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. Jill Weber

Social Studies 67

Social Studies Primary Sources Geography Economics 67

Education Week - Social Studies

APRIL 30, 2024

Through the use of primary sources, and students' own critical thinking skills, this Texas teacher navigates the current political climate.

Social Studies 57

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking 57

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 […]

Social Studies 100

Social Studies Primary Sources Lesson Plan History 100

NCHE

MARCH 25, 2024

After Jessica Ellison invited me to participate in a conversation about how academic historians might be of use to K-12 teachers, I did a little research: I asked teachers at our state social studies council what they most needed for their work. The answers were clear: time and confidence, they said.

K-12 312

K-12 Primary Sources Archiving American History 312

Thrive in Grade Five

MARCH 9, 2019

If you’ve visited my blog, you know that social studies is my first love. With that being said, I also enjoy teaching writing and I’m constantly looking for ways to combine writing and social studies. We must rely on primary sources to learn about this historical period.

Social Studies 130

Social Studies Government American History Primary Sources 130

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 […]

Social Studies 100

Social Studies High School Primary Sources Lesson Plan 100

Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Between the students, administrators, parents, and the community, social studies teachers are feeling pressure from all directions. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Historic Sites Teaching Primary Sources 52

HistoryRewriter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

First, select a primary source for students to interpret via the Retell in Rhyme EduProtocol. See Chapter 15 in the Social Studies Edition. I borrowed this excerpt from my friend, Dr. Mark Jarrett’s work with primary sources. This typically takes one class period.

Primary Sources 130

Primary Sources Social Studies Tradition History 130

Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2024

As Publications Manager at Teaching American History , I frequently hear the following from our teacher partners: I love teaching with primary sources! My district has dropped our textbook and we are switching to primary sources. There is a dizzying number of websites out there that promote the use of primary sources.

Library 105

Library Primary Sources American History History 105

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

Patty Topliffe, who teaches social studies at Woodstock High School in Vermont, said teaching vocabulary and other literacy skills to her students helps them understand primary source documents. Patty Topliffe (center right) and other English and social studies teachers at Woodstock High School, in Vermont.

High School 145

High School Teaching Primary Sources K-12 145

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. When you sign up, you get immediate access to all these digital notebook sets. Joining up gives you everything you need in one place so you never have to stress about planning again!

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources World History Civics 52

Thrive in Grade Five

MARCH 23, 2019

The librarians have created huge sets of primary source images by topic or time period. Library of Congress Primary Source Sets I encourage students to browse the primary source sets or to search for an image. My favorite place to send students to look for history-based images is the Library of Congress.

History 130

History Primary Sources Social Studies Library 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.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

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.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Social Studies Lesson Plan Professional Development 52

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Unfortunately, this portrayal isn't unique and reflects a broader issue with how social studies is perceived. Achieved through direct instruction, presenting big ideas first engages students for subsequent details in many social studies classrooms. Students now question and eagerly await answers.

History 120

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 120

Studies Weekly

JULY 9, 2024

Emily Toronto, a 5th-grade teacher at Bonneville Elementary in Utah, reported that her lower-level reading students also struggle in social studies and science. Though helping students with reading in small groups helps a little, Toronto says, “it can get more difficult when doing content reading for social studies or science.

Heritage 52

Heritage Primary Sources Social Studies Lesson Plan 52

Studies Weekly

AUGUST 2, 2024

We also teach gifted students and we find that all the extra activities that Studies Weekly gives us are so great for our higher learners. Studies Weekly really adds to our Social Studies lessons and it makes it so easy for us to teach! We’re so happy with Studies Weekly and think you will be too.

Heritage 52

Heritage Primary Sources Social Studies Lesson Plan 52

Doing Social Studies

OCTOBER 22, 2021

As we reboot Doing Social Studies, we’d love to introduce you to this month’s author, Nathan McAlister. Nathan McAlister is the Humanities Program Manager – History, Government, and Social Studies with the Kansas State Department of Education.

Primary Sources 67

Primary Sources Archiving Library American History 67

4QM Teaching

APRIL 30, 2023

We just had a consultant come to my school to do a review of our social studies program. That rubric defined “rigor” as student engagement with primary source texts and artifacts. That rubric defined “rigor” as student engagement with primary source texts and artifacts. I noticed something strange, however.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Artifacts Archiving Social Studies 40

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. […]

Social Studies 140

Social Studies History History Education Primary Sources 140

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Chelsey McClelland, a third-year social studies teacher at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis who recently completed the ISTE U course Artificial Intelligence Explorations for Educators. EdSurge: Why did you decide to take the ISTE U AI course?

Primary Sources 132

Primary Sources Lesson Plan Professional Development EdTech 132

TCI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

TCI’s social studies programs provide comprehensive planning and support tools so you can focus on what you do best: teaching. The slideshows deliver instructions, rich primary sources, interactions, and questions. Teachers have much to juggle between planning lessons, grading, and leading a class.

