Teaching American History

APRIL 22, 2025

With ambitions to run for elective office, Lohrding entered Wichita State University as an undergraduate political science major. He switched to 6 th through 12 th grade social studies education after concluding that politics had grown too ugly. Another lesson plan evoked a positive parent response.

Junior High 52

Junior High Library K-12 Social Studies 52

MPSA

MARCH 30, 2022

Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University Between 10 and 15 years ago, Political Science experienced a renewed interest in civic education. I had already begun teaching the book in an introductory political science course and I was anxious to talk with him about it. by Michael A.

Civics 52

Civics Civic Engagement Teaching Political Science 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

I have guidelines for cellphone and smartphone use, but it’s a constant struggle to keep kids engaged in lessons and off their phones. Even when I know I’ve created a well-structured and well-paced lesson plan, it seems as if no topic, debate or activity will ever trump the allure of the phone.

High School 75

High School Political Science Economics Project-Based Learning 75

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 15, 2017

Hundreds of oil-and-gas-centric lesson plans are now available at the click of a mouse. The programs occupy a gray area between corporate sponsorship and promotion at a time when climate science has increasingly come under siege at the highest levels of government. The idea caught on.

K-12 77

K-12 Education Elementary School Charter School 77

The Hechinger Report

MAY 28, 2021

Skyler Wheeler, a conservative, has a different view on the Pulitzer Prize-winning project, which has been expanded to include reading guides and lesson plans. Already, though, the roadmap is proving to be a political Rorschach test, with liberals and conservatives seeing opposite threats in its contours. Credit: Chris Tims.

Social Studies 126

Social Studies Civics History American History 126