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What's in the box?

Students generate clues and guesses about the contents of a mug, and the contents of a box containing selected teacher mementos. After checking their guesses against the clues, students offer their best guess.
Subjects: English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Health
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
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Historical perspective

This video discusses the historical thinking concept of historical perspective: viewing of the past through the social, intellectual, emotional and ethical lenses of the time (5:53 minutes).
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Teaching Historical Thinking (Revised and expanded edition)

Introduce students to six interrelated concepts central to their ability to think critically about history using clear explanations of each concept, teaching suggestions for applying them throughout the curriculum and an extended teaching example.
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Regular Price: $39.95
Format: Print

Our school-wide program made a difference

In this video, a teacher and principal from Woodbank Elementary describe the positive effects on student social responsibility that resulted from their school-wide use of the Our Hidden Heroes program. (3:21 minutes)
Subjects: English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Previewing

Students anticipate the content of text to create a mindset for reading. They develop an understanding of the importance of identifying features that provide clues about the content of text and of the value of anticipating the content of text prior to reading. It includes instructional suggestions f…
Subjects: Science, Geography, History
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Our journey into critical thinking

John Weinshel tells how teachers at Benjamin Banneker Middle School worked with TC2 staff on a professional development project to enhance their students’ thinking and understanding.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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