Teacher Background Chocolate has not always come in the sweet creamy consistency we know and love today. Originally, chocolate...
Teacher Background The purpose of this week is to tie the celebrations and symbols of the United States to...
Teacher Background Students should understand the differences between the rights and the responsibilities of citizens. Vocabulary Civil Rights: the...
Teacher Background: After the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945, the Allied Powers divided Germany into territories or...
Grade Levels: K-8 Social Studies Strands: Civics/Government, Geography, Economics, & History Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Collaborative conversations foster effective...
Every family collects objects from their lives. Objects that make work easier. Objects to meet needs. Objects to satisfy...
Why: (Purpose) Cooperative Learning Encourages responsibility and self-management Ability to modify instruction to increase learning Deep Learning Self-directed learning...
Grade Levels: 1-6 Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Deep learning Students will be able to dive deeper into...
Teacher Background To make economic choices, students need to understand the value of work, and how it provides income...
Teacher Background Harriet Tubman was born enslaved by a Maryland plantation owner. Hardships and mistreatment by her enslaver were...
Grade Levels: All Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Research provides students the opportunity to explore subjects...
Grades: All Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Exit tickets give students frequent opportunities to develop character, think like...
Grade Levels: All Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Greater Engagement Labeling guides students to dig further into text...
Grade Levels: All Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Cooperative Learning Promotes peer-to-peer discussion Encourages decision-making, self-management, and listening...
Grades: K-5 Social Studies Strands: Government and Civics, Geography, Economics, History, Culture Using this strategy in Kindergarten and building...
Grades: 1-5 Social Studies Strands: Civics and Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Deep learning Self-directed learning Effective communication...
Grades: 3-5 Strands: Civics/Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Effective communication Self-directed learning Develops a connection to...
Grade Levels: 3-5 Strands: Civics and Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Cooperative Learning Collaborative team-based tasks Encourages responsibility...
Vocabulary Grades: K-8 Why: (Purpose) Vocabulary instruction aligns with deep learning by helping students make connections between words and...
Grades: K-5 Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Higher Student Achievement Engages students in a classroom or small group discussion, and...
Strategy Title: Graphic Organizers Grade Levels: K-8 Social Studies Strands: Government and Civics Geography Economics History Culture Why: (Purpose)...