Posted inInstruction & Curriculum, Middle School, Social Studies

Social Studies Facts American Students Should Know: The American Government and Geography Edition

As a 6th-12th grade social studies teacher for the past 6 years, I have seen my fair share of students. I taught high school during a time of many standards changes were taking place here in Georgia. I would get a group of high school students who always claimed that they didn’t remember (or they weren’t  taught the […]

Posted inClassroom Management, Instruction & Curriculum

How to Implement Deep Learning Characteristics in the Classroom

Deep learning is the foundation on which I instruct my students; whether it is through the use of practical thinking skills, human dimension activities, and/or data gathering. There are other deep learning characteristics I implement daily, but these are most commonly used in my classroom. These strategies help to keep me focused on one common goal […]