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Social studies class discussion strategies can help students move from knowing information to thinking about it. Many students can tell you what happened after a
The way you start the year in social studies can set the tone for everything that follows. While it can be tempting to jump straight
Movement in middle school can be a powerful tool for increasing engagement, managing student energy, and creating more active learning experiences in social studies. Let’s
One of my favorite social studies activities is a collaborative poster activity. Over the years, I’ve used collaborative posters to help students connect with new
Podcast activities can be a powerful way to increase engagement in middle school social studies while still keeping lesson prep easy and realistic for teachers.
Social studies warm ups are often treated as something simple to help students settle into class, but they can also become one of the easiest
