Combining Social Studies and STEM in a Project-Based Learning Unit
How combining social studies and STEM into a project-based learning activity can benefit students
How to Promote Strong Writing Skills in Social Studies
Learning how to write well is essential for effective communication, and students benefit from getting a lot of practice in classes beyond English.
5 Activities to Get Kids Writing in Every Subject
Research demonstrates that writing can boost learning in almost any content area, including math, science, and social studies. (video)
An Inauguration Day like few before it provides ample curricular topics
Inauguration Day offers a learning opportunity for students about history, government, and other social studies topics
Most U.S. social studies teachers feel unprepared to teach civic learning
Most U.S. social studies teachers feel unprepared to teach civic learning
Getting Started With PBL in Social Studies
Implementing project-based learning can lead students to investigate historical movements.
School reading classes still in a slump without more social studies
How social studies can give students a literacy boost
Framing Social Studies Lessons Around Works of Art
Using paintings and other artworks in lessons can help teachers meet content-area standards connected to promoting student inquiry.
Scaffolding Complex Topics in Middle School Social Studies
Children’s books and movies can help introduce topics like economic systems and make new material accessible for students.
Preparing Social Studies Students to Think Critically in the Modern World
Vetting primary resources isn’t easy—but doing it well is crucial for fostering student engagement and deeper learning in a rapidly changing world