Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2025

The Congress Unit contains over 8 days of lesson plans on the most important topics on the Legislative Branch. All lesson plans are already created and ready-to-go. It also contains a lesson plan pacing calendar to help teachers with planning.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Teaching with Primary Sources in Social Studies Feb. 25, 2025 Studies Weekly Its often difficult to connect students to the real-world, real-time applications of events from history and the real people who lived them. For example, most people over 30 can remember where they were on Sept.

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Studies Weekly

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Making Social Studies Fun to Teach | Teacher Testimonial Nov 07, 2024 Video Transcript Speaker : Manda Rensel, 1st Grade Teacher, PA Tell us why you love Studies Weekly! For the past many years, we havent had a great Social Studies curriculum. Studies Weekly has changed my outlook on history, she says.

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 31, 2025

Vietnam War Lesson This is the perfect resource to teach about the Vietnam War and the complex challenges the United States faced. This two-day lesson plan includes all the necessary tools to ensure students understand the intricacies of the Vietnam War. Vietnam War Lesson $ 6.00

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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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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

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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4QM Teaching

MARCH 17, 2025

Thats because rewriting all your lesson plans is a lot of work, and the Four Question Method takes practice to learn; its a discipline that you dont master after a day at a conference. Its a full school year: ten units, 10 -15 lessons per unit. But most readers dont do that. Today were almost done with a 4QM U.S.

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Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Add to cart Progressive Reform Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Progressive President Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart The post Teaching the Progressive Era appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Progressive Era Project $ 6.00

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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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ED Surge

APRIL 15, 2024

They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials carefully crafted to meet the needs of diverse learners and facilitate meaningful learning experiences. This variety makes it challenging to create materials that are universally recognized as high quality across all aspects of social studies.

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History Tech

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t want kids to hate social studies. The answer is. no, no you can’t. So enjoy this re-mix of a post from a couple of years ago. ———————– Okay. Let’s be clear about that from the get go. I also think […]

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 28, 2025

Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

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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 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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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Vocabulary Lesson Plan Sept. 28, 2020 • Studies Weekly Grades: K-8 Why: (Purpose) Vocabulary instruction aligns with deep learning by helping students make connections between words and construct meaningful knowledge. Vocabulary instruction aligns with higher student achievement by increasing reading skills and comprehension.

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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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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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Studies Weekly

APRIL 7, 2025

DOWNLOAD EBOOK To learn more about how Studies Weekly Social Studies can help you share the experiences of all voices, visit studiesweekly.com/social-studies Find More Posts Find More Posts Select Category Corporate English Language Arts Health Lesson Plans Press Professional Development Science Social Studies Studies Weekly Online Summer School Teacher (..)

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TCI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Teachers have much to juggle between planning lessons, grading, and leading a class. TCI’s social studies programs provide comprehensive planning and support tools so you can focus on what you do best: teaching. Here are a few tools to help you stay on top of lesson planning. Request a sample.

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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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ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

And I mean, I'm lesson planning, I'm unit planning. A really good day is when I'm able to complete my lesson plan from beginning to end, when children are catching what I'm bringing in five seconds. Im not a fourth grade teacher, but I teach various levels of maturity and age levels, including colleagues.

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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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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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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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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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Passion for Social Studies

MAY 31, 2024

Since teachers have so much to do, the resource includes video links, lesson plans, and answer keys. Principles of the Constitution Lesson There are many unfamiliar words when learning about the Constitution. Checks and Balances Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Principles of the Constitution lesson $ 5.00

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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.

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 30, 2024

Teacher Tips: A Better Way to Think About Social Studies Jan. 30, 2024 • by Debbie Bagley Some of the best teaching advice I received from my mother, a teacher of 30+ years, was a different way to look at Social Studies. Every subject, discipline, and activity teaches Social Studies.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Studies Weekly

APRIL 14, 2025

Reading improvement is built into texts about various subjects, such as history, science, and social studies. Scaffolding Up with Studies Weekly This is the reason Studies Weekly offers so many scaffolding opportunities in its Student Editions and Teacher Editions. , Shanahan on Literacy. Shanahan on Literacy.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Since teachers have much to handle, there are lesson plans and answer keys included. Thankfully, the 9/11 Lesson is ready to engage students and encourage them to analyze the historical event critically. September 11th and 9/11 Lesson $ 6.00 Teaching September 11th is a unit that students must learn.

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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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