federal event, such as Columbine, Sandy Hook, and Hurricane Katrina. Add to cart The post Federalism Round Up appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. They are an incredible way to help students apply their learning on a deeper level. Federalism Court Case Lesson $ 6.00

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HistoryRewriter

JANUARY 17, 2024

Adam Moler and I will kick off the second season of The Social Studies Show on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6 PT/9 ET. We are excited to work with our EduProtocols Plus members to better understand the role of Archetypes in understanding historical events. Take a look at these elementary school lessons.

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

A Social Studies Interactive Notebook is a great way to engage students and to help students focus as they organize social studies content and/or take guided notes. One of the great things about this social studies interactive notebook is that you can adapt it to meet the needs of your classroom.

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Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2024

Students across the United States often focus on specific events and people during history courses. However, creating lessons that ensure students have a deep understanding of vital events and people can be challenging. Add to cart The post Teaching Nixon and LBJ appeared first on Passion for Social Studies.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Specifically, students will learn about a timeline of events. Thankfully, the 9/11 Lesson is ready to engage students and encourage them to analyze the historical event critically. Add to cart The post Teaching September 11th appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. This single day transformed America in many ways.

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 14, 2024

Students will be sure to understand monumental events after completing this lesson. WW II and Cold War Unit The world has undergone so many significant events. The post World War II Lessons appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. This includes battles and invasions that significantly impacted civilians.

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Education Week - Social Studies

AUGUST 17, 2023

Here's one way to turn the fire hose of news into meaningful classroom discussions of current events.

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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2023

For example, you might create categories of people, places, events, documents, and more! Are you looking for some new teaching ideas to engage your students in your social studies class? If so, you’ll love our FREE guide: 5 Creative Projects to Ignite Student Engagement in Your Social Studies Class.

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Active History Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The events in these timelines are often times not related, which leads to some great critical thinking! I love this game from Social Studies Success. Can students identify dates, who was president at the time, causes, key events and the effects of each war? What are my go to activities every year?

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ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

He still has that concern, but as he stepped back to think about it, he also saw a way to “leverage” the tool for a goal he had long fought for — to help bring social studies education, and especially the teaching of civics, to broader prominence in the nation’s schools. He has long argued that U.S.

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 30, 2024

This includes proper pacing, course organization, current events, projects, and Socratic discussions. Add to cart The post Sociology Review appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. However, preparing thought-provoking, engaging lessons takes a lot of trial and error. Sociology Review Games $ 7.00

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 18, 2024

Add to cart The post 5 Ways To Create Positive Parent-Teacher Relationships appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Having communication expectations and procedures in place was helpful when I was teaching. Add to cart AP US Government Course $ 200.00 Add to cart Sociology Course $ 200.00

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NCHE

MARCH 25, 2024

After Jessica Ellison invited me to participate in a conversation about how academic historians might be of use to K-12 teachers, I did a little research: I asked teachers at our state social studies council what they most needed for their work. The answers were clear: time and confidence, they said.

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Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 31, 2024

Students will understand the complexities of the cases by studying one in depth. They will examine the background to see the events leading to the Supreme Court hearing the case. Add to cart The post Teaching the Judicial Branch appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Constitution.

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HistoryRewriter

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Numerous studies demonstrate that student self-assessment is a major factor in academic improvement. Increased metacognition and problem-solving with advanced social studies concepts and academic vocabulary leads to deeper learning. You can also catch The Social Studies Show live or on-demand every month on EduProtocols Plus.

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Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

You will learn pacing, course organization, current events, projects, Socratic discussions, an interactive research project, and so much more. Add to cart The post Sociology Lesson Plans appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Students need to think critically while also enjoying the class.

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C3 Teachers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

My response at the time seemed to satisfy him and perhaps the rest of the class: I explained that we have sources that detail the history of the events we were discussing. Like many history teachers, I love the subject I teach—the events, the historical figures, and the stories they leave behind. It’s a change that needs to happen now.

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Active History Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

F avorite Episode: 1800: Tiebreaker Skimm This – Looking for current events podcast? It keeps me in the loop on all things current events. Sanford 1857 Anti-Social Studies – Really well written and funny! Look no further! I listen to this one every day without fail. They would be great way to review!

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Zinn Education Project

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Officials in at least 44 states have sought — and in many cases succeeded — to enact restrictions on what teachers can say about history and current events. Donate Today Right wing politicians and media outlets are attacking the very heart of the Zinn Education Project — teaching people’s history in classrooms across the country.

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Social Studies Success

JANUARY 18, 2023

Manipulatives can be an exciting tool to add to your teacher toolbox for Social Studies, they provide you many opportunities to both teach and practice Social Studies skills and content. Are you reviewing for a “Causes of” or “Events Leading to” test? The post Manipulatives and More!

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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We have also found that some simulations try to bring certain events to life that could be harmful to certain students, especially in the case of difficult historical events. These events or rounds include trumpeters and heralds, long jump, discus, footrace, javelin, wrestling, chariot race, and pankration.

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ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Unfortunately, this portrayal isn't unique and reflects a broader issue with how social studies is perceived. By starting with a dramatic event that serves as a hook to draw students into the broader historical narrative, teachers can then make the details more engaging for students.

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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

JANUARY 16, 2023

Job Skills in History Classes The ideas previously described work great in a careers class, but what if you teach history, social studies, or even language arts instead? President (or leader of your respective country), a famous inventor, a social justice activist, or even a character in a book your students have read about.

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