Rockin Resources - Social Studies

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Having lesson plans prepped and ready will make the transition easier for you. Check out Language Arts Lesson Plans for January! You will find generalized plans for any grade as well as specific plans I used in. The post Language Arts Lesson Plans for January!

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Lesson Plan Social Studies Teaching Education 52

History Tech

AUGUST 14, 2023

I was on a quick Zoom call the other night when of the high school teachers casually mentioned that his first day back with students had gone pretty well. Seriously!? Cue the jaw drop. I’m always a little bit shocked when I hear about districts that crank up during the first few days of August […]

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Social Studies High School Primary Sources Lesson Plan 100

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2020

A September 2020 study from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute found that elementary school students who studied more social studies, including geography, history and civics, scored higher on fifth grade reading tests. Credit: Jason Bachman/Flickr. of a standard deviation higher, on average.

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Social Studies Civics Geography Elementary School 144

Passion for Social Studies

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thankfully, this lesson helps students analyze the U.S. Specifically, the 55-minute lesson plan has notes, handouts, activities, and videos that students will love! They will be engaged every minute of the lesson as they develop their thoughts on the U.S. Political Socialization Lesson $ 6.00

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Lesson Plan Government Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

A Lesson Plan for Teachers

APRIL 17, 2024

Over time, I plan to add […] The post Everything You Need to Teach World History Easily appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers. In this post, you will find links to everything I can think you may need for teaching World History.

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World History History Teaching Lesson Plan 242

A Lesson Plan for Teachers

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Each will address the best websites, strategies, and resources for teaching the Social Studies content areas. History appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers. That’s what I hope to help with in this series of posts.

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History Teaching Lesson Plan Social Studies 130

Doing Social Studies

JANUARY 27, 2022

As a member and current president of the Kansas Council for Social Studies, the working relationship between the professional Social Studies organizations in Kansas is one that I deeply cherish and am proud to be a part of. One way we do that is to co-host a yearly social studies conference.

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Social Studies Primary Sources Geography Economics 67

Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

MLK vs Malcolm X Lesson There is so much fascinating information to learn when studying MLK vs. Malcolm X. So, this lesson plan provides teachers with the necessary tools to educate students about the intricacies of the Civil Rights Era. On top of this, there are needed video links, a lesson plan, and answer keys.

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Lesson Plan History Social Studies Teaching 246

Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 31, 2024

Luckily, this lesson has everything needed to help students critically analyze the nomination process. Specifically, the lesson fits perfectly within a 55-minute lesson plan. Since teachers are busy, there are answer keys and lesson plans to make preparation a breeze. Nominating Judges Lesson $ 6.00

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Teaching Lesson Plan Government US Government 130

Students of History

JANUARY 10, 2023

However, current events are a great way to connect your curriculum to the real world and work on social studies skills. Incorporating current events into your social studies lessons can also be a great way to engage students and help them see the relevance of the subject to their own lives.

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Social Studies Civics Critical Thinking World History 52

Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

So, including engaging, enriching lesson plans on presidents is essential to maintain this excitement! Thankfully, these resources, such as the Executive Branch Unit, make planning a breeze! Presidential Succession Lesson This is the perfect way to teach your students all about presidential succession!

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Lesson Plan Government Social Studies History 130

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 14, 2024

Causes of World War II When completing World War II lessons, students need to understand what caused it. There is even an Atlantic Charter reading, video links, a complete lesson plan, and answer keys. To ensure students understand how the past impacts the present, they need to have interactive lessons.

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Lesson Plan History Critical Thinking Social Studies 130

Passion for Social Studies

MAY 13, 2024

This provides amazing insight to show students how political socialization forms. All-in-One It is vital students learn about Political Socialization. So, this resource includes a complete 55-minute lesson plan. So, teachers can edit the Political Socialization lesson to fit their classroom’s needs.

Sociology 130

Sociology Lesson Plan Government Social Studies 130

Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 9, 2023

New Deal Lesson There is so much to include when deepening a student’s understanding of the New Deal during Great Depression lessons. Thankfully, this inclusive lesson plan includes many activities to support student learning. While this lesson is easy to implement, it will lead to profound results.

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Lesson Plan History Social Studies 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St.

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A Lesson Plan for Teachers

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I plan to add in links […] The post Finding the Help You Need For Teaching Geography appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers. In them you will find links to everything I can think you may need.

Geography 130

Geography Teaching Lesson Plan Social Studies 130

Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2024

Nixon Lesson Students will love learning about Nixon’s presidency with this lesson! Specifically, it includes a lesson plan, a Google Slide presentation, and a notes handout. Great Society LBJ Lesson Once students are ready to learn about Johnson, this resource will be key! Nixon Lesson $ 6.00

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Teaching Lesson Plan History Social Studies 130

Students of History

AUGUST 12, 2021

Plus there’s lesson plans for every day, flipped classroom videos, Google Slides, primary sources, worksheets, and more for every unit. Joining up gives you everything you need in one place so you never have to stress about planning again! When you sign up, you get immediate access to all these digital notebook sets.

