Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government. Therefore, it is right and fair we have more influence on the actions of government.” history and civics to be studied in an interdisciplinary manner.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs. But what about when you’re teaching English or social studies? There are also opportunities for job shadowing or interning at these companies.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 326

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Engage students in meaningful activities : Keep students engaged and motivated until the last day of school by planning meaningful end-of-year projects or events. Reflective activities : Encourage students to reflect on their growth and set goals for the future.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 309

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Studying a Historical Figure See: The teacher presents a portrait or image of a historical figure. This could include discussions about how fractions are used in various professions, such as cooking or construction, or how understanding fractions contributes to fairness and equity in sharing resources.

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Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Meanwhile, almost 40 percent of the American public still contest the results of a free and fair election, and with the 2024 federal election around the corner, political polarization in the United States seems neverending, leaving democracy in an arguably fragile state. To reach every student in the U.S.,

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History Education Social Studies Essay 194

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Thinking Nation , for instance, a nonprofit dedicated to improving social studies education, recently switched from paying educators to grade essays based on a rubric to an AI chatbot. The chatbot is getting trained on the same rubric to instantly give students feedback on their ability to critically evaluate historical text.

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Education Testing Feedback English 310

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We want all children to attend a public school where there is a nurse, the arts, band, orchestra, novels, field trips, technology and daily classes in the “untested subjects” (such as science and social studies). Teachers want fair funding for all schools. It’s time to return the education field to the educators.

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Teachers Schools Disabilities Fairness 215

Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Use it in math to talk through different ways to solve a problem, in science to make predictions, in reading to dive into character choices, or in social studies to unpack big ideas like fairness or impact. You Can Use It Anywhere, With Any Grade Think-Pair-Share isnt tied to one subject, it works anywhere.

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Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 77

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2016

The English language arts department debuted its curriculum in the 2015-16 school year, and the math, science and social studies departments will introduce curricula during each consecutive school year. The Pennsylvania Legislature is joining the U.S.

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Textbooks Fairness Social Studies Math 172

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

I have seen powerful learning emerge when students explore a topic like “community resilience” through the lenses of science, social studies, and civic action. For me, it means creating a school where every child feels seen, every teacher feels heard, and every decision reflects a commitment to fairness and belonging.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

If you’d like to be featured in our S’Cool Tools column, click here to leave your very own Teacher Case Study. I used the science and social studies curriculum from Kids Discover to make the connection between social studies and STEM throughout the school year. Describe how you used the product.

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Social Studies Teachers STEM Math 125

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Every new school year I think about Esther’s words as I strive to create an environment for my students that supports language acquisition and learning through social studies content. Just the recognition of this counter narrative has changed my teaching. But there are also other steps I’ve taken to change my practice.

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English Language Languages Teachers 199

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2019

This year, a seventh grade English class designed games to highlight the theme in “The Giver” and a second grade class built gingerbread models of Chicago landmarks for an interdisciplinary math and social studies unit.

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Fairness Confidentiality Students Interdisciplinary 163

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Learn more about Marlboro Township's impressive results and download a case study. The same study looked at students who were not struggling—reading on grade level in grade three. And the study showed that those students actually regressed. This philosophy does not provide equity and fairness. Study Island.

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English Achievement Reading Grades 161

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

Think about how the use of social media may have affected the 1860 presidential election. Teachers Know Best, 2015 Report This sort of thinking on the part of your students fits neatly into the four dimensions of the National Council for the Social Studies Inquiry Arc and my own C4 Framework. I’m curious.

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Social Studies Mobile Devices History Fairness 113

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

If they did, their students wouldn’t be the only ones to benefit; studies show incorporating character education is good for teachers, too. Whether it’s home-grown or off-the-shelf, the possibilities for adding future-ready skills to a science or social studies project are endless. But how do I apply service to science?

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Skills Teaching Students Curriculum 159

Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

I taught there for 19 years, and taught pretty much anything that would keep me employed within social studies. I also understood that a lot of my time would be searching the library's collections with my civics and social studies lens, and trying to find primary sources that I thought could be used.

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History Social Studies Study Writing 176

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Fourth graders put finishing touches on pamphlets and presentations about how individuals can make a difference in cleaning up our local watershed to share at their River Fair. We always start with the content defined by our state standards in science, social studies, and English language arts.

