Kindergarten students recently explored the meaning of citizenship and leadership through a civics-focused lesson centered on Presidents Day. The lesson introduced students to…
Teaching the branches of government can be challenging for 5th grade students because the content is abstract and filled with unfamiliar vocabulary. To…
Students engaged in a creative, inquiry-based writing project where they developed a hypothetical scenario in which they declared independence from America—while strategically maintaining…
In our first grade classroom, we recently learned an important lesson about citizenship and having our voices heard. Even though our students are…
This month, our students had the exciting opportunity to experience the power of voting firsthand! As we prepare for our upcoming field trip,…
When my classroom studied Feudal Europe, we used various techniques and strategies to investigate thoroughly. We looked closely at how concepts from European…
Fifth grade students at Brodhead Elementary School in Rockcastle County celebrated the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773) by…
In our 5th grade classroom, history and civics aren’t just subjects in a textbook—they are active, engaging experiences that help students understand the…
Central Elementary’s 5th Grade students recently enjoyed an exciting trip to the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, where they explored Kentucky history and…
This month in kindergarten, my students and I have been exploring an important civics concept: the difference between rules and laws. We began…