Using Inquiry-Based Learning in 4 Easy Steps
Using Inquiry-Based Learning in Four Easy StepsApril 14, 2021 • Studies Weekly Students learn at a deeper level when they ask lots of questions, according to John Nabors, Studies Weekly…
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10 Female Painters Who Shaped Art History
10 Female Painters Who Shaped Art HistoryMarch 23, 2021 • Studies Weekly Many female painters have made significant contributions to art history. Not only did they create masterpieces, but they…
3 Ways to Keep Students Engaged When Summer Is Calling
3 Ways to Keep Students Engaged When Summer Is CallingMar. 22, 2021 • By Studies Weekly As the school year comes to a close, students are eager to leave classwork…
Implementing Integrated Learning in Your School and District
Implementing Integrated Learning in Your School and DistrictJan. 19, 2021 • Studies Weekly “Life is integrated. Why isn’t learning?” —Tom Vander Ark Charlie Perryman, director of Professional Development with Studies…
Identifying Informational Text Features and Structures
Identifying Informational Text Features and StructuresDate goes here • Author goes here Grade Levels: All Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Greater Engagement Labeling guides students to dig further into text…
Four Corners Teaching Strategy
Four Corners Teaching StrategyNov. 18, 2020 • Studies Weekly Why: (Purpose) Cooperative Learning Promotes peer-to-peer discussion Encourages decision-making, self-management, and listening Deep Learning Collaborative learning Effective communication Developing academic mindsets…
Active Reading Strategies
Active Reading StrategiesNov. 11, 2020 • Studies Weekly Grades: 1-5 Social Studies Strands: Civics and Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Deep learning Self-directed learning Effective communication Collaboration Higher student…
Lesson 9: Political Campaigns (Grades 4-5)
Lesson 9: Political Campaigns (Grades 4-5)Updated Oct. 10, 2024 • Studies Weekly Student Expectations Understand what a political campaign is. Examine the strategies political candidates use to try to convince…
Possible Sentences Vocab Strategy
Possible Sentences Vocab StrategyOct. 29, 2020 • Studies Weekly Grades: 3-5 Strands: Civics/Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Effective communication Self-directed learning Develops a connection to text Higher…
Lesson 10: The Election and the Electoral College (Grade 4-5)
Lesson 10: The Election and the Electoral College (Grade 4-5)Updated Oct. 15, 2024 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson: Students will have a practical experience with the electoral college…