If you’ve taught for any length of time, you know that reviewing tough US History TEKS/topics is critical for student success on STAAR. You can teach the heck out of a tough topic in September, but by the test in April, the memory of those lessons are long gone. Reviewing the tough topics is critical. Here are my ideas for teaching the tough TEKS. First things first . . . . don’t let up on ... Read More about Reviewing the Tough TEKS for US History
Constitution Activities that rock!
You’ve taught the Constitution to the best of your ability. You look out at the faces of your students and they are blank. I feel your pain. Teaching the Constitution is hard, especially to younger students. The question is, “What kinds of Constitution activities will help them apply what they know and help them remember?”Every year I teach the Constitution I want to try something new. It’s ... Read More about Constitution Activities that rock!
The Most Awesome Timeline Activity Ever!
Let's be honest. Timeline activities can be really boring for students. Most of the time, students are just copying off a website or book and aren't doing any critical thinking! Adding a little competition and fun create the best timeline activity ever! Enter: Timeline Races! Making a timeline doesn't work. The skill of sequencing can be tough for many students! It’s important ... Read More about The Most Awesome Timeline Activity Ever!
US History Vocabulary Review Activity That Rocks!
US History vocabulary review can be fun and student centered! Using the game Envelope Races, students can review US History vocabulary in a competitive way. Do your students struggle with US History vocabulary? If you have taught History for any length of time, you know that some vocabulary is just HARD to learn, apply and remember. Popular Sovereignty anyone? What about Political ... Read More about US History Vocabulary Review Activity That Rocks!
Teaching the Industrial Revolution Inventions
Teaching the industrial revolution inventions can be so boring! Our textbooks often put the industrial revolution inventions in multiple places and they are often just a sentence or two! Getting students to process the impact of the industrial revolution inventions in a meaningful way is always my goal.When I put this lesson together, I wanted to get kids up and moving. What better way to teach ... Read More about Teaching the Industrial Revolution Inventions
My favorite First Week of School Activity
The first week of school is crazy. From the first day of school through at least the first week, we have schedule changes, assemblies and all the chaos! I mean my class is nuts. I needed a first week of school activity I could do with kids that would get them interested in my class in a meaningful way. We all need an activity for the first week of school that goes beyond the normal “get to ... Read More about My favorite First Week of School Activity
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