Go To Geography Resources for Upper Elementary
Geography is an important part of any social studies curriculum. Some of the concepts even cross into science standards. What I love about geography is that helps our students connect…
The Best Summer Reads for Teachers
Ahhhhhhhhh! Summer time is almost here. The time when teachers rest and reboot for the next year. It’s the time when we get the house back in order and spend…
Fun Social Studies Activities for Middle School
Engaging students in social studies can be difficult. After all, most social studies class provide one, thick, textbook and that’s about it. I don’t know about you, but from my…
What are Boom Cards?
There’s a really good chance that you recently started hearing about Boom Cards. You might even find yourself wondering “What are Boom Cards?” First off, they have nothing to do…
A Project Based Learning Example From Start to Finish
Project based learning is a great way to get your students engaged in real world problem solving without even realizing it! The thought of starting project based learning can be…
Project Based Learning Idea: Plan a Road Trip
Project based learning is a fantastic way to expose students to real world problems and activities. It engages them in learning skills and problem solving in a way that traditional…