5 Tips for Fostering Great Student Collaboration in the New Year

5 Tips for Fostering Great Student Collaboration in the New Year

Posted on by Michele Luck
As teachers, we know that the beginning of the school year can set the tone for the rest of the academic year. It's essential to establish a positive classroom environment that fosters collaboration, communication, and teamwork. By starting the school...Read More
Monday Mapping: Centers in the Secondary Classroom

Monday Mapping: Centers in the Secondary Classroom

Posted on by Michele Luck
Introduce students to the basic concepts in any lesson using Centers.  Through reading lessons, matching cards, and games, students learn or review the content and the skills needed for any Social Studies course while having fun and engaging discussion with...Read More
In Honor of Our Founding Fathers: Addressing Protests and Creating Resolutions

In Honor of Our Founding Fathers: Addressing Protests and Creating Resolutions

Posted on by Michele Luck
On September 17th, 1787, the Founding Fathers approved the proposed Constitution of the United States.  They worked diligently to address the wrongs protested by the American colonists that had started the Revolution, and they created a document that could continue...Read More
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Lecture versus Student-Centered Instruction

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Lecture versus Student-Centered Instruction

Posted on by Michele Luck
As a high school student, I HATED my history courses.  I had boring teachers who stood at the front of the class and lectured to us from bell to bell.  And then came Mr. Hurt for my Junior year United...Read More