I've been so incredibly fortunate during the past few weeks to attend great professional development workshops and network with some fabulous Social Studies teachers! Don't you love when you get to learn with and from "your people"?! One of my (many) goals for this school year has been to increase my focus on vocabulary, especially in my Government classes. It was so great to hear other teachers ... Read More about Government Vocabulary Day!
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How I’m Covering Election Results In My Classroom
Well, friends, it's over! No more mudslinging campaign commercials! Hallelujah! Last month, Alexandra Pannoni from US News and World Report tweeted asking high school teachers to share how they would cover the results of the presidential election. I immediately responded with my initial idea and thought I would share the rest of my post-election plan, as well as what I shared with my students ... Read More about How I’m Covering Election Results In My Classroom
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
Use the New EDpuzzle Gradebook Feature!
You no doubt have figured out that I am a HUGE EDpuzzle fan! EDpuzzle is an absolutely fabulous tool that is a must-have in my flipped classroom. EDpuzzle has recently debuted some pretty awesome updates, and my favorite is the gradebook feature. EDpuzzle has always provided teachers with the option to check class and student progress on videos that are assigned, as well as view individual and ... Read More about Use the New EDpuzzle Gradebook Feature!
Tween Tribune – Leveled Informational Texts for FREE
If you're looking for a replacement for the recently closed Curriculet, check out Tween Tribune by Smithsonian! Tween Tribune offers leveled informational texts complete with quiz questions for teachers to assign to classes of students...for FREE! To get started with Tween Tribune, teachers create a free account and can then create their classes. Tween Tribune student accounts must be ... Read More about Tween Tribune – Leveled Informational Texts for FREE
