Studies Weekly

JANUARY 30, 2024

Teacher Tips: A Better Way to Think About Social Studies Jan. 30, 2024 • by Debbie Bagley Some of the best teaching advice I received from my mother, a teacher of 30+ years, was a different way to look at Social Studies. Every subject, discipline, and activity teaches Social Studies.

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TCI

AUGUST 7, 2023

Each program provides many opportunities for students to develop a strong command of English and build reading and writing skills through social studies. They construct their claims using precise language and social studies vocabulary. The post Supporting Literacy Through Social Studies appeared first on TCI.

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NCHE

JUNE 25, 2023

The social studies standards focused on African American history, recently approved by the Florida Board of Education, sanitize historical acts of violence against Black Americans. The post NCHE Board of Directors Statement Regarding the Florida Social Studies Standards appeared first on ncheteach.org.

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Social Studies Success

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“A strategy to unlock vocabulary” by Roderick Graves, Social Studies Specialist – Holub Middle School Teaching students academic and content vocabulary is one of the most important components to mastering social studies.

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History Tech

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t want kids to hate social studies. The answer is. no, no you can’t. So enjoy this re-mix of a post from a couple of years ago. ———————– Okay. Let’s be clear about that from the get go. I also think […]

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TCI

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

TCI’s free social studies activities will keep students engaged throughout the year as they explore the history behind Labor Day and biographies for Black History Month. Review the list to find seasonal social studies lessons, primary source activities, and biographies for K-12 classrooms. Get the biographies.

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NCHE

APRIL 21, 2023

The social studies standards recently approved by the South Dakota Board of Education did not adequately take into account the expertise of its teachers. The post The NCHE Board of Directors Statement Regarding the South Dakota Social Studies Standards appeared first on ncheteach.org. Download the statement here.

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History Tech

AUGUST 14, 2023

I was on a quick Zoom call the other night when of the high school teachers casually mentioned that his first day back with students had gone pretty well. Seriously!? Cue the jaw drop. I’m always a little bit shocked when I hear about districts that crank up during the first few days of August […]

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Thrive in Grade Five

MARCH 9, 2019

If you’ve visited my blog, you know that social studies is my first love. With that being said, I also enjoy teaching writing and I’m constantly looking for ways to combine writing and social studies. Are you looking for engaging, student-loved social studies resources?

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2020

A September 2020 study from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute found that elementary school students who studied more social studies, including geography, history and civics, scored higher on fifth grade reading tests. Credit: Jason Bachman/Flickr. of a standard deviation higher, on average.

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Doing Social Studies

JANUARY 27, 2022

As a member and current president of the Kansas Council for Social Studies, the working relationship between the professional Social Studies organizations in Kansas is one that I deeply cherish and am proud to be a part of. One way we do that is to co-host a yearly social studies conference.

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

JUNE 27, 2021

Integrating science and social studies with reading is a must. Due to testing and/or district and state requirements, social studies and science often take the back seat. While I can’t say that I get it in every day, I do carve out time for intentional science and/or social studies instruction.

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Social Studies Success

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you are like me, you are always looking for new and exciting ways to engage your students in Social Studies. Let me know what you think in the comments below The post Hexagonal Thinking in Social Studies appeared first on Social Studies Success. You can find them here.

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Education Week - Social Studies

APRIL 30, 2024

Through the use of primary sources, and students' own critical thinking skills, this Texas teacher navigates the current political climate.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 6, 2021

As someone who grew up in the Washington, D.C. suburbs and whose parents worked for the federal government, today’s events have been… challenging.

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Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Between the students, administrators, parents, and the community, social studies teachers are feeling pressure from all directions. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning.

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Future of History

AUGUST 4, 2021

Award-winning social studies teacher Ron Litz shares some of the ways he makes student voice a top priority in his history classroom – using teaching strategies that focus on engaging students with the past and allow them to demonstrate their learning in a variety of formats.

