TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, studies show that exposure to content-rich subjects like history, geography, and science strengthens reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skillsessential components of long-term literacy success. Regular Content Blocks: Schedule dedicated time for social studies and science each day or week.

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Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, I will have students read an online article and complete an interactive notebook graphic organizer based on what they read. I have these available for my entire curricula in World and US History. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 3, 2023

Many educators probably weren’t surprised by today’s announcement of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test results for civics and history. Yet for the first time since the NAEP began testing students on civics some 35 years ago, the country has a clear path forward to improving civics and history education.

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Civics Primary Sources Civic Engagement K-12 129

Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

Inspired by Ian Mortimer’s English history Time Traveller’s Guide series and David Mountain’s podcast The Backpacker’s Guide to Prehistory , I also drew on Nanjala Nyabola’s critiques of travel guides’ Othering and colonial outlooks, which shaped class discussions on ethics, identity, and tone in writing.

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