Social Studies/History

Modeling how to disagree on political issues of interest to middle and high school students boosts their critical thinking and literacy skills.

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.

A look at one way middle and high school teachers can equip their students with the skills to become independent thinkers.

Teachers can encourage critical thinking by giving students reading assignments that build their knowledge gradually.

High school students can apply lessons from science, technology, engineering, and math classes to a local issue they’re interested in.

With powerful online tools, teachers can build their students’ historical literacy and cultivate empathy.

Asking students to examine their own possessions from the perspective of a historian in the future helps them sharpens their analytical skills.

Games that take students on a quest can invigorate social studies and strengthen bonds among learners.

Preparing for the emotions that may arise from discussions of genocide and oppression can help teachers avoid traumatizing students.

Teachers in different subjects can collaborate on micro-units to reinforce what they teach and help students see how the subjects connect in the real world.

Weaving philosophy lessons into your curriculum can tease out bigger questions about identity, human rights, and artistic expression. 

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

These books explore history from the perspective of marginalized groups such as BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ community.

Teachers planning lessons on Native Americans can paint a fuller and more accurate picture with carefully curated resources.

Daily discussions and team-building activities meet the physical, social and emotional, and spiritual needs of students.