If you’ve taught for any length of time, you know that there are certain TEKS/topics that are tough for students to remember long term. You can teach the heck out of it in September, but by the STAAR test the memory of those lessons are long gone. Reviewing the tough topics is critical. Here are my ideas for teaching the tough TEKS
The Most Awesome Timeline Activity Ever!
Let’s be honest. Timeline activities can be really boring. Most of the time, students are just coping off a website of book aren’t doing any critical thinking. Adding a little competition and fun make for the best timeline activity ever!
US History Vocabulary Review Activity That Rocks!
If you have taught US History for any length of time, you know that some vocabulary is just HARD to learn, apply and remember. Popular Sovereignty anyone? This US History vocabulary activity is fun and student centered! Great for struggling learners and English language learners.
Class Competition Games Your Students Will Love
Classroom Competition is not only fun, but it’s one of my secrets to high scores on standardized testing like STAAR in Texas!
How to Engage in US History STAAR Review All Year Long
US History STAAR. Standardized tests. There is so much to teach and so little time to do so! That’s why for US History STAAR, we spend all year spiraling content to review!
