[Basic Skills for Young Teachers] End the lesson with a question. Thinking about 'connecting' in social studies

This is Katayama.At the end of a unit, we write a summary, take a test, and say, 'That's it.' While it's a relief to reach a ...

Social Studies

In 1990, East and West Germany were reunified, ending 45 years of postwar division. In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in ...
Education Week

When It Comes to Social Studies, Elementary Teachers Are on Their Own

Elementary teachers are left largely to their own devices when it comes to social studies instruction, cobbling together materials from different places with little support or guidance from higher-ups ...
EdSurge

The Intersection of Inquiry-Based Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials ...
nytimes.com

History Teachers Are Replacing Textbooks With the Internet

A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative ...
The Conversation

Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

With a world literally and figuratively burning around them, high school social studies teachers are charged with engaging students in sensitive topics. Social studies curricula today, for example, is ...