Social Studies/History
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in the social sciences.
Culturally Responsive Teaching Favors Depth Over Breadth
A few ideas for history teachers seeking to add teaching resources that reflect the diversity of their students’ lives and backgrounds.263How to Teach Black Resistance Beyond Black History Month
High school students can learn about Black Americans’ fight against social and political oppression throughout the school year.Teaching Black History Beyond Bondage—All Year Long
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.205Grappling With AI Writing Technologies in the Classroom
ChatGPT and other AI tools complicate how teachers think about student writing and how they teach academic integrity.553Connecting Black History to Joy
Black History Month isn’t only about pain—it can be a full-fledged celebration of accomplishments that have shaped America.504Sharing the Meaning of Ramadan With Students
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.264Teaching Historiography in Middle and High School
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.341Scaffolding Discussion Skills With a Socratic Circle
Students deepen their understanding and build a sense of community by engaging with their peers’ reasoned arguments.12.2kUsing Films to Explore Social Justice Issues
Lesson plans for Ava DuVernay’s films and television series guide students to explore social justice issues in the classroom.244Inquiry-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.10.1kCulturally Responsive Ways to Teach the History of Thanksgiving
These resources can help middle and high school students learn about the first Thanksgiving and Native Americans today.922‘Reading’ Films as Text
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.254Creating a PBL Unit Based on Local History in Elementary School
Here’s a framework for a project-based learning unit that guides upper elementary students to develop a rich understanding of local history.499Extending Black History Lessons Beyond February
Black history lessons shouldn’t stop once February ends—Black Americans' contributions to society can be highlighted year round.167Reinventing 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.4.7k