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TPS Inquiry Kits Just Became My New Fave for Primary Sources

By Glenn Wiebe Published

Technology
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Old or New, Maps are Cool

By Glenn Wiebe Published

I love the ability of digitized maps to allow access to all sorts of data in all sorts of very visual ways.

Internet
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National Air and Space Museum: Wright Brothers: Interactive Experiments

By TL Editors Published

Experience the discovery of flight through three different interactive experiments.

STEM
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EconEdLink: Peanuts, Pecans, and Peas, Please

By TL Editors Published

Technology
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Yup. You’re gonna have to talk about it. 22 impeachment resources that can help

By Glenn Wiebe Published

If you’re not having classroom conversations about both current events and political issues focused on impeachment, you’re probably doing it wrong.

Learning
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NBC Learn: Vast Video Archive to Support Classroom Teaching and Learning

By TL Editors Published

NBC Learn is a video-based educational news website for kindergarten through higher education.

Internet
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Yes . . . Your Class Does Need a 12 x 8 foot Map (And Online Interactives)

By Glenn Wiebe Published

Be sure to make a stop at the Nat Geo Mapping Resources page to find the MapMaker Interactive and other handy tools.

Learning
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Holy Artwork, Batman! Teachers Should be Using #SeeingAmerica and SmartHistory!

By Glenn Wiebe Published

There are tons of things to explore at Smarthistory.

Teaching
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A Biography of America: The Women's Movement

By TL Editors Published

Select a side and read articles that present the other side of the argument to help students determine their final answer

Internet
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Tip of the Week: Six Super Sweet Social Studies Strategies for Back to School

By Glenn Wiebe Published

To help energize your first awesome week with kids, here are six great ways to kick off the school year.

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