Social studies can feel like the lost subject with the push toward STEAM and Language Arts. Despite not getting the limelight, teaching students about history, culture, and traditions is vitally important. It helps shape perceptions, breaks down barriers, and gives students a frame of reference for events happening today. These teacher-tested social studies lessons are…
Everyday Social Studies and Geography Lesson Ideas
Sneak social studies and geography into your daily classroom routine with some of these teacher-tested ideas. Whether you teach elementary or middle school, there are some great ways to make these subjects come alive and fit in with curriculum standards. Plan to integrate a few new ideas and watch your students grow and learn as…
Focus on Social Studies
What thoughts come to mind as you think about social studies? I think about history and geography. But social studies also encompasses economics, government, culture, and living in society. Can you teach social studies in preschool? How do we prepare young children for learning about these “big” subjects? Just like in all other subjects, we…