Using the Stop and Jot Strategy
Using the Stop and Jot StrategyFeb 23, 2021 • Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER Grade Levels: 1-6 Social Studies Strands: All The Purpose: Deep learning Students will be able to dive deeper…
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Economic Choices
Economic ChoicesFeb. 16, 2021 • Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER Teacher Background To make economic choices, students need to understand the value of work, and how it provides income so people can…
Secret Lives of Objects Lesson Plan: Harriet Tubman’s Journal
Secret Lives of Objects Lesson Plan: Harriet Tubman’s JournalFeb 11, 2021 • Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER Teacher Background Harriet Tubman was born enslaved by a Maryland plantation owner. Hardships and mistreatment…
Using Google Books for Research
Using Google Books for ResearchJan 12, 2021 • Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER This strategy is applicable to all grade levels and all strands of social studies. The Purpose: Deep Learning Research…
Using Exit Tickets Strategy
Using Exit Tickets StrategyDec 10, 2020 • Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER This strategy is applicable to all grade levels and all strands of learning. The Purpose: Deep Learning Exit tickets give students frequent opportunities…
Identifying Informational Text Features and Structures
Identifying Informational Text Features and StructuresDec. 03, 2020 • By Studies Weekly Grade Levels: All Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Greater Engagement Labeling guides students to dig further into…
Four Corners Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
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…
Most Important Book Strategy
Most Important Book StrategyNov 11, 2020 • Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER This strategy is applicable to grades K-5 and the following strands of social studies; Government and Civics, Geography, Economics, History, Culture. …
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
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…