CCSS for Social Studies Archives - Page 2 of 4

He Said, She Said! Inviting Community Involvement

Posted on August 28, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

As we study topics in history, we are often dependent on the information available in texts and through other basic resources, primary or secondary. But, for modern events, we have a wealth of resources at our fingertips. Inviting the community...Read More

Super Secondary Labor Free Labor Day Blog Hop

Posted on August 25, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Whether you start back to school after Labor Day, or you have already been in the classroom for weeks, you need a break from the stress of starting off the school year! To help you be "Labor Free" this Labor...Read More

Have You Found Your Game?

Posted on August 18, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Most Social Studies classrooms and synonymous with heavy reading and content learning. They are seldom discussed in terms of play, fun, or interaction. And that is sad! So, Have You Found Your Game? Playing games is HISTORIC, and in the...Read More

Start the School Year with Great Tools in Your Teacher Toolbox!

Posted on August 7, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

The tools you provide your students in the first weeks of school will be the ones that have the greatest impact on your students' success. Introduce them to valuable learning skills, and help them to create their own learning tool...Read More

That Dream Trip

Posted on May 12, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Since I started reading (and actually being read to as a small child) I have imagined visiting the places in my favorites stories or books. The settings always came off the page to me and were so visual in my...Read More

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo!

Posted on May 3, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

On May 5th, many across the United States of America and in Mexico will be celebrating their heritage. Most Americans misunderstand this celebration, thinking it is Mexico's independence day, just like Americans celebrate every July 4th. Cinco de Mayo is...Read More