Social Studies Documentaries
Happy March The countdown until spring and summer is on! March Madness clearly means different things to different people. For some, it’s a very exciting
Happy March The countdown until spring and summer is on! March Madness clearly means different things to different people. For some, it’s a very exciting
We are all trying our best to increase engagement via distance learning. I recently went to a conference on Teaching Distance Learning and listened to
Teachers all want students to enjoy their time in the classroom. However, this can be challenging when competing against social media, sports, and hanging out
It’s hard to believe that we’re wrapping up 2020. As much as I would love to bash 2020, I have a lot to be thankful
I am a huge believer in the power of Socrative for review games and assessment in the classroom, but have you tried Gimkit? I learned
In teaching about the voting process, encourage your students to learn about the history of voting in our country and who was granted rights and when. Most of our country has only been allowed to vote for the last 100 years or even less. Encourage your students to understand the issues and not to make a decision based upon the media’s portrayal of the candidates. They may be surprised by what they find. The more information you learn about the candidates, the more they will understand the power they wield as voters.
With 15 years of experience teaching government, U.S. history, sociology, and AP government in New York and Pennsylvania, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to students and teachers all over the world. She is also a certified AP U.S. Government grader for the College Board. Melissa proudly calls Wooster, Ohio, home and is a dedicated mother of two active boys and a supportive wife to a lacrosse coach.
