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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

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. And so on… .

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Crafting a Standards-Aligned, Skill-Focused Unit with AI Collaboration

Moler's Musing

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how I collaborated with AI (ChatGPT) to develop a comprehensive 5-6 day unit on Native American history, tailored specifically for my 8th-grade students. Day 4: How did the geography of North America contribute to conflicts between Native American tribes and European settlers?

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Building Relationships: Connecting and Reconnecting with Cultural Centers

C3 Teachers

These advantages suggest why connections with cultural centers should matter to educators, students and the local community. As a former high-school social studies teacher and professional development specialist, I have found that connecting with cultural centers (e.g., Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center.