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Power Basics: Empowering Diverse Learners in Social Studies
Teaching complex social studies topics like U.
Place-Based Learning in Action: A Geography Game for the Classroom
Social studies classrooms are the perfect place to incorporate hands-on and game-based learning to emphasize key place-based learning themes.
Classroom Organization: Creating a Space Where Learning Happens
Classroom organization is an important element in providing rich learning experiences for students.
The Lasting Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr.
Geography and History: A Dynamic Duo in the Classroom
Have you ever found yourself looking out the car window as you drive to visit family, take the kids to the beach, or even just to go grocery shopping? Have you wondered about how geographically different it might have been in the past? Maybe you wondered how history shaped the present or how the geography […]
The Modern Classroom Approach to Your Secondary Social Studies Classroom
“I don’t know what else to do…” Those are words that I, and many educators like me, have said when looking at how to support our students.
5 States That Have Excellent Civics-Learning Standards
Civics education helps students understand the structure and functions of government, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the processes by which laws are made and enforced.
Psychological Influences in Personal Financial Literacy
In his book, “The Psychology of Money”, author Morgan Housel wrote “Your personal experience with money makes up maybe 0.
Key Themes when Teaching about American Independence Day
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.