Teaching Geographic Literacy through Children’s Books

Adam Smith and his famous book The Wealth of Nations often make lists of things to know about the eighteenth century in economics and history classes.

Most times a movement promotes a direct change in society.

The skills and content taught in science and social studies are often relegated to a secondary importance when compared to literacy and math.

The history of America was built by many cultures and ethnic groups.

February is the month that many teachers typically introduce information about the sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln.

Capitalism, socialism, and communism are three key concepts in social studies, with complex definitions and complicated histories.

Writing has become an integral part of the social studies curriculum.

Are you looking for a way to promote professional development for teachers in your district at a time when face-to-face meetings are becoming increasingly complicated, if not impossible?

January 2021 marks the fifth anniversary of the annual For-Teachers-by-Teachers Conference presented by our district, the Houston Independent School District.