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Social Studies Primary Sources World History Civics 52

A Lesson Plan for Teachers

AUGUST 2, 2023

Let’s explore some best practices for facilitating small group lessons in […] The post Small Group Lessons: 8 Best Practices for the Classroom Teacher appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers.

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Lesson Plan Social Studies Teaching 130

A Lesson Plan for Teachers

JULY 5, 2023

The following are my favorite collaborative classroom activities that will let your students build a […] The post How To Boost Student Success: 5 Engaging Collaborative Classroom Activities appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers.

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Lesson Plan Social Studies Teaching 130

Passion for Social Studies

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Students will use their critical thinking skills through 17 days of 55-minute lesson plans. There are folders for organization, lesson plans, video links, email support, and FREE updates! End of World War I Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Causes of World War I Lesson $ 6.00

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Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Social Studies 130

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

Natalie Wexler’s 2019 best-selling book, The Knowledge Gap , championed knowledge-building curricula and more schools around the country, from Baltimore to Michigan to Colorado , are adopting these content-filled lesson plans to teach geography, astronomy and even art history. Regular reading class was untouched in the experiment.

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Learning Science Charter School Social Studies Lesson Plan 142

A Lesson Plan for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Even better, how about learning 10 great ways […] The post 10 Great Ways to Use Scavenger Hunts in the Classroom appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers. So why not use games in the classroom to help students learn?

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Lesson Plan Social Studies History Teaching 130

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 30, 2024

Therefore, lesson plans and required resources are ready to go. Furthermore, the organization of each resource is impeccable for easy planning. Add to cart The post Sociology Review appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. This is needed as learning strategies evolve each year.

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Sociology Lesson Plan Social Studies High School 130

Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sometimes teachers have to stay after school to complete lesson planning, grading, copying, or other tasks that they might not have been able to finish during the day. Add to cart The post 5 Ways To Create Positive Parent-Teacher Relationships appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. every weekday.

Sociology 130

Sociology Civics Government Social Studies 130

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2017

NOTE: While this lesson plan was written to address funding cuts in Louisiana’s college scholarship program, it may be adapted to efforts to ensure access to postsecondary institutions outside the Bayou State. Please share your lesson plans and/or letters. Subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies.

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Lesson Plan Advocacy Social Studies Education 45

A Lesson Plan for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If you are willing to be creative in your lesson presentation, you can do this with ease! Choosing a Resource […] The post Many Strategies for Student Learning In One Interactive Resource appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers.

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Lesson Plan Teaching Social Studies History 130

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

President’s Day Lesson Plan Our preferred President’s Day lesson plan is having students make a selection of historical baseball cards about past Presidents of their choice. The post President’s Day Activities for Middle School appeared first on Mr and Mrs Social Studies. Constitution here.

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Middle School Lesson Plan Government Social Studies 130

A Lesson Plan for Teachers

JUNE 21, 2023

By starting the school year with a focus on student collaboration, we can create a classroom community that will […] The post 5 Tips for Fostering Great Student Collaboration in the New Year appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers.

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Lesson Plan Social Studies 130

Studies Weekly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Engaging Students with Studies Weekly | Teacher Testimonial Sep 06, 2024 Video Transcript Speaker: Elizabeth Spasiano, 3rd Grade Teacher, NJ Elizabeth Spasiano: The reasons that I love using Social Studies Weekly as the teacher are really three-fold. The other reason that I love Social Studies Weekly is the materials.

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Primary Sources Social Studies Lesson Plan Professional Development 52

Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

How to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month You may feel like you don’t have time to teach students about Asian Pacific heritage, but there are many fun ways to integrate this annual celebration with ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Well-Being.

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Heritage Museum Social Studies Artifacts 98

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2024

I also see my students’ hands go up when we study world religions, and they can share a story from home. Related: Teaching social studies in a polarized world It’s time we listened to our students and strengthened our curriculums to teach a balanced history that honors all cultures and narratives.

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History World Religions Inclusive Curriculum Heritage 112

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2024

An AI instructional coach designed to help English teachers create lesson plans and project ideas. During the workshop, Karen Zutali, an English teacher who works in the Canton City School District in Ohio, created a chatbot to help English teachers design lesson plans and projects that integrate other subjects into lessons.

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Lesson Plan Tutoring Professional Development Educational Technology 79

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lesson Plan: All Grades: Ask the students if they know what the U.S. Vocabulary and Definitions: constitution: the document that sets up a system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, etc., is governed. Constitution is. If they do, have one of them explain what it is.

Government 52

Government Lesson Plan Social Studies Professional Development 52

Passion for Social Studies

JUNE 30, 2024

The post Teaching the Cold War appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Grab this WWII resource!

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Teaching History Social Studies Economics 130

History Tech

JULY 19, 2024

Both the book and SHEG outlined a social studies instructional concept, that at the time, was pretty revolutionary. Sam Wineburg, SHEG’s founder, one year earlier had published a book titled Thinking Historically and Other Unnatural Acts: Charting the Future of Teaching the Past. Inquiry-based learning. […]

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Social Studies History History Education Primary Sources 140

Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

Elementary teachers can help students hone these skills through science, social studies, and health. Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness.

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