Historical thinking skills have essentially been replaced by skills from other disciplines which has added to the entire social studies curriculum being constantly evaluated for its purpose and importance in public schools. The study of history will never yield what it should if you don't study it with the correct thinking skills. #tptblog #teacherspayteachers #socialstudies #whystudyhistory #thinking #skillbuilding #criticalthinking

An education blog focusing on High School Social Studies.

The past is everything that ever happened to anyone, anywhere. There is too much history to remember all of it. And new “history” is being created every day. We put considerable effort into learning and remembering that which is historically significant, but have you considered how are those choices made? People who do not think...

Effectively teach historical thinking skills and writing using an argument qualifier continuum line.

Struggling with teaching the skill of historial thinking? Follow this day-to-day guide to achieve success with your students.

Looking for ways to teach critical thinking skills in social studies? These low-prep activities help get students thinking critically about history.

By Matt Doran ​ What can you do to continue the learning at home during the extended school closure? If you are a social studies teacher or interested parent, you really don’t need the latest...

One social studies question I get quite often at the start of the year is:"Where do I begin?"I believe that before we dive into our first unit, it's important that our students understand what history is and why it matters. If our students don't understand the importance of history, they won't feel the need to engage. I'm excited to share with you a history introductory lesson that provides an opportunity for students to analyze and corroborate evidence of YOUR story!Here's how this lesson…

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Engage your students with this super fun social studies activity that integrates art and literacy and makes a great end of year review! Students will think critically about their chosen or assigned historical figure, time period, or major event as they apply their knowledge to design a custom hoodie. Before getting started with the design process, students can read a short article or view the included PowerPoint presentation to learn about the 3,000 year history of hoodies and their design.