Active History Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Remediation in Social Studies is always tricky! With a few tried and true strategies and activities, remediation in social studies can be fun for students and painless for the teacher. The post Top 8 Ways to Remediate in Social Studies appeared first on Active History Teacher. First things first.

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History Tech

AUGUST 7, 2024

I was chatting on a text thread with a group of teachers and administrators last week when one of the high school admin types casually mentioned that her first day back with students had gone pretty well. Seriously!? Cue my stunned surpise. I know more and more districts are cranking up during the first few […]

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Active History Teacher

APRIL 21, 2024

The post End of the Year Project for Social Studies! I would love to share this free activity with you! Check it out here! Looking for other end of the year projects? Check out my FAVORITE Decades Project! Walk-Up Songs appeared first on Active History Teacher.

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TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

While English language arts (ELA) and mathematics dominate daily schedules, subjects like social studies and science are often sidelined. If you want to explore this topic in greater depth, check out our eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success.

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History Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

I’ve been doing this for a while. Multiple years in middle school classrooms. Multiple years teaching in higher ed. And then a transition to my current role as a curriculum consultant. I get the opportunity to work with and learn from some amazing people from all over the country. And because of those connections, I’m […]

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TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Elementary education has traditionally prioritized English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often sidelining social studies. However, recent research highlights the crucial role of social studies instruction in developing strong reading skills.

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Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking 52

TCI

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engaging students in social studies goes beyond simply covering the material; its about helping them connect historical events to current issues and develop critical thinking skills. Investing in HQIM for social studies can lead to substantial improvements in student achievement, both academically and beyond.

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TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Elementary education has traditionally focused on English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often at the expense of social studies and science. This post explores how integrating social studies and science into literacy instruction can drive student success.

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Social Studies Psychology Elementary School Professional Development 52

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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Primary Sources Social Studies Teaching Oral History 52

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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Moler's Musing

MARCH 24, 2025

Easy and Hard Topics in Social Studies Ive realized that not all content is created equal when it comes to complexity. Some social studies topics are naturally easier for kids to access, while others require more mental lifting. If so, I probably dont need to add too much else (extraneous load).

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Thrive in Grade Five

AUGUST 19, 2023

Having a little time at the end of class is something my students look forward to because they have an opportunity to do fun five minute social studies activities. If you want a ready-to-use, engaging set of 5 Minute Social Studies Activities , I’ve got you covered! That’s a classroom management nightmare. ?

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TCI

JANUARY 6, 2025

TCI, a leader in K-12 educational content and curriculum, is proud to announce that its K-6 and 7-12 Social Studies programs have received favorable reviews in the latest textbook adoption reports released by the Office of Instructional Materials & Library Services within the Mississippi Instructional Materials Review Board.

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K-12 Social Studies Local History Critical Thinking 52

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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HistoryRewriter

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This month on The Social Studies Show Adam and I will talk about How to Talk Bridgey a report that shares lessons for using civic terms without alienating segments of your audience. The guide summarizes five years of research on civic language and can help teachers facilitate more productive classroom dialogue.

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Civics Social Studies Research Professional Development 246

4QM Teaching

MARCH 17, 2025

Some reported that their kids werent used to thinking this hard in social studies, so there was a bit of a transition period. But as students got familiar with the lesson types and thinking skills that went with each Question, they got better and better at them and started enjoying social studies more than they had before.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 6, 2021

As someone who grew up in the Washington, D.C. suburbs and whose parents worked for the federal government, today’s events have been… challenging.

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Social Studies Civics Government History 145

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We’ll discuss the findings from state evaluations, the importance of high-quality instructional materials, what defines HQIM in social studies, and how they can transform classrooms into environments that inspire active citizenship. Materials help students engage in learning opportunities like scholars in social studies.

