Social Studies
Specialization and Division of Labor
In Social Studies we have been learning about the economy. Students have realized it is nearly impossible (or efficient) to perform every task of a job by yourself. This became an interesting topic to discuss in class since my higher learners prefer to work alone. In their mind, they know they can do the job…
Read Full PostIn-House Field Trip
Man oh man, do I have a post for you today!! I was lucky enough for an email to come across my inbox in the fall. We have limited field trips in my district and so when I saw an email about a field trip I got excited for an opportunity to bring learning to…
Read Full PostSocial Studies & Science
As a child I did not enjoy Science or Social Studies because I had a hard time relating to the concepts being taught. I was disinterested in the content too, I can’t lie! But, as I got older I began to wonder why I thought those topics were so hard to understand. After all, with…
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Have you ever realized something you hated as a child turned into something you love as an adult? I have come to this realization with my class this year. As a child, I never liked Social Studies or History classes. I could not identify with the content. It seemed so foreign; a bunch of dates…
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