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“Going Viral” Isn’t a New Thing: Teaching Media Literacy with Historical Examples
Going viral is the rapid spread of information, not diseases.
Teaching Economics with the Essential Question: “What Is It Worth?”
The discipline of economics is often bewildering to students and non-specialists, full of complex theories and challenging charts.
Globalization Isn’t a New Thing: Teaching the Concept with Historical Examples
While globalization has been a relevant topic for years now, it’s not actually a new concept! Globalization occurred in the ancient, medieval, early modern, and industrial ages.
Classroom Blogs: Your Easy Guide to Incorporating them into Lesson Plans
Do you purposely plan your lessons with your students’ “interests” in mind? If not, you should start doing so immediately.
An Introduction to Formative and Summative Assessments in the Social Studies Classroom
“These kids! They never do well on my social studies tests!”
7 Tips for Tackling Controversial Topics in Social Studies
A few years ago, I got caught up in a controversy that changed the way I teach.
8 Steps to Transition to a Digital Curriculum for Social Studies
How can you ditch the textbook and go with a non-traditional curriculum for social studies?
7 Reasons Social Studies Teachers Should Use Role-Playing Simulations
Role-playing simulations are great for retention, comprehension, literacy, and group decision-making.