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
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?”
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!
U.S. History STAAR Review
It’s crunch time…. otherwise known as STAAR review time! I get asked all the time how I review for STAAR…
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Playing Jenga in the Classroom
I simply love review games in my US History class! Who doesn’t enjoy hearing their students reviewing content and being…
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