When I began teaching personal financial literacy, I learned quickly that my student’s perceptions, interpretations, and beliefs about money were very different from my own.
Tag: Secondary
How to Ensure Inclusion in Secondary Social Studies Literature
Take a moment to think about all the ways we engage students inside and out of the classroom.
Key Concept In Social Studies: Agency
Agency is a key concept in social studies, but students often misunderstand or struggle with the term.
12 Contemporary Novels with Social Studies Themes
Contemporary literature gives readers a look at progressive writing styles that often reflect the world in which the works were written.
8 Memoirs That Will Impact Your Social Studies Students
An impactful memoir has long-lasting effects on its reader.
15 Classic Novels with Social Studies Themes
Classic literature is often reserved for English or Writing courses, but in secondary social studies classrooms, historical novels written about specific eras and themes can have as much merit as a traditional textbook.
Illustrating Essential Questions Using the TV News
Essential questions ask students to consider the “big picture” of a topic.
Reading Strategies for Middle School Novels in Social Studies
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.
3 Novels to Read with Middle School Students in Social Studies
When I first started teaching history, it was difficult for me to incorporate reading passages in a productive and interesting way.
Three Easy Immersive Activities to Teach Ancient History
Let’s face it, ancient history isn’t the easiest subject to get middle and high school students excited about.