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Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

C3 Teachers

MARCH 14, 2025

That search led us to the Inquiry Design Model (IDM), an approach that shifts Social Studies from rote memorization to deep, student-driven inquiry. The post Implementing the Inquiry Design Model for Social Studies in a New Jersey Public School: A Journey of Growth and Discovery appeared first on C3 Teachers.

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Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 27, 2024

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

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NCHE

JUNE 25, 2023

The social studies standards focused on African American history, recently approved by the Florida Board of Education, sanitize historical acts of violence against Black Americans. The post NCHE Board of Directors Statement Regarding the Florida Social Studies Standards appeared first on ncheteach.org.

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Social Studies K-12 History Education American History 100

Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Add to cart The post US History Projects appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. 1920’s and Great Depression US History Test $ 4.00 Add to cart US History Review Games $ 10.00 Add to cart US History Timeline for a Classroom Wall $ 5.00

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Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Add to cart The post Teaching the Executive Branch appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. President Timeline Display $ 6.00 Add to cart Presidential Succession Lesson $ 5.00 Add to cart The Executive Branch Unit $ 30.00

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 10, 2025

Most of the studies took place after 2000 and included observations of almost 1,800 teachers. The studies not only looked at reading or English language arts classes, but also science and social studies. In some of the studies, researchers recorded hours of instruction and analyzed transcripts.

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NCHE

APRIL 21, 2023

The social studies standards recently approved by the South Dakota Board of Education did not adequately take into account the expertise of its teachers. The post The NCHE Board of Directors Statement Regarding the South Dakota Social Studies Standards appeared first on ncheteach.org. Download the statement here.

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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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Social Studies Primary Sources Lesson Plan History 100

4QM Teaching

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this blog post , Barbara and StandardsWork’s Chief Program Officer Kristen McQuillan describe some lessons from their experience with the high quality literacy curriculum movement that could (and should) apply to social studies. Happy reading!

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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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Social Studies High School Primary Sources Lesson Plan 100

Passion for Social Studies

MARCH 14, 2025

The post Teaching the Legislative Branch appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Do not miss out on any of the upcoming lessons , join my email list to be notified of all the interactive lessons coming up! By joining the list, you will also receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers!

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Moler's Musing

AUGUST 25, 2024

These findings suggest a need for targeted instruction and practice in these critical literacy skills to enhance students’ overall comprehension and analytical abilities in social studies. Next, I asked AI to develop some themed days that we could devote to working on these skills.

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HistoryRewriter

JANUARY 15, 2025

On Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 9 pm ET/6PT Adam and I welcome Kelly Bellar to The Social Studies Show to talk about using EduProtocols with Gifted Students. Kelly is a Texas Social Studies Instructional Specialist who differentiates for gifted learners with EduProtocols.

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 10, 2025

See why over six million students across America love using Studies Weekly Social Studies. While Irish immigrants were not perfect, their legacy of hard work and sacrifice can inspire your students to rise above their circumstances and create a better future.

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American History History Teaching Primary Sources 90

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Additionally, in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association, the Computer Science Teachers Association, the National Council for the Social Studies and the American Statistical Association, we made an unprecedented joint call to build data science as an interdisciplinary subject across K-12 education.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The science and social studies topics should be sequenced so that the ideas build upon each other, and paired with vocabulary that will be useful in the future. Reading instruction was untouched, but the students received special science and social studies lessons that were intended to boost young childrens knowledge and vocabulary.

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 31, 2025

Add to cart View cart The post Vietnam War appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Vietnam War Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart View cart Cold War Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart View cart Vietnam to present US History Test $ 4.00 Add to cart View cart Unit 9: Civil Rights- Present Unit $ 30.00

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Education Week - Social Studies

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The sources students consult, the kinds of arguments they make, differ from history to economics to geography.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Add to cart View cart The post 1980s Game Show appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. 1980’s Game Show $ 4.00 Add to cart View cart 1920’s and Great Depression Game Show $ 7.00 Add to cart View cart Constitutional Foundations Game Show $ 7.00 Add to cart View cart Bureacracy Game Show $ 7.00

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