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Social studies games

Discover Pinterest’s 10 best ideas and inspiration for Social studies games. Get inspired and try out new things.
4 Online Games for Your Social Studies Class

I'm always on the lookout for ways to utilize technology in my classroom in a meaningful way. Today, classrooms are moving into more tech integration, and many classrooms have access to computers, chrome books, or tablets. With this in mind, I'd love to share 5 online interactive games and simulations that you can use in your classroom to bring social studies to life. The following websites are perfect for history, geography, civics, and more. Mission US: This simulation webs

Engage your students with labs that immerse them in history!!!

So I gave myself a goal this year. I want to add as many hands on, experiential activities into my class as possible. So far, they have been an amazing success! I blogged about this activity last month. This week my kiddos got to experience what it felt like to be a hominid. They looooooved it and beg for more labs!!! Homo Erectus building their tower. Neanderthal and Cro Magnon Homo Habilis very proud of their horrible tower and their lack of fine motor skills. Click here and check it out…

The first week of school can make or break your year.  It is when you teach your expectations and set up procedures for a smooth transition for your students.  What do you teach your first

The first week of school, before you even begin to teach history, is more important than most teachers realize. It can make or break your year. Unfortunately, it is the week most beginning teachers have

Year Round Homeschooling Top Ten Posts for 2016 - By Misty Leask

It is hard to believe that the end of another year is just around the corner! This year has been busy for me here on the blog. I’ve written/created over 250 blog posts on Year Round Homeschooling in 2016 and there are still a few more to come. In January I wrote a 31 Days …

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Free game template for I HAVE WHO HAS vocabulary game for elementary, middle and high school students. Easily modified for special ed. Suitable for science, math, social studies, world language, geography, language arts.
Middle School Social Studies Resources
Are your students struggling with all of the vocabulary required for your Social Studies course? Are you tired of using the same ole' strategy time after time with lackluster results? Check out my online professional development course created specifically for secondary Social Studies teachers!  This online professional development course will explore the many different ways you can teach vocabulary in social studies.
Escape Math is a pulse-pumping activity in the style of an escape-the-room experience.  Students must piece together clues, compute as necessary and unlock codes to receive the next envelope. Optional apps provide a blended experience to up the thrill. Also available in ELA, social studies, and science.