It’s the End of February!

It’s the End of February!

Posted on by Michele Luck
The month is almost over, and if you have forgotten, it was the month for so many celebrations!  We celebrated our presidents and we've celebrated Black History.  Or did we?  So many of us, all across the country, including the...Read More
Why Should We Study Individual Presidents?

Why Should We Study Individual Presidents?

Posted on by Michele Luck
As a first year teacher, many years ago, I was given the task of teaching Government to freshmen.  There are so many challenges in that task, but for me, one that stood out was teaching about the executive office.  I...Read More
Teaching Perspective and Point of View in Social Studies

Teaching Perspective and Point of View in Social Studies

Posted on by Michele Luck
Welcome to my series on Teaching the Standards in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom! I hope this series will help you address the standards while being able to keep the course your own. In this post, we will focus on...Read More
Curriculum Mapping The Easy Way!

Curriculum Mapping The Easy Way!

Posted on by Michele Luck
One of the most feared responsibilities for new teachers, or even teachers changing courses, is preparing the dreaded curriculum map.  In the ole days, we taught with lesson plans, knowing the big picture, but unsure about when we would get...Read More