Tag: Social Studies
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7 Social Studies Writing Resources on TpT
Writing practice in your social studies classroom should be frequent but that doesn’t mean it always has to be formal. Explore these 7 resources to add a new assignment to your usual curriculum. 1.Fun History Writing Prompts Be goofy. Get students talking about or writing about history with these writing prompts that are weird and…
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Social Studies Skill Builders
When the pandemic began, my oldest began learning at home: first, by me (and sort of his school) then full-time via virtual school that was conducted by his school district. It was awesome but I was privy to how little social studies instruction students actually receive. Social Studies is not just one subject and each…
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Google Classroom™ History Resources
Now that the US is in the midst of a pandemic schools are turning to digital learning and TpT authors are catching up. I joined the ranks of thousands of teacher-authors who updated resources to work in Google Classroom™. Hopefully you can find something that works in your history classroom. Click the image to see…
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Elections for the Littlest Learners
Learn about my non-political election resource for our littlest learners.
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Women in History: Changing Our Perspectives
Women in history have always had the wrong narrative. It is time to change it.
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Dracula: A Year-Round Resource
Not just a Halloween resource, my Dracula lesson on TpT is perfect for any time of year.
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Debate Topics for High School Social Studies
Do not focus entirely on national issues – discuss local!
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Indian History in World History
Looking for Indian History Resources for world history Asian history classes? Read this!
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World History Playing Cards Series
Learn about the World History Playing Cards series and how you can use it in your classroom.
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Teaching with Chess – Feudalism in Medieval Europe
History teachers! Look no further! A feudalism activity your students will love!
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Social Studies Vocabulary Puzzles
Social Studies vocabulary can be a major focus throughout the year rather than busy work. This blog explores how to incorporate activities with social studies vocabulary.
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Historical Maps for Every History Class
Learn more about my historical map series which now includes Chinese Dynasties and Indian history.
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The Classic Woodblock Game in the History Classroom
There is nothing like playing a game in the classroom. Students always have fun learning in a new and different way and it allows them to think about the material in a different way. My series of woodblock games are the perfect way to review! Purchase any woodblock game – generic of brand name,…
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My TpT Journey: My First Products
When you post your first products on TpT you need at least one free product. This is how people get a glimpse of your work product. This is very important because there are a lot of products that just don’t mesh with all personalities and styles even if it is a great product. Don’t be…
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Banned Books: A Class Every Student Should Take
To Kill a Mockingbird has been banned – again. It is making people uncomfortable – again. I leave it to others to argue about why it is important because they can argue it more eloquently. My part in the fight for literature is to propose a new curriculum. Banned Books 101 (working title). In this…
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Sight Words are for High School Social Studies Too!
Sight words are not just for elementary school! When I see the phrase sight words it is always for an elementary school level product on Teachers Pay Teachers. The lists are full of what I call “real words.” Go. She. Had. Was. Take. Look. Here. Every one of those words is a high frequency word…
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