Teaching Point of View in Social Studies
Teaching students to recognize historical perspective and point of view is such a big part of studying history. Instead of only looking at one side, we want students to consider…
Teaching students to recognize historical perspective and point of view is such a big part of studying history. Instead of only looking at one side, we want students to consider…
My favorite way to teach the causes of the Civil War in grades 4 and 5 is with primary sources. There are so many rich sources you can use –…
Teaching a unit on Virginia geography can be really boring with textbooks, but really fun if you get creative! Check out these ideas for engaging activities to teach Virginia geography…
Social Studies is one of my favorite subjects to teach! But I also remember feeling overwhelmed by the curriculum, especially when I changed grade levels. Lesson planning took so much…
During the last few weeks of school, you may be wondering what on Earth to do in social studies. Here’s the good news: the end of the year is the…
If you’re looking for engagement in your social studies lessons, primary sources are it! They get kids talking, thinking, and connecting to history. Plus, they help make social studies hands-on…