Teacher Background Chocolate has not always come in the sweet creamy consistency we know and love today. Originally, chocolate...
American Values and Beliefs
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Kinder, Teaching StrategiesTeacher Background The purpose of this week is to tie the celebrations and symbols of the United States to...
Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Civics and Government, Kinder, social studies, Teaching StrategiesTeacher Background Students should understand the differences between the rights and the responsibilities of citizens. Vocabulary Civil Rights: the...
The Candy Bomber Of Berlin
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Kinder, Teaching Strategies, well-beingTeacher Background: After the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945, the Allied Powers divided Germany into territories or...
Collaborative Conversations Using the Jigsaw Strategy
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kinder, social studies, Teaching StrategiesGrade Levels: K-8 Social Studies Strands: Civics/Government, Geography, Economics, & History Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Collaborative conversations foster effective...
Using Local Historical Societies with Elementary Students
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, History, Kinder, social studies, teacher tips, Teaching StrategiesEvery family collects objects from their lives. Objects that make work easier. Objects to meet needs. Objects to satisfy...
Formative Assessment
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Kinder, Teaching StrategiesWhy: (Purpose) Cooperative Learning Encourages responsibility and self-management Ability to modify instruction to increase learning Deep Learning Self-directed learning...
Stop and Jot Strategy
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Kinder, Teaching StrategiesGrade Levels: 1-6 Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Deep learning Students will be able to dive deeper into...
Economic Choices
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Economics, Kinder, Teaching Strategies, well-beingTeacher Background To make economic choices, students need to understand the value of work, and how it provides income...
Secret Lives of Objects Lesson Plan: Harriet Tubman’s Journal
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, History, Teaching StrategiesTeacher Background Harriet Tubman was born enslaved by a Maryland plantation owner. Hardships and mistreatment by her enslaver were...
Using Google Books for Research
Studies Weekly, , 4-5 Lesson Plans, Curriculum Corner, 4th, 5th, 6th, Teaching StrategiesGrade Levels: All Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Research provides students the opportunity to explore subjects...
Using Exit Tickets
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, K-3 Lesson Plans, Lesson Plans 4th - 6th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Teaching StrategiesGrades: All Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Exit tickets give students frequent opportunities to develop character, think like...
Identifying Features and Structures of Informational Text
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Teaching StrategiesGrade Levels: All Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Greater Engagement Labeling guides students to dig further into text...
Four Corners Teaching Strategy
Studies Weekly, , 4-5 Lesson Plans, Curriculum Corner, K-3 Lesson Plans, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Teaching StrategiesGrade Levels: All Social Studies Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Cooperative Learning Promotes peer-to-peer discussion Encourages decision-making, self-management, and listening...
Most Important Book Strategy
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Kinder, Teaching StrategiesGrades: K-5 Social Studies Strands: Government and Civics, Geography, Economics, History, Culture Using this strategy in Kindergarten and building...
Active Reading Strategies
Studies Weekly, , 4-5 Lesson Plans, Curriculum Corner, K-3 Lesson Plans, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Civics and Government, Teaching StrategiesGrades: 1-5 Social Studies Strands: Civics and Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Deep learning Self-directed learning Effective communication...
Possible Sentences Vocab Strategy
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Teaching StrategiesGrades: 3-5 Strands: Civics/Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Deep Learning Effective communication Self-directed learning Develops a connection to...
Curriculum Corner Strategy – (Jigsaw)
Studies Weekly, , Curriculum Corner, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, HistoryGrade 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)...