Social Studies/History

A few ideas for history teachers seeking to add teaching resources that reflect the diversity of their students’ lives and backgrounds.

High school students can learn about Black Americans’ fight against social and political oppression throughout the school year.

By studying the rich history of West Africa, stories of resistance to oppression, and the contributions of the African diaspora, students can develop a complex understanding of Black history.

ChatGPT and other AI tools complicate how teachers think about student writing and how they teach academic integrity.

Black History Month isn’t only about pain—it can be a full-fledged celebration of accomplishments that have shaped America.

The author, who worked as a teacher in the Middle East, shares ideas and activities for teaching about Ramadan that will engage upper elementary and middle school learners.

This teacher asked his students what they didn’t like about textbooks and used their responses as a way to have them engage in close reading of primary sources.

Students deepen their understanding and build a sense of community by engaging with their peers’ reasoned arguments.

Lesson plans for Ava DuVernay’s films and television series guide students to explore social justice issues in the classroom.

Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.

These resources can help middle and high school students learn about the first Thanksgiving and Native Americans today.

Here are a few ways middle school teachers use films in literature lessons to help students learn to delve deeper into the texts they’re reading.

Here’s a framework for a project-based learning unit that guides upper elementary students to develop a rich understanding of local history.

Black history lessons shouldn’t stop once February ends—Black Americans' contributions to society can be highlighted year round.

A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including those in traditionally underserved demographics.