Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Like many teachers, I would tap into the the Library of Congress, which would give me tips for teaching with primary sources , including quarterly journal articles on topics such as integrating historical and geographic thinking.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Psych Learning Curve

JANUARY 24, 2020

“What is clear is that people are not capable of thinking two different thoughts at the same time” People have short memories (Medium) A 2007 research study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, found that people have the best memory for words and information they deemed necessary for survival.

Psychology 52

Psychology Primary Sources Research Humanities 52

ED Surge

JULY 7, 2022

So when one student says she plans to study the Bermuda Triangle, the professor recommends that she ask a librarian—maybe the one who talked to the class earlier in the semester—to help her curate a reading list of secondary sources. As for primary sources, the professor suggests looking for a map, or a ship’s record, or a diary entry.

Library 113

Library Psychology Primary Sources Humanities 113

Studies Weekly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Creating Connections Because Studies Weekly’s print publications are consumable, students can create artifacts to demonstrate their learning by cutting the primary sources and other information out of their publications. Current Directions in Psychological Science , 27 (5). Frontiers in Psychology , 10. Wammes, J.

Artifacts 52

Artifacts K-12 Primary Sources Psychology 52

Studies Weekly

MARCH 3, 2025

Research in neuroscience and psychology explains these lasting benefits. And you may be the only positive thing they can rely on. You know that students will always learn best when they feel cared for and valued by their teachers.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Lesson Plan Social Studies Professional Development 52

Zinn Education Project

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The tsunami of laws and Executive Orders attacking public school curricula mobilize a range of doublespeak, from divisive concepts to race scapegoating to psychological stress; many include the admonition that teachers may not teach students that the United States is fundamentally or irredeemably racist or sexist.

Social Justice 98

Social Justice Primary Sources History Civics 98