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TAH Multiday Prompts Discussion of Partisanship, Then and Now

Teaching American History

To sixth graders, he teaches ancient world history; to seventh graders, geography and Kansas history; to eighth graders, US history from early settlement through World War I. Lohrding hopes to foster engaged citizens who will register to vote, research the candidates, and find candidates they can support.

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How Monolingual Teachers Can Support English Language Acquisition for Multilingual Learners

ED Surge

Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers. She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. It’s so important that Esther spoke up about this.

Geography 130
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Amy Livingston’s Unexpected Vocation: Teaching America’s Story

Teaching American History

When a position teaching geography to ninth graders at a private high school opened, she took it. She found interesting geography lessons online. The next school year, she was asked to teach not only the regular-level geography course but also AP Human Geography and World History. This was December.

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Psychology as a school subject - what are the benefits?

Jonathan Firth

Why would we teach learners about the external worldhistory, geography, chemistry, and so forth – but never teach them about what is happening in their own minds, or those of others? 7) Psychology helps to build independent research skills. 1) The study of Psychology is a basic part of understanding reality.

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Lose the Breadth, Keep the Depth: How to Make Learning Meaningful with Inquiry-Based Lessons

Leah Cleary

It doesn’t allow room for creativity, research, or curiosity. A really good question can spark curiosity and drive research. The following standard is for world history in the Georgia Standards of Excellence : SSWH16 Analyze the rise of nationalism and worldwide imperialism. Covering is not exploring.

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Civil Conversation Protects Our Civil Rights

Teaching American History

Kymberli Wregglesworth, a 2016 MAHG graduate, teaches Civics, World history and social studies electives at Onaway High School in Michigan. Amanda Peters, a 2023 MAHG graduate, teaches AP Government and AP Human Geography at Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas. Peters agreed. United States Capitol.) Then explain that one to us.”

Civics 52