Social Studies

There are so many wonderful books to celebrate African American history. In my classroom, I love filling my shelves with all different...

If you were in the path of a horrible storm, my thoughts and sympathies are with you. This week, our community finds itself rebuilding...

A timeline of major causes and key events will help your students connect to the historical events surrounding the American Revolutionary...

When I moved to 5th grade and started teaching American history, I had to scramble to find interesting and engaging lesson on the...

My students love map activities. There is a buzz of excitement when I pull down the very old, faded, oversized board map. When they look...

No matter where you are on the Social Studies teaching spectrum - from "I love Social Studies and could teach it all day long" to "Please...

What is Juneteenth? For the longest time, I did not know what Juneteenth was. No idea. I didn't learn about it in school. I never went to...

Teaching about Ellis Island Ellis Island is an icon of American history. It tells stories of hope, adventure, and new beginnings. There...

Teaching the American Revolution can be a lot of fun. Kids love learning about history, especially when there's a power struggle between...