Social Studies

With a curriculum as expansive as some historical ones are, we often shlep through talking about matters of geography. We might show a map in passing or glance over it when it’s relevant, but we are truly doing our students a disservice by not digging deeper, especially when looking at the World War 2 Map … Read more

When it comes to teaching the Enlightenment, many teachers have a tendency to dig into the nitty-gritty facts of the era as opposed to bringing out the excitement and creativity of their students. Fortunately, teaching the Enlightenment is one of the easiest places to step outside of your comfort zone and get the kids excited … Read more

The Renaissance took place in the Italian city-states, beginning in the late 14th century. The first two decades of the 15th century represent the high point of this period of cultural activity. During that time, some very important developments occurred, including new forms of expression and artistic styles. The term “Renaissance” literally means “rebirth” and … Read more

When you’re trying to come up with a solid lesson plan or unit to answer “what does absolutism mean“, it’s no picnic. There are so many ins and outs to this topic in World History, yet we have a short amount of time allotted in our curriculums to go over it in any depth. The … Read more

Teaching the 95 Theses by Martin Luther can feel daunting at times, though it is such an important part of modern history and explains so much of how we got where we are today in society. Finding creative lesson plans for Martin Luther’s 95 Theses can seem challenging, but it is possible to get your … Read more

When teachers begin searching for a good lesson plan on Civil Rights Movement, so many variables come into play. It is such an important topic in American history that it should be given the appropriate amount of attention, but we all know we are within time constraints of our curriculums and there are only so … Read more