The Importance of Geography — Applications Beyond K-12 Classrooms

Mental maps are representations of what a person “knows” about a place.

How do you start your class every day?

“History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage need not be lived again.

“These kids! They never do well on my social studies tests!”

International Women’s Day is March 8 and presents an opportunity to celebrate women from throughout history.

Thinking is hard.

My last post was about quality novels to teach in the American history classroom.

When I implement a novel study in social studies, there are a few activities that really work for me in terms of aiding student comprehension.

A recent conversation with a seven-year-old has given me a lot to think about.