The Olympics are almost here and there’s no better time to teach students about geography, social studies, and sportsmanship! While your students may not be in the classroom during the Summer Olympics, you can easily incorporate an Olympics unit into your back-to-school lessons. Check out these fun and student-approved ideas from Really Good Teachers!
Social Studies: The Lost Subject?
In the early years of education, the focus is on reading, writing, and math. Much of the school day is spent teaching the art of reading. Students also learn to write stories and practice handwriting. The foundations of math skills is introduced and practiced. With the curriculum and high-stakes assessment focusing on reading, writing, and…
Using the National Park Service to See the United States
With field trip budgets becoming a thing of the past, teachers are looking for creative ways to share the outside world with their students now more than ever. One of the most overlooked, but educationally rich resources is the National Park Service. Established in 1916, the National Park Service tends to the 398 national parks,…