This article starts a series of columns that will examine the importance of Civic Education for American students and a variety of ideas on how to teach Civics, even outside the Social Studies classroom. The General Election two weeks ago once again reminded Americans both of the thrill of democratic participation, and the frustration […]
Social Studies
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Social Studies
{Conference Recap} Georgia Council for the Social Studies Statewide Conference
On October 25 and 26, I had the opportunity to participate in the Georgia Council for the Social Studies statewide conference in Athens, GA. It was my first time attending a major conference like this, and I am glad I did. Not only did I get to attend various subjects on teaching methods, where social […]
Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Middle School, Social Studies
Social Studies Facts American Students Should Know: The American Government and Geography Edition
As a 6th-12th grade social studies teacher for the past 6 years, I have seen my fair share of students. I taught high school during a time of many standards changes were taking place here in Georgia. I would get a group of high school students who always claimed that they didn’t remember (or they weren’t taught the […]
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4 Tools that Every Social Studies Teacher Should Have In the Classroom
It’s the first few weeks of the school year and school is definitely in full swing. If you are like me, you are trying to put together an amazing classroom that makes social studies come alive to your students. That can be difficult as a social studies teacher. There are many people who say that […]