Florida educators can rely on Studies Weekly’s new social studies curriculum to cover the state’s recent changes to Civics and Government standards. The State Board of Education approved the revised Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies in 2021 to ensure students “attain a well-rounded knowledge base to understand how to become great citizens,”…
Did you know May is Jewish American Heritage Month? In 2006, President George W. Bush declared May as a time to recognize the contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation’s history and culture. The first Jewish immigrants came to America in 1654 to escape religious persecution. Although Jewish Americans faced bigotry here too, they built…
A California 4th grade class is making a difference for California’s social studies curriculum. Tiffany Vandehoven’s class at Bishop Elementary in California recently collaborated with members of the Studies Weekly curriculum team to strengthen and amplify the voices of California’s indigenous tribes in Studies Weekly Social Studies. Vandehoven reached out to Studies Weekly in March…
You only need to walk into a store and see St Patrick’s Day decorations to know Irish Americans have profoundly impacted our country’s culture. But what brought so many Irish immigrants to the United States? This overview of Irish American history can help you teach students why they see so many Irish influences today. First…
You may know of William Penn as the founder and proprietor of Pennsylvania, but did you know his second wife – Hannah Callowhill – succeeded him after he died? Callowhill was the only surviving child of wealthy English merchants who taught her accounting and management skills, which she used to help Penn get out of…
World history is full of remarkable women who changed the way we live today. During Women’s History Month or any time of the year, their stories can inspire your students to dream big and make the difference they want to see in the world. Europe Marie Curie, Wiki Commons Marie Curie Polish-born scientist Marie Curie…
You’ve probably heard of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, but there are many lesser known Black women who made history. Each had to overcome racism and sexism to prove they were just as smart and capable as everyone else. Their stories can enrich your social studies teaching any time of the year, not just during…
Happy Black History Month! If you are looking for more ways to celebrate the amazing contributions of Black Americans in history, here are 10 Studies Weekly Online videos you can use to engage students whether teaching in-class or remotely. Log into your Studies Weekly Online account and click the Watch Video button at the top-right…
A lot has changed over the past two years. But you know what hasn’t? Your desire to give students the best social studies education possible. Offering children an exceptional social studies learning experience gives you a sense of pride and makes your job more meaningful. We know that before you purchase a curriculum, you want…
What do crossword puzzles have to do with the American Civil War? According to a 2020 study published in Participatory Educational Research, playing games can enhance social studies education. Gamification – using game-based elements such as point scoring and peer competition – not only helps students do better in school but makes it so they…