A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

First and foremost, we must always keep sound pedagogy in mind, something that I discuss at length in Digital Leadership. I often recommend the use of this tool in History as a way to explore primary source documents. My goal is to try to make it a little easier with some simple to use tips on how to leverage free tools.

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Primary Sources Artifacts Pedagogy Leadership 489

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

“We have kids that on our benchmark knowledge assessments are scoring what is the equivalent of second grade, first grade, fourth grade,” said Fisher, who is also a professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University. Credit: Image provided by Patty Topliffe Poor reading skills are a nationwide issue.

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High School Teaching Primary Sources K-12 145

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

With the internet, students can access primary source documents, research just about anything, and support their own understanding with explanations accompanied by video, animations, or other helpful visualizations. Access Resources. Use Professional Tools.

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Primary Sources Library K-12 Geography 134

Social Studies Success

JANUARY 6, 2022

The key to approaching Washington is to focus on the challenges he faced and how the United States benefited from his leadership. Explore his ideas with primary source clues where students can match images to excerpts from Washington’s Farewell Address – practice skills and learn content at the same time!

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Primary Sources Social Studies History Leadership 52

Teaching American History

MAY 14, 2024

Thus, many of the primary sources after the ratification of the Constitution concern various rules governing debate, which bills can be sent to the floor, what powers the committees will have, and so forth. But the manner in which the rules are set up determines who wields the power in Congress.

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Primary Sources Government Library American History 52

Studies Weekly

APRIL 29, 2024

In 2016, Ko was honored by the National Women’s History Museum for success and leadership in business. Start a 60 day FREE trial for Studies Weekly Online to gain access to K-6 social studies curriculum, primary source videos, and more. Jerry Yang is a Taiwanese American computer programmer who founded Yahoo!

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Heritage Teaching K-12 Museum 59

Moler's Musing

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Quick Notes: Laying the Foundation I started class with quick notes to introduce: Background on John Adams his role in the revolution, his Federalist views, and his leadership style. This helped them see Adams as more than just another name in the textbook they began analyzing his motivations and leadership style. French relations.

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Primary Sources Leadership Critical Thinking History 126