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HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!

by IIHS

Jan 7, 2013

My school will be adopting the common core standard. It seems as thought we change something every year. I am very concerned about this one though. My dept head seems to think that we the common core, we will not actually instruct our classes. (at least for no more than 10 min) She is under the impression that group work will be the main focus.I mu...See More

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IHT On 1/08/13, Kev wrote: > On 1/07/13, IIHS wrote: >> My school will be adopting the common core standard. It >> seems as thought we change something every year. I am very >> concerned about this one though. My dept head seems to >> think that we the common core, we will not actually >> instruct our classes. (at least...See More

Jan 8, 2013

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Kev We haven't fully implemented it yet but yes, I will continue to lecture. My lectures are already built around critical thinking questions so again, no problem fitting it with the CC issues. I typically lecture twice a week for a full period. There are lots of discussion and thinking breaks within that though.

The fact remains the informat...See More

Jan 9, 2013

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Hot Topics! Yes, something for you, too!

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jan 12, 2013

From "Are You Suffering From Hostile Intention Attribution Bias?" to international test score comparison, to history teachers closing the textbooks and trivia fun, there's something for everyone!

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Homework as an Issue in American Politics

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jan 13, 2013

Etta Kralovec & John Buell, the authors of The End of Homework - How Homework Disrupts Families, Overburdens Children, and Limits Learning wrote:

Homework reform is unlikely to take root until educators can not only understand its limits but also have clearer notions of how schools and classrooms can be organized without extensive reli...See More

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American Indian Cultural areas CC aligned, unit

by L.Hawkins

Jan 17, 2013

This is a great resource I have put together for teachers. Please ownload the preview and let me know what you think. Am I missing an important topic? Have I covered the basics?..Thanks L. Hawkins

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Another New York Teacher You have some really good ideas. I liked how you explained their migration to the Americas. When I teach Native Americans in certain cultural regions, the first thing I focus on is not only location, but shelter, food, clothing, mode of transportation, natural resources, and then some other interesting facts pertinent to each region or specific tri...See More

Feb 18, 2013

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Ipad and geography

by Allison

Jan 17, 2013

How would an I-Pad be useful when teaching geography?

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Facebook Page for classroom

by Calvin Hobbs

Jan 21, 2013

In terms of opinion how helpful would a facebook page for the class in engaging the students critical thinking skills with history while outside of the classroom. Also could be used to assign or remind of homework/projetcs.

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Bud Listen- FB is where the kids are. I made a FB page for my AP class. I Structured it with security options I wanted, and it was highly successful. I don't "friend" students, but the group page was useful. The kids used it and liked it. When the class was over, I deleted it. FB CAN be used effectively for class. Let's stop being afraid of reality and...See More

Mar 2, 2013

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Sam On 3/02/13, Bud wrote: > Listen- FB is where the kids are. I made a FB page for my AP > class. I Structured it with security options I wanted, and it > was highly successful. I don't "friend" students, but the > group page was useful. The kids used it and liked it. When > the class was over, I deleted it. FB CAN be used effectively &...See More

Mar 12, 2013

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Turn the Other Cheek? (Message for teachers & students)

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jan 23, 2013

When you turn the other cheek, you are not necessarily expected to be passive in any situation, or even to simply refrain from violence. So...[Click below to read the rest.]

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Problem Based Learning (parts 1, 2,3) How to

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Feb 4, 2013

Do you want your students to develop high-level communication skills? The ability to arrive at informed judgments? The ability to function in a global community? Flexibility, persistence, and resourcefulness? Try Problem-Based Learning.

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