Teaching Slavery in Upper Elementary: An Interview with Scholar Richard Josey
Slavery is an uncomfortable, quite painful topic to teach. The first mention of enslaved individuals often occurs in upper elementary social studies. Many teachers are…
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How to Make Your Social Studies Lessons Come to Life for Students
Teaching Social Studies is so much more than dates, people, and events of bygone years. History can inspire students, impart valuable lessons, and help students…
Real Talk for New Upper Elementary Teachers
I love the excitement and enthusiasm I see when I meet a new teacher. You guys can’t wait to get into your classrooms and start…
Encouraging Students to Become “UP”standers!
What is an UPstander? It’s an individual, young or old, who sees wrongdoing or injustice and does something. UPstanders speak up and take action. UPstander…
How to Teach About Jamestown Settlement
If you’re looking for ideas on how to teach about Jamestown, you’re in the right place! Jamestown is a story that fascinates adults and children…