Bringing Ancient Achievements to Life in the Classroom
When you start teaching about ancient civilizations, it is not unusual to see your students’ eyes glaze over when lessons focus only on timelines, rulers,
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The Importance of Teaching Religion in the Ancient World Civilizations
Religion is one of those topics that immediately pulls our students in while teaching ancient civilizations. They’re curious about gods, rituals, rules, and stories. They’re
The Importance of Teaching Timelines Across Civilizations
You’re in the middle of your ancient civilizations unit, and everything seems to be going well… until you ask a simple question like, “Did ancient
Recovering From Teacher Mistakes in the Classroom
Teacher mistakes happen to all of us. Not just new teachers. Not just on bad days. Even when we’ve planned carefully and feel totally in
Why You Should Teach the Geography of Ancient Civilizations First
When diving into a new ancient civilization, it can be tempting to jump straight to kings, inventions, and famous battles. I’ve found that starting with
9 Back to School Must Haves for Teachers
Starting a new school year is always a mix of excitement, nerves, and a to-do list a mile long. I remember how overwhelming it could
Interactive Maps: Bring U.S. Geography to Life in the Classroom
In many of our classrooms, we have pull-down maps on the wall. Let’s be honest about how they rarely see much action. Maybe they get
Top Tips and Resources for Effective Test Prep Success
Taking tests isn’t at the top of any kid’s list of favorite things to do. Whether it is the annual standardized test or an end
10 Hands-On Activities for Teaching Colorado Geography
Teaching geography can sometimes feel a little dry. Not just for our students but even for us as teachers! When we take the time to
How to Effectively Use Color in the Classroom
If you asked my first year teaching self about the impact of color on my students’ learning, I probably would have given you a generic
6 Engaging Fall Activities to Use in Your Classroom
As the crisp air starts to settle in and the leaves begin their colorful transformation, it’s the perfect time to embrace fall in our classroom.
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.