Active History Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2022

US History STAAR. That’s why for US History STAAR review, we spend all year spiraling content. This US History STAAR Review game involves zero prep and is perfect for both early and modern US History. Bell Ringers to Review for US History STAAR When it comes to reviewing, bell ringers are the real MVP.

History 195

History Middle School Teaching High School 195

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

President’s Day Activities President’s Day is coming up soon, but how should you celebrate it with your middle school students? history teacher, you can continue to use these baseball cards throughout the year to correspond with the presidents in office during each unit! If you are a U.S. Constitution here.

Middle School 130

Middle School Lesson Plan Government Social Studies 130

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This policy change creates a real test for more affluent white parents who say they live in New York City because of the diversity and then send their children to segregated schools. The New York Times podcast “Nice White Parents” illustrated this process at several points in the long history of just one school.

Middle School 139

Middle School Sociology Public School Cultures 139

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

Then, from the side of the school, the “big kids” came running, spilling from their modular middle school in headphones and hoodies to line up behind the younger children. The pendulum swings on K-8 versus middle schools. Ashley Park PreK-8 principal Joline Adams shows off the new middle school gym.

Middle School 130

Middle School Junior High Elementary School High School 130

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

During my first visit to the high school in August, I spent the entire day visiting classrooms and then providing feedback to the admin team. One, in particular, Charles Carpenter, who taught economics and history, took the feedback pretty hard as we saw a reasonably typical lesson being implemented.

Pedagogy 428

Pedagogy Economics Leadership Elementary School 428

Zinn Education Project

OCTOBER 20, 2024

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. 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.

History 98

History Teaching Civics Middle School 98

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. Fordham Institute evaluated the state-of-state standards for civics and history across all fifty states. History in elementary and middle school; also require at least one year of U.S.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

So when Piedmont is looking for great digital science and social studies programs for its middle school, it’s hard for them to know where to look and what’s out there. WHAT: Piedmont Middle School is seeking to pilot digital learning programs that support competency-based learning in science and social studies.

Social Studies 86

Social Studies Middle School Civics Geography 86

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some educators are calling for schools to adopt a curriculum that emphasizes content along with phonics. More schools around the country, from Baltimore to Michigan to Colorado , are adopting these content-filled lessons to teach geography, astronomy and even art history. Glimmers of hope Cabell did see glimmers of hope.

Teaching 132

Teaching Charter School Social Studies Geography 132

Active History Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The early American history version can be found here. US History Important Document Review 5. Join The Active History Teacher Community! High School Middle School STARR/EOC review JOIN Thank you for subscribing! The post Top 8 Ways to Remediate in Social Studies appeared first on Active History Teacher.

Social Studies 195

Social Studies History American History Middle School 195

ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Brown loves — and has long loved — learning about history, civics, geography and government, in part because he had teachers who brought infectious energy and enthusiasm to those lessons. I did go into an elementary school and I learned that I did not want to be an elementary school teacher. I was always interested in history.

History 128

History Museum Social Studies Geography 128

Active History Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

For early American History: Jamestown , The 1st Great Awakening , Louisiana Purchase , War of 1812 , Manifest Destiny/US Mexican War , Civil War Battles , For the second half of US History: Spanish American War , Origins of the Cold War. Join The Active History Teacher Community! Kids love them!

American History 195

American History History Middle School High School 195

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2019

Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images. Given that teachers are charged with imparting the contributions of women to their students throughout Women’s History Month, a special place should be reserved during March for the women teachers who go unrecognized. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

History 105

History Charter School Archiving Advocacy 105

Active History Teacher

DECEMBER 22, 2022

I often use class competition games in my US History classroom – you could say it is part of my classroom culture. Here are a few classroom competition games I use with students – all of which are great for US History EOC Review and STAAR Review! I have done-for-you timeline races for early US History and Modern US History.

Primary Sources 195

Primary Sources American History History Cultures 195

Active History Teacher

JULY 9, 2021

In my US History classroom, I am constantly evaluating what works best in terms of the age-old question, “Did they get it?” I love watching students make connections as they sort primary sources , vocabulary and key people in US History. Check out the version for early American History and Modern American History.

Social Studies 195

Social Studies Primary Sources American History History 195

Active History Teacher

OCTOBER 8, 2020

As a secondary US History teacher, I teach students both live and remote at the same time. I’ve learned so much from Julia from History from the Middle. Join The Active History Teacher Community! Join The Active History Teacher Community! High School Middle School STARR/EOC review JOIN Thank you for subscribing!

History 195

History Middle School Teaching High School 195

Active History Teacher

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Join The Active History Teacher Community! High School Middle School STARR/EOC review JOIN Thank you for subscribing! The post Top Ten Must Have Items for the Secondary Classroom appeared first on Active History Teacher. What are your must have supplies for the classroom?

Middle School 195

Middle School History High School Teaching 195

Future of History

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Teaching about Judaism, Christianity and Islam needs to be a staple in middle school world history and culture classes. On the anniversary of October 7, Lauren Brown points out misconceptions and offers resource ideas to help counter students' frequent confusion.

Teaching 119

Teaching Middle School World History History 119

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

I first acknowledged it subconsciously in my middle school years. Social studies and history classes weren't just academic discourse, they were social and emotional experiences. Like many people who learned new skills during the pandemic, I immersed myself in Black history, pedagogy, and education reform.

