Here’s to Martin Luther King Jr.!Celebrating His Dream and Legacy Is More Than a Once a Year Endeavor. It’s for Us All – Always.Here’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and love and equality for all. We hope you continue to share his message, dream, and legacy in your classroom now – during Black History Month – and throughout the year. … Read More
Here’s What 2023 Has in Store, As Predicted by Experts in 1923 – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
Here’s What 2023 Has in Store, As Predicted by Experts in 1923Current Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “Here’s What 2023 Has in Store, As Predicted by Experts in 1923,” by Rachel Treisman, published January 2, 2023, by NPR. The article reports on … Read More
What Were the Headlines in 2022 That Mattered Most to You? – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
What Were the Headlines in 2022 That Mattered Most to You?Current Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the year that was 2022. Below you will find some critical thinking questions to pose to your Social Studies students.This post is part of a free Social Studies teaching resource … Read More
Happy Holidays! See You in 2023! – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
Happy Holidays! See You After Winter Break on January 3.End of Year Clearance Sale on Now! Spring 2023 Catalog on the Way!We hope you enjoy your winter break! CURRENT EVENTS WILL BE BACK IN 2023! Weekly Current Events will be back in January with even more of the hard-hitting stories and critical thinking questions your students love. Your comments and … Read More
After Nearly 10 Months of Imprisonment in Russia, Brittney Griner Is Recuperating at a Military Medical Facility in Texas – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
After Nearly 10 Months of Imprisonment in Russia, Brittney Griner Is Recuperating at a Military Medical Facility in TexasCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “After Nearly 10 Months of Imprisonment in Russia, Brittney Griner Is Recuperating at a Military Medical Facility in … Read More
N.J. May Soon Set Standards for Students to Learn How to Separate Fact from Fiction on Social Media – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
N.J. May Soon Set Standards for Students to Learn How to Separate Fact from Fiction on Social MediaCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “N.J. May Soon Set Standards for Students to Learn How to Separate Fact from Fiction on Social Media,” published … Read More
9 Favorite Teacher Resources for Teaching African and Islamic Civilizations – African and Islamic History Teacher Resources
9 Teacher Favorites for Teaching African and Islamic CivilizationsTop Teacher Resources That Help Teach African and Islamic World HistoryHere are nine best-selling teacher favorites for teaching African and Islamic civilizations, including downloadable thematic units, classroom posters, and fun activities for teaching and learning about the history of African and Islamic civilizations. You can click on any resource title or image … Read More
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Is Erupting for the First Time Since 1984 – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Is Erupting for the First Time Since 1984Current Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Is Erupting for the First Time Since 1984,” published November 28, 2022, by Monica Garrett and Dakin Andone, CNN. The article reports on the world’s … Read More
With Sights Set on the Moon, NASA Launches Historic Artemis I Mission from Florida – Social Studies Weekly Current Event
With Sights Set on the Moon, NASA Launches Historic Artemis I Mission from FloridaCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “With Sights Set on the Moon, NASA Launches Historic Artemis I Mission from Florida,” published November 16, 2022, by Emre Kelly, Florida Today. The … Read More
9 Must-Have Teacher Resources for Teaching World War II – History Teacher WWII Lessons and Resources
9 Must-Have Teacher Resources for Teaching World War IITop History Teacher Resources That Help Teach WWIIHere are nine best-selling teacher favorites for teaching World War II, including downloadable thematic units, classroom posters, and fun activities for teaching and learning about WWII. You can click on any resource title or image to learn more about it or purchase.World War II Teaching … Read More