Social studies teaching strategies

Teaching Social Studies is so much more than dates, people, and events of bygone years. History can inspire students, impart valuable lessons, and help students to think critically. If you are hoping to breathe new

Learn how to use social studies stations in the Middle & High School classroom to increase student engagement. Includes link for a free station activity!

This article about inquiry-based tasks is a helpful starting point for learning about using inquiry in your Social Studies classroom.

Formative assessment in social studies are so important and they don't have to be boring! Check out this blog post on my top ten formative assessments in social studies!

Learn how to use historical photos in your social studies units in a meaningful way. I have included all the steps to lead your students through an effective analysis of historical photos. Great for elementary or middle school. Plus grab a free template to get started. #historicalphotos #socialstudies #primarysources

I don't know about you, but the new school year is in full swing, and things are crazy around here (stacks of papers to grade, keeping my son on track with

If you have 10 minutes left in your social studies class and don't know what to teach, you will love these creative social studies teaching strategies!

You don't have to give your entire life over to grading.

6 Reading Strategies You Need to Teach Social Studies & Freebie - The post discusses 6 reading skills that can be easily integrated into social studies content, as well as suggestions for how to teach the reading skills during social studies lessons and l

Social Studies | Student Engagement | Motivate and excite your grade 4, 5, and 6 social studies students using these 5 ways to keep learning exciting and fun while assessing and teaching units that matter. #iteachsocialstudies #13colonies #socialstudiesteacher