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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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BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: Washington State District Adopts Discovery Education’s Social Studies Techbook

By TL Editors Published

"This curriculum must prepare students to ask complex questions, read and write with a critical lens, and know how and when to take action,” said Lexi Samorano, Highline Public Schools’ Secondary Social Studies Specialist.

Internet
Addictive Puzzler Asks Kids to ID Locations From Google Maps
Addictive Puzzler Asks Kids to ID Locations From Google Maps

By TL Editors Published

Geoguessr is an addictive puzzler (with version on the web as well as Android and iOS apps) that task students with guessing the location of Google Street View images from around the world.

Apps
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PebbleGo Next: Kid-Friendly Database for Grades 3-6

By TL Editors Published

Students can choose from five modules -- States, Science, American History, Biography, and Social Studies, each one with a number of subtopics to explore.

Apps
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Focus on the Doing of Social Studies, Not Just the Model

By Glenn Wiebe Published

Is it possible to take the best parts of Madeline’s model and adapt it to a world that needs our students to be engaged, informed, and knowledgable citizens?

Learning
Teach Global Themes With MultiMedia Stories From Around the World
Global Oneness Project Teaches Global Themes With MultiMedia Stories From Around the World

By TL Editors Published

The Global Oneness Project produces high-quality digital stories for classrooms.

Apps
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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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Racism, Intolerance, and Teaching the Holocaust as a Current Event

By Glenn Wiebe Published

There are lots of resources available that can help.

Tech Events
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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

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Fake News: 3 Things We Can Learn From Finland (And 3 Cool Tools From Right Here In The US Of A)

By Glenn Wiebe Published

In 2014 Finland began noticing intentional misinformation campaigns focused around issues like immigration, the European Union, or whether Finland should become a full member of NATO.

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