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Fairness Students Knowledge Science 148

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

In social studies, students printed a map of Europe, while in science they printed a replica of a fingerprint so they could feel its raised ridges. “ I don’t charge the kid who needs the printer for the science fair, though. We charge students 0.1 cents per gram and it costs us 0.05 cents per gram,” Hutt said. “We

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Fairness Social Studies Blended Learning Coaching 128

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

The mandate made New Jersey second in the nation to implement such a measure; California’s so-called FAIR Education Act (Senate Bill 48) was passed in 2011. We also want to make sure this material is not just available in social studies classes. We’re focusing on collaboration, communication and resilience, specifically.

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Curriculum Disabilities Social Studies History 108

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2023

Social Studies Projects: Present different cultures, religions, or political systems. Here are a few ideas of how your children can use them: Science Projects: Compare and contrast different plant species, highlight the life cycle of an organism, or explain the effects of different environmental factors on an ecosystem.

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Assignments Learning Science History 148

Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2025

Jami Rhue : I never thought of librarianship until I went to a job fair for Chicago Public Schools, and they were looking for school librarians. I really need to get back into the library so that I can do media studies and media literacy. What brought you to your current role? But my principal had already hired a new school librarian.

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Education Schools Attention Language 151

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 21, 2025

Perfect for a social studies class, language arts, or a dedicated sociology course, these sociology questions for 8th grade will intrigue even your most reluctant writers. Do you feel like this is fair? What is the most significant social movement from the last 100 years? Why do cultures develop stereotypes?

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Questions Grades Social Studies Middle School 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2016

Although this list is specifically being written for a math classroom, the nice thing about Nearpod is that they have a library of lessons that covers other subjects as well like ELA, Science, Social Studies, and even Digital Citizenship. Twitter is probably one of the most misunderstood tech tools available to teachers today.

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Math Fairness Assignments Multiple Choice Questions 104

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Should employers be allowed to check their employees social media accounts? Is it fair to judge someone based on social media posts from years ago? Are TV shows and movies diverse enough to reflect 21st-century society? Are the drawbacks of animal testing worth the benefits to humans? Do parents deserve respect no matter what?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 17, 2017

It changed our day-to-day writing instruction practices, gave students more power over their own learning, and happily, made writing exercises more real and applicable for other departments like social studies. This is a fair criticism.

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Testing Essay English Writing 76

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Students may have deadlines but can often choose the time of day they study. Social Interaction Traditional: Daily in-person interactions, extracurricular activities, sports teams. Online: Opportunities for socialization exist through virtual clubs, events, and group projects, but they require more initiative.

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Motivation Schools Assignments Art 52

Edsurge

JULY 19, 2022

Kris is one of so many kids I see in this place, the school where I work as an eighth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher. It’s not fair,” Kris says. “No, There is something to be said about the universal effects of suffering, but it won’t be by me, not here. In a few weeks, the bottom is going to fall out.

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Ethics Students Assignments Fairness 210

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2018

Carl Brownlee, a former United States Marine officer, is a middle school social studies teacher at Fisher Magnet Upper Academy. My children are being cheated because they are not given the same experiences as their counterparts in other schools, and that’s not fair,” says Brownlee. During the 2015-16 school year, only 0.7

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Teachers Schools Coaching Fairness 134

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Facilitate a respectful discussion when you bring these controversial debate topics or writing prompts for high school to your classroom Are immigration laws in the United States fair? Should American voters be required to show identification at the polls? Would it be better to raise taxes to provide free healthcare for all citizens?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

Some teachers objected to those numbers, saying they minimize the political stresses many of them are actually experiencing, says Brendan Gillis, the associations director of teaching and learning, who oversaw the study. Conditions havent improved for social studies teachers since. We feel so polarized right now.

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History Social Studies Teachers Textbooks 177

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Make it easier to become a teacher Laura Patranella, fourth grade English and social studies teacher at Vogel Elementary in Seguin, Texas I want President Trump to know: The basic economics of becoming a teacher really dont make sense. Below, we highlight four educators requests for Trump as his administration takes shape.

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Teachers Schools Elementary School Elementary School 261

Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 6, 2025

Round 1 is kind of like the game Taboo: One player comes up and gives as many social studies clues as possible without saying the word and the card and tries to get their team to guess the word. One social studies related word that will get their team to guess the word and each card is worth five points. 1 point per card.

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Teaching Culture Language Languages 78