History 107

History Tutoring Pedagogy American History 107

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Some have given up eating lunch entirely, which worries Phyllis Fagell, a school counselor and author of the book Middle School Matters. Middle school years are tough years. A bunch of uncomfortable adolescents are navigating social distancing rules while figuring out when and if to take down their masks.

Middle School 145

Middle School K-12 Leadership History 145

Active History Teacher

JULY 6, 2020

Join The Active History Teacher Community! High School Middle School STARR/EOC review JOIN Thank you for subscribing! The post Survival Guide for Your 1st Month Teaching Secondary appeared first on Active History Teacher. Now go be a blessing to YOUR kids.

Teaching 195

Teaching Middle School History High School 195

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

NEW YORK — There’s a new look to history classes in New York City schools: a curriculum in Asian American and Pacific Islander history. New York City’s Department of Education is the latest public school system to require that U.S. history instruction include an Asian American and Pacific Islander K-12 curriculum.

History 112

History Heritage K-12 American History 112

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 17, 2021

Online “trips” let kids peek in on polar bears in the Antarctic, walk through exhibits in natural history museums, or visit art collections in Paris — and helped teachers give students a break from the monotony of remote learning. The program, called Research Quest , was designed for middle school students.

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Museum Archaeology Middle School History 136

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Under a first-in-the-nation law that took full effect this year, students from across the state must take part in at least two “student-led, nonpartisan civics projects” — one in eighth grade, and another in high school. Peyton Amaral, an eighth grader at Morton Middle School in Fall River, Mass., Credit: Christopher Blanchette.

Civic Engagement 142

Civic Engagement Civics Teaching Middle School 142

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Being a part of this incredible program has had such a tremendous impact on our school community and on myself as an educator. WIMA is the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium’s (WEOC) middle school program in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Science teachers were engaging students in virtual lab experiences.

Middle School 156

Middle School Artifacts High School History 156

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 28, 2025

The starkest example of growing inequality is in eighth grade math, wherethe achievement gap grew to the largest in the history of the test. It’s something that we hadn’t paid a lot of attention to traditionally. Source: NAEP 2024 The chart above shows that the math scores of all eighth graders fell between 2019 and 2022.

Government 145

Government Economics Elementary School Research 145

Teaching American History

JANUARY 28, 2025

The facilities at Reid were no longer needed, they said, since Belmont had increased its classroom capacity in 1964 by opening a new high school and converting the old high school into a new middle school. Ellen Tucker, long time blog contributor for Teaching American History [1] But not as proactive as some.

Education 59

Education American History Junior High History 59

TCI

JANUARY 6, 2025

The reports highlight TCIs focus on state-specific customization and its ability to meet diverse district needs, including the integration of local history, standards, and educational goals. We are honored by the positive reviews from the Instructional Materials Review Board, said Natasha Martin, Chief Revenue Officer of TCI.

K-12 52

K-12 Social Studies Local History Critical Thinking 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2024

When I first started teaching middle school, I did everything my university prep program told me to do in what’s known as the “workshop model.” history (why was the Berlin wall built?) I let kids choose their books. I determined their independent reading levels and organized my classroom library according to reading difficulty.

Teaching 144

Teaching Geography History Library 144

The Hechinger Report

MAY 24, 2021

Because students missed so much instruction during the pandemic, teachers should get extra time to fill all those instructional holes, from teaching mathematical percents and zoological classifications to discussing literary metaphors and American history. That’s worked well in Chicago high schools but not in Miami middle schools.

Tutoring 141

Tutoring Charter School Middle School Advocacy 141

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 23, 2022

recalled the uncertainty, loneliness and chaos of coronavirus upheaval as she discussed potential career interests with school counselors and classmates at Northview Middle School on a rainy December morning. It really impacted how they view school and careers,’’ said Northview principal Steven Pelych, who analyzed the results.

Middle School 113

Middle School High School History Research 113

History Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Multiple years in middle school classrooms. I’ve been doing this for a while. Multiple years teaching in higher ed. And then a transition to my current role as a curriculum consultant. I get the opportunity to work with and learn from some amazing people from all over the country.

Social Studies 160

Social Studies Middle School Teaching 160

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2023

Some of it arises from recent test scores showing dismal middle school performance: Students who started middle school early in the pandemic lost more ground in math than any other group and are still struggling.

Education 142

Education Middle School High School Economics 142

Psych Learning Curve

JANUARY 31, 2020

Participate in a new survey on PhD mental health (Chronicle of Higher Education) Recently the Council of Graduate Schools announced a multiyear study to learn more about mental health and wellness in doctoral training, and to find workable solutions. Why won’t society let black girls be children?

Middle School 52

Middle School Psychology Critical Thinking Cultures 52

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

A study of 2,500 middle school students finds that the acquisition of scientific reasoning skills produces stronger learning gains. A large study on teaching science to middle school students was published afterwards and it adds more nuance to this debate between critical thinking skills and content knowledge.

Critical Thinking 143

Critical Thinking Teaching Psychology Middle School 143

ED Surge

JUNE 1, 2022

Autumn Rivera, 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in April. The educators were state winners of the Teacher of the Year program , hosted annually by the Council of Chief State School Officers. Rivera grew up to become a middle school science teacher, too.

Museum 140

Museum Education Historic Sites History 140

ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As of 2022, 38 states required a semester of civics education in high school; that same year, the federal government increased spending on “American History and Civics” fourfold. These are all great steps in the right direction, but I believe there is still a lack of respect for the importance of history and civics education.

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Civics Education Civic Engagement K-12 130