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Social Studies Thick Slides

HistoryRewriter

The last time I wrote about Thick Slides, I used them for a Primary Source Scavenger Hunt. They have used this protocol with middle to high school grades covering history and government topics. They are a fun and engaging formative or summative assessment that gives students some structure for writing.

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Introducing our Fall 2024 Webinar Series, American Political Rhetoric

Teaching American History

Background readings, a pre-webinar discussion board, and links to webinar recordings and relevant primary sources will be made available to registrants. Teaching American History’s exhibit, The Election of 1912 , recounts the history of this three-way election with data, maps, images, historical essays and primary sources.

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Easy Ideas for 5 Minute Social Studies Activities

Thrive in Grade Five

Whiteboard Example Student Example Idea #2: Make Primary Source Connections! After using a primary source text or image with your students, ask them to make a couple of connections. Allow students to pair up and discuss the primary source used in class.

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Most Students Think History Is Boring. Here's How We Change That.

ED Surge

government. I often weave these historical narratives into content through primary sources. I love using primary sources and personal narratives to make history more relevant for my students, but that takes second place to tangible pieces of history like my family artifacts, such as my great-grandfather's World War I uniform.

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Free Social Studies Activities for Every Occassion

TCI

Review the list to find seasonal social studies lessons, primary source activities, and biographies for K-12 classrooms. Cover voting, good citizenship, and the foundations of government with these free TCI lessons. Explore our free lessons, primary source activities, and biographies of empowering women from around the world.

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MAHG Qualifying Exam Tips

Teaching American History

And that means the pinnacle of TAH’s professional development for teachers has arrived as well: our Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program at Ashland University in Ashland, OH. The four questions cover a variety of topics, eras, or themes in American history and government. Summer has arrived!

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Addressing Racial Discrimination in Voting During the Kennedy Administration

Civics for All of US

Addressing Racial Discrimination in Voting During the Kennedy Administration Katie Munn Mon, 09/11/2023 - 12:38 Body Investigate primary source material from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to learn how citizens and government officials used the tools of democracy to challenge racial discrimination in voting.