If your students love learning about pirates, then they are sure to love a virtual field trip all about pirate ships! Take a virtual tour...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a great opportunity to uplift the contributions and rich history of...

With a school year that experienced some turbulence, you can still make a smooth landing and keep your students engaged and learning...

Are you teaching Ancient Rome? Maybe you have students fascinated with Pompeii after reading a book about the destruction of Pompeii. We...

Are you hanging onto some of those outdated resources that were left behind by the previous teacher? You know the ones. It’s spring...

Earth Day is fast approaching, and we all know spring is a busy time for teachers. Between state testing, culminating projects, and...

As someone of Lebanese descent, Arab American Heritage Month is especially meaningful as we uplift and celebrate the contributions of...

Take your students on a virtual field trip to California to tour the Golden Gate Bridge! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree...

Looking to move beyond the outdated social studies textbook? Using primary sources in your World History class provides so many...

When scary things are happening in the world around us, sometimes we may want to just get into the classroom and teach like nothing has...

Do you hear the grumble and complaints that social studies is so boring? It's most likely that your students haven't yet experienced...

The California Gold Rush is viewed by some historians as a positive period in U.S. history with an economic boom that gave rise to the...

Looking for engaging and meaningful winter-themed social studies activities? Take your students on virtual field trips around the world!...

When my students return from winter break, I like to take class time to reflect and set New Years Resolutions. The start of a new year is...

Communities have formed since the earliest of times. Communities are a group of people with a shared identity and they are formed as a...

If you are looking for an enrichment activity to keep your students engaged and learning leading up to winter break, this virtual field...

How will I make it to the end of the year? This was a question I often asked myself when I felt completely overwhelmed, inadequate, and...

Technology today provides a way to bring geographic locations and spectacular sites right to us. We can travel virtually from almost...

Exit tickets are a purposeful and reflective way to end class. If you teach bell-to-bell, add in this quick and easy informal assessment...

If you are a social studies teacher, bring this core subject to the forefront with some fun back-to-school items. 1. Social Studies...

One of the most important steps we can take at the beginning of the year is time to build a positive classroom environment where all...

Preparing for the school year can be daunting, especially if you are just beginning your teaching journey, or if you are switching grade...

If you are looking for a way to spark curiosity, infuse technology, and integrate critical thinking skills into your World History class...

The interview process to land a teaching position can be daunting and stressful for both new and seasoned educators. As a new teacher, it...

If you want to move away from an outdated textbook or are in the process of piecing together lessons from the lack of a social studies...

In the summer, I usually have more time to sit down and dive into books that have been added to my ever-growing book list. When I was...

Teachers share that there is some level of uncertainty discussing sensitive topics, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is no doubt an...

School field trips and overnighters might have been cancelled this year, but with the amazing advances in technology, taking your...

If you are a 5th grade teacher covering the American Revolutionary War, virtual field trips are a great activity to bring history to life...

Enhance your Earth and Space Science Unit with this engaging virtual field trip! Take a tour of three NASA space centers! This...

Remember the days of playing the classic Oregon Trail simulation game? With advances in technology, we can take our students on a virtual...

Can your students name any famous Arab Americans? What comes to mind? Maybe the Disney movie Aladdin? The U.S. State Department just...

If you are looking for an Earth Day activity that covers the complexities of changes to our Earth, this virtual field trip is sure to...

With school looking a bit different right now, our students may not be able to experience some of the annual events or field trips that...

Let your students lead their own learning as they explore the life, accomplishments, and contributions of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. In...

There are so many amazing ways that we can integrate technology in the classroom to spark curiosity and bring history to life. I recently...

I was on a long road trip recently and had quite a bit of time for teacher PD. I have loved listening and learning from Zaretta Hammond,...

It may be spring, but the end of year is a busy time and quickly approaching. I want to share with you 4 quick tips to help you plan...

With virtual learning underway, your usual St. Patrick's Day festivities and lessons might look a bit different this year. If you are...

Do your students recognize that Africa is a continent and not a country? I find that even middle school students still need a little...

If you are gearing up to teach Ancient Rome and are looking for some fresh or digital-friendly activities, virtual field trips are a...

With the inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris just days away, you might be looking for some kid-friendly...

It might seem mind-boggling how teens can spend hours on their screens outside of class, but it's a struggle to engage with content...

I was chatting with a good friend of mine who is so graciously helping her granddaughter with school this year during remote learning....

Technology today has provided new ways to present information to our students. If you are getting ready to teach the Silk Road, consider...

If you are getting ready to start your ancient China unit in your World Civilizations class and are now faced with remote learning or are...

If you are new to virtual field trips or are looking to see if these interactive digital activities are a good fit for your students,...

This might sound counterintuitive, but if we want to see real reading improvement, then we need to cut back on ELA and make more room for...

If you held a mock election with your class this year, please do me a favor and promise me you'll hold a class election next year too....

Is the holiday music playing? Turn it up, because your upper elementary students will love this interactive and engaging winter holiday...