Themes in American Government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches

Social studies teachers possess a unique set of skills, knowledge, and perspectives that set them apart in the field of education! Whether in the elementary or secondary classroom, teaching social studies have a broad understanding of various disciplines such as history, geography, economics, political science, and sociology.

Thrift stores and vintage clothing shopping has grown in popularity amongst younger consumers.

Before the pandemic, I thought I was a pretty good teacher.

Women’s roles are often overlooked when teaching about the economy of the ancient world.

Interdisciplinary learning, also known as cross-disciplinary learning, is an educational approach that integrates concepts, methods, and content from multiple academic disciplines or fields of study.

We are accustomed to referring to fiction as “fake” and nonfiction as “real.

As a former student who attended multiculturally diverse schools, celebrating the holidays and celebrations of my peers from different cultures made school all the more memorable.

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In my relatively short time teaching, I have been asked this question numerous times by secondary students: Why are we learning social studies? What’s the point? Why do we need to learn it? Other teachers I have taught with have also been asked this question, which has always fascinated me.