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If you wait for something, it’ll go on sale. This is certainly one lesson I’ve picked up over the years, often the hard way. As teachers, we’re often the last group of people who have time, but if you’re willing to step back and wait not just for a sale, but for a great opportunity
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Don’t worry about social studies, it’s not a tested subject. What elementary teacher hasn’t heard that? But the sad reality is social studies lack of priority stems largely from the subjects that are tested, aka math and reading. Look, we know math and reading are important. What often goes unthought of is that social studies
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“Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results.” ~Machiavelli When most of
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Assessing and reflecting on Document-Based Questions (DBQs) is a crucial step in the learning process. After students complete a DBQ, encourage them to take time to reflect on their experience. Start by asking them to identify what they found challenging. Did they struggle with analyzing the documents, understanding the historical context, or constructing their arguments?
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Connecting DBQs to the curriculum is essential for creating a cohesive and engaging learning experience. By selecting documents that align with your current unit of study, you can enhance the relevance and depth of students’ understanding. For example, when teaching about the American Revolution, incorporating primary sources such as letters from soldiers, excerpts from the
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Last week we looked at getting started with artificial intelligence, or AI. This week I want to show you something that’ll seem shocking. I want to show you how to teach students to use AI. I know it seems counterintuitive to teach students how to use something that many are already using to write papers,
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“You just can’t differentiate between a robot and the very best of humans.” Isaac Asimov penned these words in I, Robot over seven decades ago. Today, it seems like we’re increasingly moving towards that reality. Whether it’s an ad to write an entire book using AI or students using AI to complete homework for students,
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As educators, we recognize the profound impact collaborative learning can have on student success. Encouraging students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss and analyze documents is an invaluable strategy in the social studies classroom. This approach not only enhances individual understanding but also fosters a richer learning environment where diverse perspectives can
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I don’t know about you, but there’s been times in my life where I’ve wondered ‘what if.’ What if we didn’t choose the house we’re in? What if we had taken this job instead of that one? History can be the same way. How would history be different if the Americans lost the war of
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