Using Displays to Fight the Marginalization of Social Studies

When I first started teaching history, it was difficult for me to incorporate reading passages in a productive and interesting way.

I have wondered, especially this past year, why many Americans dislike their government because they think it intrudes on their freedom, and why many Mexicans and Latin Americans mistrust their governments because they think they are corrupt and abuse their power.

Teachers frequently offer students multiple ways to learn vocabulary: vocabulary cards, quizzes, drawing, matching activities, and even games.

The flipped classroom allows students to build background knowledge outside school, freeing up time for more hands-on learning in the classroom.

It’s not a stretch to say that Hispanic/Latino students have an ancestral background in the subjects we teach.

Few would argue with the importance of vocabulary knowledge in all school subjects.

If you’re new to hands-on learning, or have used it for some time, you may be asking yourself, “What do I look for when selecting hands-on learning resources?”

Film Day! When I was in grade school and high school, “film day” was always great.

Many social studies teachers want to inspire their students to apply what they are learning in class outside of school.