A good history lesson is like a stage play. The lighting, the actors, the set—it all works together to draw the audience in. But behind every great performance? Summer rehearsals. Summer is when I plan my first few “acts” of the year. I always ask: What will hook them? Maybe it’s a simulation, a mystery... Continue Reading →
What Summer Can Teach Us About the School Year
There’s something about the quiet of summer mornings that gets me thinking. No bells, no lesson plans, no grading. Just a cup of tea and a good book. But even in that stillness, the gears don’t stop turning. As social studies teachers, we live in stories—and summer is its own kind of narrative. A preface,... Continue Reading →
Collaboration is Key
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... Continue Reading →
Lyceum of History 