Social Studies
Social studies can cover a broad range of subjects, from family and community, to anthropology, politics and current events. Here you'll find activities, lesson plans and unit ideas to keep your students engaged and learning!
Teaching High School with Project Based Learning: A Lesson Outline
Project based learning shifts the focus from the teacher to the students. In this approach, the students are tasked to come up with concrete products of what they have learned about a topic. This encourages authentic learning is initiated and made possible by the students themselves.
The ABC's of Mongolia
Do you know what three sports held during the Naadam festival? Or a buuz is? Come and learn about Mongolia.
Learn about Indonesia
Come learn about the home of the Dani tribe and the Ngada people. Find out what the world’s largest flower is called. Explore Indonesia.
Germany Fun Geography Facts
Did you know…that more than one third of Germany is forest?
"Flipped: Doing Hard Time" Video Review for Educators
“Flipped: Doing Hard Time” is an educational video by Discovery Education. This review will help educated decided if the video is appropriated for their classrooms.
Lesson Plan on Substance Abuse During Pregnancy with Video: Lesson on the Dangers of Drugs & Alcohol During Pregnancy
“Babies Can’t Say No: Substance Abuse During Pregnancy” is a 23-minute video distributed by Discovery Education. This video is meant to educate students in grade 9-12 on the dangers of consuming drugs and alcohol while pregnant.
Review of North and Hillard's Latin Prose Composition
The sixth in a series of articles aiming to enable teachers and students of Latin to make informed decisions regarding the purchase and use of textbooks and grammars. In this article, North and Hillard’s Latin Prose Composition for Schools is reviewed.
Review of Hyde's Latin Unseen Translation
The fifth in a series of articles aiming to enable teachers and students of Latin to make informed decisions regarding the purchase and use of textbooks and grammars. In this article, Roy Hyde’s Latin Unseen Translation is reviewed.
Review of Kennedy's Revised Latin Primer (Longman)
The second in a series of articles aiming to enable teachers and students of Greek to make informed decisions regarding the purchase and use of textbooks and grammars. In this article, Kennedy’s Revised Latin Primer, edited and further revised by Sir James Mountford, is reviewed.