6 Fun and Engaging Activities for Teaching Colorado Symbols
Iโve always been fascinated with state symbols! Growing up, I loved discovering thereโs a symbol for just about everything. Trees, flowers, birds, you name it.
Social Studies
The Perfect Sub Plans: Everything You Need to Get Prepared
Ah, itโs that time of year when germs seem to be lurking around every corner. One minute, youโre feeling fine. The next, youโre waking up
Colorado State History: Authentic Learning By Teaching Timelines
Using timelines to explain Colorado state history is a powerful way to help our students connect the dots between events and see the bigger picture.
Teaching Latitude and Longitude with Games
I always get a kick out of teaching latitude and longitude! It feels like weโre embarking on a treasure hunt every time we use coordinates
How to Use Scavenger Hunt Games with Your Middle Schoolers
Teaching older students really inspires me to get creative with my lessons and activities. They’ve been in school long enough to know the usual routines.
9 Engaging Social Studies Activities for Students
Sometimes, I feel like social studies gets an unfair reputation for being boring. So many students think it’s just a class where they’re forced to
Including National Park Research Reports in Your Curriculum
We often find ourselves juggling an array of standards. It can be overwhelming. However, once I started looking at the standards like tools in a
Famous People Who Made Colorado What It Is Today
Do you ever find yourself wondering how Colorado came to be? Who were the key players? How did they make it all happen? Whenever I
10 Engaging Activities to Teach Colorado Government to Students
If you know me at all, you know I’m a big fan of my home state, Colorado! I enjoy any chance to bring the rich
Cross-Curricular Activities for Social Studies and Literature
Have you ever tried cross-curricular teaching in your classroom? It’s a teaching method with a lot of benefits for students. I loved using cross-curricular teaching
Teaching Ancient Rome to Your Middle Schoolers
Ever find yourself knee-deep in a project, pouring your heart into it, and then eagerly anticipating that sweet moment when it finally hits the real
Engaging and Inspiring Ancient Egypt Teaching Resources for 5th-8th Grade
One of my absolute favorite units to teach to my middle schoolers is the Ancient Egypt unit. The time period of the ancient Egyptian civilization
