A Student Finding Her Civic Voice Through Jackie Robinson
This grant has directly shaped how civics, history, and English/Language Arts come alive in my classroom. Through the professional learning and resources provided,…
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From Learners to Leaders
Second graders at Glenn Marshall Elementary in Richmond, Kentucky are learning all about Martin Luther King, Jr. and how we can still learn…
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Comparing and Contrasting American Indian Region Projects
The fifth graders at Lynn Camp Elementary School in Knox County, Kentucky, had the chance to showcase their knowledge of geography and the…
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Government | History | News | Politics
Evaluating the Influence of Feudal Europe on our Founding Fathers
When my classroom studied Feudal Europe, we used various techniques and strategies to investigate thoroughly. We looked closely at how concepts from European…
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Stories of America: Building Meaningful Collections Through Picture Books
Inspired by Tom Tober’s Teaching Stories of America article https://www.slj.com/story/Teaching-Stories-America, I’ve been intentional about adding picture books that highlight diverse voices, untold histories,…
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The 252nd Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
Fifth grade students at Brodhead Elementary School in Rockcastle County celebrated the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773) by…
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Protecting National Parks
In class, we read about the importance of protecting National Parks. The Reading Wonders curriculum has a story about how John Muir and…
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Lexington Children’s Museum Field Trip
Our students had an exciting and educational day at the Lexington Children’s Museum! This field trip gave them the opportunity to explore hands-on…
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Abstract History
How do you learn about a historical event if you have never been to its location? If you have never held an object…
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Building Young Historians: How Our 5th Grade Classroom Brings History and Civics to Life
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…
