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…
Category: Social Studies
Causes of the Civil War for Elementary Students
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 –…
10 Must-Do Activities to Teach Virginia Geography
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…
5 Must-Have Social Studies Resources for Elementary Teachers
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…
End of Year Social Studies Activities for Upper Elementary Students
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…
6 Easy Primary Sources Activities
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…