Social Studies/History
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in the social sciences.
How to Integrate Native American Perspectives in Social Studies and Science Lessons
To counteract the imbalance in information about Indigenous people, teachers can respectfully share resources that highlight important and deeply rooted knowledge.2633 Ways to Introduce International Civics to Your Students
Engaging with different cultures allows high school students to develop an empathetic and globally inclusive perspective.217National History Day as a Framework for PBL
These strategies for using the annual competition for project-based learning can help engage students in US history and promote design thinking.1367 Strategies to Captivate Students in History Class
These subtle tweaks to lessons can tap into the drama of historical moments and ignite student curiosity.400How Generative AI Tools Assist With Lesson Planning
Using different tools at different stages of the lesson planning process can help teachers make effective use of their time.419How to Approach Teaching About the Japanese American Incarceration
These strategies and resources for educating students about this period of history can help ensure an inclusive and safe atmosphere in the classroom.1767 Digital Tools That Help Bring History to Life
Challenging games, fun projects, and a healthy dose of AI tools round out our top picks for breathing new life into history lessons.1kTeaching Young Children About Voting
Election activities that encourage children to cast a vote and abide by the choice of their group can foster a greater understanding of citizenship.203Scaffolding Discussion Skills With a Socratic Circle
Students deepen their understanding and build a sense of community by engaging with their peers’ reasoned arguments.12.2kInquiry-Based Tasks in Social Studies
Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.10.7kHow to Authentically Use PBL Products
Knowing their work will be shown to a public audience is a powerful and positive motivation for students to produce great work.3226 Free Online Resources for Primary Source Documents
The Common Core Learning Standards describe the importance of teaching students how to comprehend informational text. Primary source documents are artifacts created by individuals during a particular period in history. This could be a letter, speech, photograph or journal entry. If you're looking to integrate social studies into your literacy block, try out one of these resources for primary source documents.15.8kReinventing AP Courses With Rigorous Project-Based Learning
A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including those in traditionally underserved demographics.4.7kTalking Politics: Valuing Different Perspectives
Students learn how to share and listen to opposing beliefs with empathy.8kExploring Social Justice Issues Through PBL
The open-ended work in project-based learning can help students explore issues that matter to them.4.6k