Seemed like an appropriate shirt for the day and pulling a lesson from the new @constitutionctr.bsky.social middle school curriculum! #ConstitutionDay

As always, Carl has put together a good episode of remembrance for 9/11. Four minutes for the recap of events and then more images at the end. Use it if you want a short lesson for today on Sept 11 and then have other things to cover. 🗺️ 🍎 worldatoz.org

Grab some great #primarysource teaching ideas from the TPS Midwest during this free virtual course. I walked away so much smarter! Did I mention that it's free? teachingprimarysources.illinoisstate.edu/development @librarycongress.bsky.social #sschat #socialstudies

#OnThisDay in 1774, the first Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to consider its reaction to the British government’s restraints on trade and representative government after the Boston Tea Party. Read #ConstitutionDaily for more:

#sschat great stuff from @historycomics.bsky.social!

Opening up class with a discussion on why it’s important to know history…. Going to begin with this hysterical bit from Nate Bargatze. youtube.com/shorts/3JaMt...

Tired of the using the same old photos to teach about the Great Depression? Try this one from the Library of Congress! I recommend using the QFT strategy from @rightquestioninst.bsky.social to elicit student questions as an introduction to the topic. www.loc.gov/item/2014680...

Crowdsourced collab supported by Data Rescue Project is working to record NPS park signage that may be lost to current attempts to edit "disparaging" language. Upload photos of signs at NPS sites: sites.google.com/umn.edu/save... #sschat #iteachsocialstudies #EduSky #socialstudies #nationalparks

If you need a good resource for teaching the Bill of Rights, look no further. @lindarmonkjd.bsky.social 🍎🗺️ #sschat

New site. New teacher friends. More opportunities to tell people about @retroreport.org!! #monticello 🍎🗺️ #sschat

More Philly pics. #classic Teachers be teachers. Am I right? 🍎🗺️ #sschat

More Philly pics. #classic Teachers be teachers. Am I right? 🍎🗺️ #sschat

#OnThisDay in 1835, Chief Justice John Marshall dies in Philadelphia. Learn more about the nation’s longest-serving chief justice in our online exhibit: ow.ly/MpQ750Wj5X3#OnThisDay

Kicked off a week in Philly with a visit to @easternstate.bsky.social while wearing my new @icivics.bsky.social shirt 🙌🏽 #sschat 🍎🗺️

A reminder that political enemies can push differences aside to become friends. Maybe we should try this in 2025. ❤️🤍💙 blogs.loc.gov/headlinesand...

My beach read for today… great American history biography of these 4 presidents! @doriskgoodwin.bsky.social 🍎🗺️ #sschat

Excellent resource @ our National Parks… Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay ! Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Always a Frogtastic day when I can wear my Anna May Wong tee for the day’s lesson. What’s my History Tee Showdown buddies wearing? @lauramcfarren.bsky.social @nhtoymc.bsky.social

Happy AANHPI Heritage month! 🎉🗺️🍎 @mrshistorylee.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @lauramcfarren.bsky.social @historyherway.bsky.social @nhtoymc.bsky.social

Looking for a unique teacher PD week this summer? Check out @easternstate.bsky.social’s summer teacher institute: www.easternstate.org/teach #sschat 🍎🗺️

In and around @easternstate.bsky.social with #JusticeEd collab edus from across the country. Are you an edu interested in Justice Education? Check out the collab and apply! ⚖️🍎🗺️ easternstate.org/justiceedcol... #edusky #sschat

With any #socialstudies inquiry, it’s all about your compelling question. What are the characteristics of a great compelling question? #FIELDGuide #slowchat #inquiry #sschat @madisonteacher.bsky.social

In the archives at @easternstate.bsky.social #sschat #artsky #edusky 🍎🗺️

Did you know that @easternstate.bsky.social offers resources for teachers? Get on their mailing list for regular content releases and #JusticeEd opportunities. #sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher #educator www.easternstate.org/educator-res...

Did you know that @easternstate.bsky.social offers resources for teachers? Get on their mailing list for regular content releases and #JusticeEd opportunities. #sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher #educator www.easternstate.org/educator-res...

Loving the post-it tabs! (Though we probably need to talk about window vs aisle seats. Gotta be an aisle!)

