How to Create Inquiry-Based Learning in Social Studies
For the vast majority of us, our high school history and social studies classes involved either a lot of memorization, a lot of movies, or both. Either way, they didn’t…
Your Guide to Running a Successful Student Council Meeting
One of the main responsibilities of being a student council advisor is often the most intimidating: running the official student council meeting.These meetings are different from the informal ones you…
25 Great YA Books that Teach Activism and Leadership
Classroom libraries have been all the rage on Instagram in ELA and Social Studies classrooms the last few years. But, really, if you teach an elective like Leadership or advise…
5 Off-Year Election Activities To Engage Your Civics Students
Teaching civics during a presidential election year is always exciting. Kids are more engaged, there are endless resources available, and, of course, there’s the much-anticipated finale of Election Day results. …
Teaching Acts of Kindness with 5 Thank You Letter Project Ideas
It’s never a bad time to teach how to write a heartfelt thank you note. Whether it is for November’s season of gratitude, February’s Random Acts of Kindness Day, or end-of-the-school-year…
7 Ways to Create a More Inclusive Homecoming All Week Long
Homecoming Week carries a lot of familiar traditions and anticipated experiences that are exciting and fun, no doubt. But unfortunately, there can also be feelings of isolation and anxiety for…
30 High School Homecoming Spirit Week Theme Ideas (with Subthemes!)
Once the dates are circled on the calendar and the dance venue reserved, your students will immediately want to choose their Homecoming or spirit week theme. The 30 spirit week…
5 Thematic Inquiry Ideas to Frame Your US History Course
So, you’re interested in teaching history more thematically, but not quite ready to commit? Or you’re following a strict scope and sequence, but want to zoom out at least a…
How to Plan an Awesome School Assembly Using These 5 Steps
“It takes a great assembly to be better than no assembly at all.” This our mantra whenever my student leaders get into assembly planning mode. I shamelessly borrowed and tweaked…
Teach Primary Source Analysis Like A Pro With These 5 Strategies
Any history teacher knows that a primary source-based course is the best way to teach the stories and lessons of the past in a way that’s both rich and intriguing. …