Lesson Plan 52

Lesson Plan Primary Sources Social Studies Professional Development 52

Studies Weekly

JUNE 3, 2024

Categories Corporate Educator Spotlight Lesson Plans Press Professional Development Science Social Studies Studies Weekly Online Summer School Teacher Tips Thinking on Education Tutorials Uncategorized Well-Being Recent Posts 3 Ways to Keep Students Engaged When Summer Is Calling June 3, 2024 Educator’s Guide to Improving Student Attendance May 28, (..)

Heritage 59

Heritage Primary Sources Lesson Plan Elementary School 59

Studies Weekly

AUGUST 6, 2024

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

Heritage 52

Heritage Primary Sources Lesson Plan Elementary School 52

Students of History

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

While they're sometimes belittled, worksheets are an excellent tool for helping students analyze primary sources or better understand a historical event through a secondary source. They also all assess studies skills like cause-and-effect, interpreting sources, understanding timelines, and working on map skills.

History 52

History Primary Sources Lesson Plan American History 52

Moler's Musing

JANUARY 2, 2024

Reflecting on the adventures, challenges, and revelations of the first semester teaching 8th grade social studies has been a journey filled with engaging moments, critical thinking exercises, and the exploration of local connections. Onward we march, with open minds and full hearts, to encounter the canvas of the second semester.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Critical Thinking Social Studies History 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 14, 2021

Wells, Shirley Chisholm or Denmark Vesey from his high school social studies textbooks. And while social studies curricula differ vastly across the U.S., The idea, he said, is that students will be inspired “to go on a scavenger hunt through the primary source archives to learn more.”. Subscribe today!

Archiving 127

Archiving Archival Research Primary Sources Artifacts 127

Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These are free to attend for all social studies teachers and can be in historical locations, school districts, and educational service centers. For a few hours, teachers can dive into the content of primary source documents through a discussion with colleagues facilitated by a scholar.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources American History Social Studies History 52

TCI

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Video Activities: We added new video activities for middle school and high school social studies programs. Free Lessons: TCI’s free lessons quickly engage students with videos, vibrant images, primary sources, and more. Peruse your program for more of these interactive, storyline-driven activities.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Professional Development Library Middle School 52

Studies Weekly

APRIL 29, 2024

For further reading, visit jacl.org , the National Women’s History Museum , or the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies. Start a 60 day FREE trial for Studies Weekly Online to gain access to K-6 social studies curriculum, primary source videos, and more.

Heritage 59

Heritage Teaching Ancestry Museum 59

Students of History

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

One of the most time and energy-saving strategies I started using in my social studies classroom was to employ unit guide packets for students. Timeline The timeline page is a great one for students to better understand this important social studies skill.

Civics 52

Civics History Primary Sources Geography 52

Studies Weekly

MAY 28, 2024

Make the school day engaging with hands-on Social Studies , Science , and Health curricula. Tracking State Trends in Chronic Absenteeism.

Heritage 52

Heritage Primary Sources K-12 Social Studies 52

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

History and Social Studies See: Students analyze details of a primary source, like a historical letter or photograph, including date, author, and content. Think: Students speculate on the source’s historical context and what it reveals about that period.

Primary Sources 148

Primary Sources History Cultures Cultural Studies 148

ACRE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In the classroom, educators can explore a variety of Constitutional resources with learners by reading primary sources, reviewing changes to the Constitution throughout American History, and analyzing historical arguments relating to the founding of the United States and the Constitution today.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Archiving Civics Government 52

C3 Teachers

DECEMBER 22, 2022

My state requires historical thinking skills to be infused within the social studies curriculum. For the last two years, we negotiated remote learning, masking mandates, social distancing, plastic partitions, hybrid learning schedules, deep cleaning protocols, and a host of other COVID mitigation strategies.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Social Studies 52

ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

To ensure that instructional materials are easily accessible to educators, AAAJ Chicago convened a working group of Asian American educators and community leaders that compiled a database of Asian American history resources that showcases a range of materials from picture books to documentaries and primary sources.

Inclusive Curriculum 103

Inclusive Curriculum American History Primary Sources Professional Development 103

Studies Weekly

JUNE 6, 2024

Categories Corporate Educator Spotlight Lesson Plans Press Science Social Studies Studies Weekly Online Summer School Teacher Tips Thinking on Education Tutorials Uncategorized Well-Being Recent Posts 10 Summer Tips to Prepare a Great Classroom June 6, 2024 Educator’s Guide to Improving Student Attendance May 28, 2024 You Have Primary Sources in Your (..)

Heritage 52

Heritage Primary Sources Library Lesson Plan 52