James Baldwin said, "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." As I am writing this, it...

One of the most commonly asked questions I get is how to add more movement to social studies class. If you find that teaching social...

Looking to move beyond the outdated social studies textbook? Using primary sources in your World History class provides so many...

If you want to move away from an outdated textbook or are in the process of piecing together lessons from the lack of a social studies...

One social studies question I get quite often at the start of the year is: "Where do I begin?" I believe that before we dive into our...

Providing students with a high-quality social studies education is non-negotiable. You may have just a textbook or maybe without a...

Are you gearing up to teach the 1920s? The reality is that the Roaring Twenties wasn't exactly "roaring" for everyone. It's important...

Are you teaching World War I, and looking for ways to have your students analyze primary sources? Maybe you're hoping to have your...

Did you know that a recent report found that 87% of state history standards make no mention of Native American history after 1900? This...

Are you looking for an engaging and meaningful activity to add to your Women's Suffrage or 19th Amendment unit? I've put together a...

As educators, we should be teaching Black history throughout the year—not just during the month of February. Black History Month should...

Are you looking for a new way to get your students out of their seats and engaged with your social studies content? Gallery Walks are a...

Bring history to life in your classroom! Instead of just reading through a textbook or lecturing, allow your students to become...

Carving out time for social studies in the elementary classroom can seem daunting. With all of the standards, continual testing, and more...