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The Many Uses for Index Cards

Posted on May 1, 2017July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

In the old days, Index Cards were one of the most valuable resources for a research-based classroom. But with the introduction of Interactive Notebooks and then technology tools, the index card became a thing of the past. That shouldn't be...Read More

The Power of the Gel Pen

Posted on April 18, 2017July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

The power of the pen has definitely changed since I started teaching many years ago. Well, actually it is the pen itself that has changed. We've gone from the reliable wooden pencil that required sharpening every so often to the...Read More

Quick Tips for Teaching Geography: Introducing Content

Posted on March 13, 2017July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Teaching Geography is one of the best Social Studies gigs to get! There are so many amazing resources for teaching the course, and fun strategies for teaching Geography are also unlimited. Follow this Quick Tips for Teaching Geography Series to...Read More

Using Games in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom has always been a favorite tool from my teaching toolbox. However, I was always a teacher that wanted rigor in my classroom, so finding appropriate online games was always a challenge. To...Read More

Top 10 Websites for Teaching Geography in the Social Studies Classroom

Posted on September 19, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Teaching Geography is one of my favorite subjects. There is so much to learn, but more importantly, there is so much in our world that is just fascinating to see and hear more about! The best part about teaching in...Read More

Top 15 Websites for Teaching Current Events in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom

Posted on September 12, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Teaching Current Events is so important for the secondary classroom, but finding content-strong, student-appropriate sites can be such a challenge. To make it easier on you, I've compiled these Top 15 Websites for Teaching Current Events! I hope they will...Read More

How to Teach with Big Paper in the Secondary Classroom

Posted on September 5, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Teaching with big paper in the secondary classroom is not a big secret. It is a tool from the past that holds incredible value for middle and high school students, and it's use can encourage a classroom climate and classroom...Read More