Best items for your high school classroom that show your students you are on their side.
For the first day of history class, I wanted to find an activity that engaged my high school students and resulted in, above all, a positive memory of their initial experience in my class. I wanted students to, when they were trying to recall the blur that was their first
What is the definition of a feminist, or of feminism itself? How much do these definitions matter when we talk about the politics of representation? And to what extent does this matter when discussing or teaching about feminism? One would hope a whole hell of a lot. When I was
For feminist teachers who want to put theory to action, here are “building blocks” of strategies I have used over the years to guide how I set up and establish my classroom environment throughout the school year. I have not been able to do everything perfectly, nor have I been
The potential of integrating feminist history and feminist theory into the curriculum of public high schools is vast and transformative, with the ability to mold students into compassionate advocates for equality. By understanding the principles of feminist theory and its relevance in education, we can foster empathy and inclusivity, break down gender stereotypes and challenge social norms, and ultimately prepare students to become empowered leaders who strive for a more equal and just society.
Maps are useful teaching tools for understanding the past, present and future because they provide a detailed insight into the physical features of the world while acting as a reflection of the world’s political, social and economic forces. These websites offer a wealth of historical maps that can serve as
I use interactive notebooks (I refer to it as The History Notebook to my students) as a Writer’s Notebook for teaching history(ok honestly, for every subject, but in this case, lets specify for just history class). Looking through Pinterest, I realize I realize that when people say “interactive notebooks” they
Community service for teenagers is the exact time to combine theory and action: its the perfect opportunity to integrate social studies (civics education) with language arts instruction (reflection narrative essay) and assessment. Guided by requirements to teach the responsibilities of citizenship (civic duty, community engagement as a cornerstone to purpose
Here is a unique community service idea for students who aren’t able to secure transportation anywhere outside of school: digital volunteering! No really, its a thing. There are actually so many different options, especially after the pandemic. I required students to do community service every quarter along with a reflective
Civic education lends itself perfectly to the fusion of theory and practice in the context of informed and engaged citizenship. When approaching the community service requirements for my school, I drew inspiration from Paulo Freire’s concept of ‘conscientization’ to shape the way my students and I approached their civic education.
This post shows you where to find primary source for history to enhance classroom instruction, engage students, and provide authentic historical perspectives for curriculum planning in high school social studies.
