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My Go-to Google Tools for Social Studies Classrooms Over the years I've used a lot of Google tools in my social studies classes. Some of those tools, like Wonder Wheel and Notebook, no longe...

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Using Emojis to Teach Critical Reading Skills | EdutopiaUse kids’ expertise with emojis to help them analyze texts more effectively.

5 Free Classroom Resources from the Library of CongressThe biggest library in the world has something for everyone.

5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies LessonsRichard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. It shows. In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. This is one to share with your history department. Richard Byrne the author of Free Technology for Teachers has some fantastic professional development courses including […]

Three Geography Games Based on Google Maps and Google EarthOne of the things that I emphasize to students before they embark on any kind of research or problem-solving task is to take a good long loo...

Gamifying Writing Instruction Last night at TeachMeet BETT Simon Johnson gave a great little talk about 21 Things Every Teacher Should Try . He didn't cover all 21 thi...

Best Social Studies Websites for Teachers ... Share the List! - WeAreTeachersStop searching! These are the best social studies websites for teachers, chosen by teachers. This best social studies websites list is constantly updated!

300+ Free Economics Lessons, Videos, and Educational Games Econ Ed Link hosts hundreds of lesson plans and interactive games for teaching students about a wide range of topics in economics. Teache...

The Ultimate EdTech Chart for Teachers and Educators Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education

12 Most Influential Books for High School StudentsWe asked WeAreTeachers readers to share the most influential books they read in high school, and here's what they had to say.

Use coding to engage students in reading, writing lessonsIt’s easy to think of coding as a skill that is taught to older students as part of the math or computer science curricula, but coding can be applied to reading and writing, even in kindergarten classrooms.

Math, Social Studies, and Diagrams - The Week in Review Good morning from Maine where a cold bug has hit our house. I tried to fight it, but this morning I have to admit that I've caught it too....

5 Ways to Use Comics in Social Studies Lessons Creating cartoons and comic strips can be a fun way for students to show their understanding of events and concepts. For the student who i...

Our Government Teaching Resources & Activities Every unit in our American Government Curriculum includes engaging and innovative activities like interactive notebooks, digital Google Drive pages, and more!

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