Michele Luck, Author at A Lesson Plan for Teachers

Value of Open Ended Questions in the Social Studies Classroom

Posted on September 27, 2021September 29, 2021 by Michele Luck

While teachers hate the idea of grading hundreds of essays, open-ended questions are the key to assessing student understanding in the Social Studies Classroom. But, open-ended questions don't have to be lengthy or overwhelming in the instruction or assessment phase....Read More

How to Grade Primary Source Analysis in the Interactive Classroom

Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Michele Luck

By now, you may feel confident in assigning lessons with a Primary Source Analysis skillset. However, you may feel less certain about the grading process. When you grade Primary Source Analysis activities, you should focus on skills practice, not right...Read More

Useful Teaching Strategies for the Renaissance and Reformation

Posted on August 31, 2021September 11, 2021 by Michele Luck

The Renaissance and Reformation unit is often the transition from the Middle Ages into modern times in World History. As such, many courses across the country start with this unit. Engaging students here with useful and effective teaching strategies helps...Read More

Settling America: How to Effortlessly Teach Colonization

Posted on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 by Michele Luck

When teaching the Colonization of the American Colonies, it's important to cover the different strands of Social Studies. These include geography, culture, history, government, and economics. Comparing and contrasting between the colonies, while focusing on these areas, is an important...Read More

New Teaching Tips for Teaching the Age of Exploration

Posted on August 3, 2021August 4, 2021 by Michele Luck

Whether you're a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator, you can always use a new perspective on teaching! Teaching, especially teaching history, can become mundane or repetitive if not done carefully. Using new and innovating teaching tips and trips will...Read More

Strong Strategies You Need to Know for Teaching Ancient Civilizations

Posted on July 19, 2021July 23, 2021 by Michele Luck

Because Ancient Civilizations (Ancient World History) is often one of the first history courses your middle or high school students encounter, it's important to teach with a foundational approach. In an Ancient World History class, the strategies that are fun...Read More

Introducing Geography with Ease and Fun

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 by Michele Luck

Every Social Studies class should include beginning lessons in introducing geography. Geography skills form a solid foundation for other history exploration. Of course, if you're teaching a full Geography course, you'll need to do a deeper dive. Developing this solid...Read More

School Supplies: Fun & Frugal Back to School Items You Need

Posted on July 5, 2021July 6, 2021 by Michele Luck

Back to school shopping is always the most exciting time of the year! Students love picking out fancy notebooks, pens, and other supplies, but they aren't the only ones that should splurge on great accessories! Teachers can also benefit from...Read More

Simple Teaching Strategies for Every Classroom

Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by Michele Luck

Teaching styles often vary from classroom to classroom. Further, students learn in multi-faceted ways. But, modifying your teaching style to accommodate doesn't have to be intimidating. To ease your stress this year, try these teaching strategies for every classroom! There...Read More

Teaching Elementary Social Studies

Posted on May 26, 2021June 22, 2021 by Michele Luck

As a middle and high school Social Studies teacher, I have long begged for Social Studies lessons to be taught more in the Elementary classroom. I've been given a litany of excuses from lack of time to lack of teacher...Read More