I don’t do airplane selfies bc I always look like a dork. But I’m definitely ok with posting an inflight pic when it has to do with the #fieldguide by @madisonteacher.bsky.social and @glennwiebe.bsky.social 🗺️ 🍎 #sschat

I just finished reading "The Social Studies Field Guide" by @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social and @glennwiebe.bsky.social If you are engaged in social studies education, get this book! Appreciate their perspective and knowledge.

I had the pleasure of launching the digital exhibit for a project I have been working on for the past year with the James City Historical Society in Eastern North Carolina. I am happy to share the site with you all. Please check it out and engage in this important piece of NC and national history.

Ever heard of Retro Report? They create short-form documentaries for YOUR classroom, specializing in content for history, ELA, science, AND media literacy! Videos are all free! Lesson plans are free but do require an account. sparklp.co/1371bfc4/ @retroreport.org #sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher

@madisonteacher.bsky.social & I understand how hard #primarysources analysis can be for kids. One tool to try? Diamond 9 - a cool way to have kids rank items: essdk.me/diamond9 What graphic organizers work for you? #FIELDGuide #slowchat #sschat #socialstudies Learn more: socialstudiesfieldguide.com

Presenting to teachers at my school today about @retroreport.org!! Excited to share this incredible resource with our staff! 🍎 🗺️ #sschat

Have you seen the newest poster from @periodicprez.bsky.social ? A national parks periodic table?! Yes, please! 🍎 🗺️ #sschat

Have you seen the newest poster from @periodicprez.bsky.social ? A national parks periodic table?! Yes, please! 🍎 🗺️ #sschat

I am loving Chronicling America right now - downloading news articles and then using AI to transcribe text and translate them. chroniclingamerica.loc.gov #sschat #socialstudies

For the #FIELDGuide primary sources are the heart of Foundational Evidence. How do you use them to bring history to life? Share your favorite primary source and how you use it in your classroom and check out socialstudiesfieldguide.com to learn more #PrimarySources #Inquiry @glennwiebe.bsky.social

Early on, I was almost the opposite. I went about my day thinking that kids already knew how to make sense of evidence. Of course, they didn't! (Just one of my many incorrect assumptions as a new teacher.) I'm curious what your favorite "right strategy" is? #FIELDGuide #primarysources

Have to say, I use this image so often with my middle schoolers...so helpful for frame of reference. It opens up a lot of curiosities and connections! infographicsite.com/infographic/... #HyperDocs #EduSky

Teaching Civics or American Government? Book mark this page of free worksheets for every unit in your curriculum: www.studentsofhistory.com/free-civics-...

L👀king for an engaging lesson for class tomorrow?? 🌎Choose a virtual field trip from our collection https://f.mtr.cool/clacijzisc 🗺Pair it with this ready-to-use "Create a guide" activity from Google Applied Digital Skills DONE!

Enjoying the new book from my friends @madisonteacher.bsky.social & @glennwiebe.bsky.social, which reads like conversations I’ve had with them about social studies but is chock full of practical strategies for engaging & effective social studies instruction #sschat www.corwin.com/books/social...

Ahem, #EduSky 🍎🗺️ .. it’s go time! Get your proposals in now for #txcss2025 as @profjeffries.bsky.social will be joining us to share all of the stories… Your stories, their stories, our stories.. share your stories at txcss.net/conference #SSChat

I pray you’ll read my latest. We are being challenged as a nation and this is a test we must pass. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...

Read this. Incarcerated citizens are still citizens, still people. And the US has a bad habit of disproportionately imprisoning black and brown folk. Do not let incarcerated people be disappeared to foreign prisons and forgotten.

Teachers!! Don’t miss this link to amazing FREE resources from the Library of Congress! 📍🍎 🗺️ #sschat www.loc.gov/programs/tea...

Teachers!! Don’t miss this link to amazing FREE resources from the Library of Congress! 📍🍎 🗺️ #sschat www.loc.gov/programs/tea...

One more graphic for you for School Library Month. Feel free to use. Attribution appreciated. This Accessibility Advocate theme was inspired by @techmia.bsky.social 🥰 #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarian @slj.com @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @tljamesa.com @shannonmmiller.bsky.social

Need a way to make history “relevant” (and fun!) for students? Have them make connections between music they listen to and causes of the Civil War: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Need a way to make history “relevant” (and fun!) for students? Have them make connections between music they listen to and causes of the Civil War: docs.google.com/document/d/1...