Historical thinking

It’s day two of the Best Practices conference. I love this sort of stuff – the conference isn’t that big but that just means a lot more conversation and working together. So we al…

Looking for ways to teach critical thinking skills in social studies? These low-prep activities help get students thinking critically about history.

By Matt Doran ​ What can you do to continue the learning at home during the extended school closure? If you are a social studies teacher or interested parent, you really don’t need the latest...

The past is everything that ever happened to anyone, anywhere. There is too much history to remember all of it. And new “history” is being created every day. We put considerable effort into learning and remembering that which is historically significant, but have you considered how are those choices made? People who do not think...

The Ultimate Lesson Planning Tool for Historical Thinking #education #socialstudies #k12 #inquiry #essentialquestions #gifted #lessonplans #schoolreform #ppl #steam

Teaching historical thinking skills must be fun, engaging, and meaningful! This is how to do it!

Using primary sources to teach history can be challenging. Use these valuable tips to bring more primary sources into your teaching.

As I mentioned in my recent post about rote memorization, I want my students to grasp the “big picture” of US History: What do we need to hold on to twenty years from now that will make…

Historical thinking skills have essentially been replaced by skills from other disciplines which has added to the entire social studies curriculum being constantly evaluated for its purpose and importance in public schools. The study of history will never yield what it should if you don't study it with the correct thinking skills. #tptblog #teacherspayteachers #socialstudies #whystudyhistory #thinking #skillbuilding #criticalthinking