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The Importance of Geography — Applications Beyond K-12 Classrooms
“The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map.
5 Ways to Effectively Utilize Mental Maps in the Classroom
Mental maps are representations of what a person “knows” about a place.
The Hook: 4 Ways to Dynamically Engage Your Students from Day One
How do you start your class every day?
Learn Beyond the Page: Teaching Compassion Through Social Studies
“If I am not for myself who is for me? And being for my own self, what am ‘I’? And if not now, when?” – Hillel the Elder
Long-Lasting Benefits of Teaching Geography and Social Studies Together
“History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage need not be lived again.
Support Inquiry-Based Learning in the Classroom with Digital Activities
There is a lot of information out there about inquiry-based learning: what it is, how effective it is, and so on.
Make Your Social Studies Lessons Place-Based with Primary Sources
Are you searching for ways to make your social studies lessons relate to the lives of your students? Make memorable connections between national trends in history, economics, culture, politics, and geography with these place-based primary sources.
An Introduction to Formative and Summative Assessments in the Social Studies Classroom
“These kids! They never do well on my social studies tests!”
3 Activities to Celebrate International Women’s Day with Your Classroom
International Women’s Day is March 8 and presents an opportunity to celebrate women from throughout history.