If you have taught for any length of time, then you know the attention span of students is getting worse by the minute. The ability to retain information long term is a huge struggle. Retrieval practice helps students make connections and retain information long term.
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.
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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Low Prep Game for Secondary Classrooms
We all have those days when we need to change things up a bit and do something fun, still want…
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