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Unearthing the Past: How Recent Archaeological Findings Are Bridging the Gap in Classrooms Today
Reading Time: 3 minutes Archaeology has always been a fascinating field, offering glimpses into the lives of our ancestors and the evolution of human civilization. ...
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Empowerment Through Advocacy: A Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement
Reading Time: 4 minutes Throughout history, individuals with disabilities have faced societal barriers, discrimination, and marginalization. However, their resilience, determination, and advocacy efforts have led ...
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Empowering Future Voters: Essential Resources for Teaching About Voting and Civic Responsibilities
Reading Time: 3 minutes In today’s rapidly evolving world, educating young minds about the importance of voting and their general responsibilities as citizens is more ...
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Every Minute Counts: Maximizing Instructional Time for Elementary Social Studies
Reading Time: 4 minutes I want to imagine that you are an elementary school teacher, and you just found a magic lamp with a genie. ...
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Power Basics: Empowering Diverse Learners in Social Studies
Reading Time: 3 minutes Teaching complex social studies topics like U.S. History, World History, Government, and World Geography can be a challenge, especially when addressing ...
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Place-Based Learning in Action: A Geography Game for the Classroom
Reading Time: 4 minutes Social studies classrooms are the perfect place to incorporate hands-on and game-based learning to emphasize key place-based learning themes. Think about ...
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Classroom Organization: Creating a Space Where Learning Happens
Reading Time: 3 minutes Classroom organization is an important element in providing rich learning experiences for students. It focuses on the structural aspects of how ...
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The Lasting Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
Reading Time: 4 minutes On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered one of the most iconic speeches in American history, “I Have a ...
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Geography and History: A Dynamic Duo in the Classroom
Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you ever found yourself looking out the car window as you drive to visit family, take the kids to the ...
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The Modern Classroom Approach to Your Secondary Social Studies Classroom
Reading Time: 6 minutes “I don’t know what else to do…” Those are words that I, and many educators like me, have said when looking ...
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