Social Studies/History
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in the social sciences.
A Simple Strategy to Encourage Student Reflection and Improvement
Middle school teachers can guide students to analyze a learning experience by asking about what went well and what could be improved.388Using a Cooking Project to Enhance a World Language Class
After studying the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a Latin class, students’ curiosity about what the people of Pompeii ate led to an unusual project.3 Ways to Enhance Culturally Responsive Teaching
Middle and high school teachers can cultivate student agency to facilitate conversations about difficult subjects in history class.488Incorporating Students’ Native Languages to Enhance Their Learning
Teachers don’t have to speak students’ first languages to make room for these languages in middle and high school classrooms.4113 Strategies to Support English Language Learners in Social Studies
Scaffolding such as visual guides and templates can make it easier for ELLs to grasp material in courses with complicated vocabulary.782Using Inquiry to Channel the Natural Curiosity of All Students
Elementary school social studies classes are a good time to guide students to ask important questions about the world.3113 Strategies to Boost Civics Education
Teachers across the curriculum can promote civil discourse and share digital tools that help high school students develop the skills needed for citizenship.262Scaffolding Discussion Skills With a Socratic Circle
Students deepen their understanding and build a sense of community by engaging with their peers’ reasoned arguments.11.9kReinventing AP Courses With Rigorous Project-Based Learning
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.4.7kMorning Meetings From Pre-K to 12th Grade
Daily discussions and team-building activities meet the physical, social and emotional, and spiritual needs of students.12.9kGetting Their Hands Dirty
Experiential learning—like making incense sticks in factory conditions—teaches kids about real social issues.9.6kUsing Gamification to Increase Engagement During Hybrid Learning
Games that take students on a quest can invigorate social studies and strengthen bonds among learners.3.6kA Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching the Colonization of the Americas
Preparing for the emotions that may arise from discussions of genocide and oppression can help teachers avoid traumatizing students.3.1kInquiry-Based Tasks in Social Studies
Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.8.5kHow to Engage Students in Historical Thinking Using Everyday Objects
Asking students to examine their own possessions from the perspective of a historian in the future helps them sharpens their analytical skills.3.6k