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Students of History

JANUARY 10, 2023

However, current events are a great way to connect your curriculum to the real world and work on social studies skills. Incorporating current events into your social studies lessons can also be a great way to engage students and help them see the relevance of the subject to their own lives.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 14, 2012

Two of my Social Studies teachers were recently invited to Washington DC on October 4, 2012, to deliver a model lesson that illustrated the effective use of technology. As a social studies teacher, being asked to take a professional development trip to Washington DC is an extremely exciting offer.

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Education Week - Social Studies

MAY 23, 2023

Florida's education department rejected more than 30 books for social studies instruction, highlighting a new challenge for publishers.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St.

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Students of History

AUGUST 12, 2021

With the move to Hybrid and Distance Learning last year, digital learning activities became more important than ever. Thankfully, I had been using digital notebooks in my classes for a few years. It started with occasional trips to the computer lab.

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

MAY 15, 2015

These words are important because they help students comprehend text across different content areas such as social studies and science. The first step in planning academic vocabulary instruction is to create a list of academic vocabulary to be taught in social studies and science. Have one student chose a card.

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

MAY 11, 2015

State and federal mandates and high stakes testing have made teaching elementary science and social studies a battle for time in the classroom. This battle has resulted in minimizing social studies and science instruction to focus on tested areas. There should also be intentional social studies and science instruction.

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Education Week - Social Studies

JUNE 8, 2023

They're teaching how to defend the discipline against charges of indoctrination and maintain quality despite curricular restrictions.

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Education Week - Social Studies

AUGUST 31, 2023

Florida's Department of Education has come under fire for approving the media company's videos as supplementary materials. What's in them?

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Ashleigh's Education Journey

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

A Social Studies Interactive Notebook is a great way to engage students and to help students focus as they organize social studies content and/or take guided notes. One of the great things about this social studies interactive notebook is that you can adapt it to meet the needs of your classroom.

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HistoryRewriter

APRIL 8, 2024

Please join us on April 18, 2024, at 6 PT/9ET on The Social Studies Show when we talk about writing instruction with Josie Wozniak, the host of the ELA EduProtocols show and creator of the 3XPOV & 3XGENRE EduProtocols. What is the appropriate balance between teaching writing skills and Social Studies content?

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

So when Piedmont is looking for great digital science and social studies programs for its middle school, it’s hard for them to know where to look and what’s out there. WHAT: Piedmont Middle School is seeking to pilot digital learning programs that support competency-based learning in science and social studies.

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Education Week - Social Studies

AUGUST 17, 2023

Here's one way to turn the fire hose of news into meaningful classroom discussions of current events.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Add to cart The post MLK vs Malcolm X appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. Martin Luther King vs Malcolm X Lesson $ 6.00 Add to cart Civil Rights Timeline Project $ 5.00 Add to cart United States History Review Packet $ 15.00

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Passion for Social Studies

MAY 13, 2024

The post Political Socialization appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog-exclusive subscribers! Wrap up the year with this Sociology project!

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Mr and Mrs Social Studies

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Are you looking for even more new teaching ideas to engage your students in your social studies class? If so, you’ll love our free guide: “5 Creative Projects to Ignite Student Engagement in Your Social Studies Class.”

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Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

How to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month You may feel like you don’t have time to teach students about Asian Pacific heritage, but there are many fun ways to integrate this annual celebration with ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Well-Being.

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Passion for Social Studies

APRIL 30, 2024

The post Civics Decor and Posters appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. civics posters $ 3.00 Add to cart US History Timeline for a Classroom Wall $ 5.00 Add to cart Do you love free resources?! Join the club!

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Passion for Social Studies

JANUARY 18, 2024

Add to cart The post 5 Ways To Create Positive Parent-Teacher Relationships appeared first on Passion for Social Studies. You might also like this to give you time back to foster positive parent teacher relationship United States History Course $ 200.00 Add to cart AP US Government Course $ 200.00

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Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

Elementary teachers can help students hone these skills through science, social studies, and health. Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness.

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