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Help Students Explore How Puritanism Shaped the U.S. Government
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.
Give Students A Fresh Perspective on Government: How Catholicism Shaped Latin American Regimes
This article covers the influence of Catholicism in shaping the form and philosophy of government in Latin America, affecting how Latino students and their families think and feel about government.
Iowa’s Social Studies Day: What It Is and Why It Matters
Iowa social studies professionals know how to model informed action.
7 Tips for Tackling Controversial Topics in Social Studies
A few years ago, I got caught up in a controversy that changed the way I teach.
This Is How We Can Teach the True African American Experience
History/social studies teachers know they have to cover, at some point, Africa in world history courses and the African American experience in U.
How to Design Your Own Thematic, Document-Based History Units
More and more often, history teachers are being asked to structure their curricula thematically as opposed to chronologically, in hopes of increasing student engagement and facilitating comparison among multiple perspectives.
Use These 10 Elements to Teach Historical Literacy
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.
4 Ways to Use Storytelling to Help Students Engage with Social Studies
“My least favorite thing about school is world history.