Playing Sims 4 to Learn About Human Behavior, Systems, and Design
The Sims 4 came out about year ago and I think it’s a terrific game for learning. I spent about 30 hours playing it and watching others play it on YouTube. You design and control a family in the Sim...
View ArticleGeocaching 'Trackables' in the Primary Classroom Setting
As the new New South Wales Geography K-10 syllabus places an increased emphasis on fieldwork and geographical skills proficiency, it seems timely to create a discussion about the educational merits of...
View ArticleLooking for Feedback on a Science Podcast for the Classroom
Hello Everyone,I work for a non-profit (http://www.foolyboo.org/) that creates educational podcasts. One of our podcasts which I co-created is a science program aimed at middle school and up. It...
View ArticleGuide/List of Video Games for Learning
I've been an analyst in the field of games for learning for a few of years and have been looking for great guides/list of games. Graphite has a really large database of games for learning. At the other...
View ArticleHelp - American Revolution Boardgames?
Is there a boardgame like Risk or Axis & Allies that is based on the American Revolutionary War?
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Teaching Poetry of the Immigrant Experience
Sara BurnettLiteracy"I'm From" poems, multicultural poetry collections, and the poetic artifacts of immigration history can teach valuable language arts as well as the rich tapestry of American culture.
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Equity is Fostered Through What We Teach and What We Don't
Elena AguilarCurriculum PlanningAn examination of social studies textbooks reveals large gaps in a commitment to equity. Teachers can begin to counter this by incorporating curriculum that is...
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Creating Meaningful Global Connections
Photo credit: Bridget SuvansriBridget SuvansriGlobal EducationU.S. middle-school students became video pen pals with their Pakistani counterparts, acquiring real-world communication skills, enhanced...
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3 Apps for Teaching Environmental Stewardship
Monica BurnsEnvironmental EducationBrainPOP, Book Creator, and Adobe Voice can help students articulate their ideas and share their Earth Day-related projects about living in balance with nature.
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New Tools for Interactive Fiction and Engaged Writing
Photo credit: Brad Flickinger via flickr (CC BY 2.0)Matthew FarberLiteracyAn interactive storytelling tool called Twine hooks students into deeper learning through the empathy of creating a...
View ArticleExtended Roleplay Exercises in the History Classroom
Although roleplay and simulation exercises in the classroom are an entertaining way of bringing history to life, it is too easy to regard them as stand-alone gimmicks to provide a little light relief...
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Letters to the Next President 2.0
Photo credit: iStock.com/monkeybusinessimagesEllen SheltonStudent VoiceBy separating heated rhetoric from effective argument styles, today's young writers and thinkers examine the national political...
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Memorial Day in the Classroom: Resources for Teachers
Matt DavisLesson PlansMemorial Day is right around the corner! For teachers looking to incorporate the holiday into lessons, Matt Davis has collected some of the best resources from around the web.
View ArticleGlobal Education in the US and Finland
As educators, we hear about "global education" and "global citizenship" more every day. But what do these terms mean to us? And how are pursuing them?As a Fulbright grantee from the United States,...
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Politics: The Great Pumpkin
Photo credit: iStock/adamkazMatt LevinsonTeaching StrategiesDiscussing politics is often considered a social risk, but it's possible in the classroom by separating out the candidates, issues, process,...
View ArticleMy Flipped Classroom
I'm a 7th grade Special Education and Social Studies teacher. I teach self-contained and General Ed/Honors U.S. History II.This year I took the plunge and flipped my classroom. I created this video for...
View ArticleProject-Based Learning or Choice Boards for US History?
I teach with 1 to 1 technology using Edgenuity, an online curriculum. In my classroom, I typically have all social studies content going at the same time. Students can work at their own pace. However,...
View ArticleReady, Set, Debate! - Engaging Students at the End of the Year
So it's May and the school year is coming to a close! How do I keep my seniors engaged and motivated to come to class? Do I give weekly quizzes to get them to show up? Nah, they find ways of getting an...
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Social Justice Projects in the Classroom
Michael HernandezEducation EquitySuccessful classroom social justice projects require raising students' awareness through empathy, giving them choice and voice in creating their projects, and providing...
View ArticleBring History to Life - Add Costumes and Replicas
Whenever I teach a unit about life in the 1700s, students invariably ask about the wigs worn by men at this time. This is especially the case when we watch a period movie. I tell the students about how...
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