The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2018

A study of project-based learning found that social studies scores were higher for second-grade students who learned this way, compared to students who were taught traditionally. The project-based kids also had slightly higher reading scores but their writing scores were no different.

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Project-Based Learning Civics Historic Sites Social Studies 111

Teaching American History

JANUARY 5, 2024

George Hawkins , a 2019 graduate of TAH’s Master of Arts with a Specialization in Teaching American History and Government (MASTAHG) program , was named South Dakota Teacher of the Year in October. Hawkins sees teaching as team effort to that helps young people work and learn cooperatively.

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Teaching Project-Based Learning American History Historic Sites 52

Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning. This approach allows students to learn by actively participating in the process of discovering new knowledge and solving real-world problems.

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Social Studies Historic Sites Teaching Primary Sources 52