An election year provides the perfect opportunity for teachers to incorporate civics into the curriculum.
When I taught first grade, a small grant allowed me to get funding to buy a hot plate, griddle, measuring utensils, pots, knives, bowls, cutting boards, and other necessities to introduce my students to flavors and aromas unknown to their senses.
The story of Cinderella is a timeless tale including elements of magic, misfortune, love, and the universal struggle of good versus evil.
September 15th marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the culture and recognize specific achievements throughout history.
The diffusion of writing systems or materials was often determined by religion, politics, or economics.
If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere, where would you go? What kinds of things would you like them to see or to learn on this quest?
The public lands of the United States cover more than six hundred million acres and include national parks, national seashores, national wildlife refuges, wilderness areas, national forests, monuments, select lakes and seashores, underground mineral reserves, marine sanctuaries, historic and scenic trails, and national grasslands.
The twentieth anniversary of September 11, 2001, is this year, and although it is a sensitive topic to teach, coming together as a class to commemorate the event can lead to profound learning and impactful lessons in unity and empathy.
Why am I here? Where do I come from? Who am I? Questions like these are answered in part through stories handed from one generation to another.
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