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7 Incredible Books to Read with World History Students

Posted on March 19, 2018July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching World History is watching your students transform from observers of history to historians. World History offers a unique perspective on history and social studies as a whole; culturally-diverse viewpoints, experiences, and lesson...Read More

Monday Mapping: The Most Important Lesson

Posted on March 2, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

I've taught in a few schools over my academic career, and now most of my students have grown up and moved on into adulthood. Still, when I run into my former students, one conversation always takes place - the most...Read More

It’s A Wrap! Beating the Clock to Wrap-Up Lessons

Posted on October 27, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

You start off the lesson with a great attention grabber, your interactive lecture had students engaged and excited, your mini-activity successfully reinforced the key ideas of the lesson, and then...Five minutes left until the bell. In many classes, teachers give...Read More

United Nations Day: Studying Historic Events with Documents and Images

Posted on October 23, 2014July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

On October 24th, 1945, the required number of nations ratified the United Nations Charter, including the United States of America, making the UN the international organization for peace. The charter was encouraged by American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as he...Read More

Bellringers: Class Starters to Engage

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

What is a bellringer? If you ask 10 different teachers, you will get 10 different answers. And then, if you ask 10 administrators or curriculum legislators, you will add even more definitions to the list. Some see bellringers as a...Read More

I’m Off To Make the Donuts: Your Boring Curriculum Problems Solved

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

Every Social Studies certified teacher could be assigned a number of different courses in the Social Studies Department. My first year of teaching was just that nightmare, with 6 different preps within 3 different courses. I taught both honors and...Read More

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