While I was at a Social Studies conference last month, I experienced my first BreakoutEDU ... to say it was fun would be the understatement of the millennium! I felt like Benjamin Gates in National Treasure, trying to figure out the clues the founding fathers left on the Declaration of Independence. It. Was. AWESOME! We completed the BreakoutEDU just before breaking for lunch, and as soon as I ... Read More about Digital BreakoutEDU – Free Congress!
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New EDpuzzle Apps for Students!
It's no secret that I LOVE EDpuzzle. It's a fantastic tool that has become a staple in my flipped classroom. It's fabulous. It's awesome. However, if you don't teach in a 1:1 classroom or have easy access to devices, using EDpuzzle can be a challenge. Good news! EDpuzzle has recently launched apps for iOS and Android devices! Hooray! Now, students can download this free app and easily access ... Read More about New EDpuzzle Apps for Students!
2016 Election Day Activity
It's almost over, friends! The crazy, mudslinging, snarky campaign season that has seemingly gone on FOREVER is nearly at an end! Hooray! On this Election Day Eve, I'm sharing my Election Day activity! It's safe to say that this campaign season has not been "normal," so to speak. While candidates seem to take digs at each other and have created negative campaign ads in previous elections, the ... Read More about 2016 Election Day Activity
Creating a Government – Gamified Project
One of the first topics we discuss in my American Government classes is "what is government and why do we need it?" Answers range from "government protects us" to "government takes away our freedoms!" to "government is stupid!" In order to have a better understanding of the role of government and the responsibilities that rest upon its shoulders, I assign one of my favorite activities: Create Your ... Read More about Creating a Government – Gamified Project
Teaching with a Structured Academic Controversy
One of the many perks of teaching Social Studies classes during an election year is the amazing opportunity we have to connect current events to the content we are teaching. It's fabulous! This year, however, it's no secret that the presidential campaigns, specifically the mudslinging, name-calling, and less than PG rated debates are not characteristic of modern presidential races. Sure, Andrew ... Read More about Teaching with a Structured Academic Controversy
