Browse Past Blog Posts
Michael Yell on Writing as Thinking
Mar 19 2012
Practicing writing practices good habits of thought, says Mike Yell. Two strategies can get your students writing every day. [...] »
National History Day Wins 2011 National Humanities Medal
Feb 17 2012
Congratulations to National History Day for winning the 2011 National Humanities Medal! [...] »
Michael Yell Uses National History Day for Classroom Differentiation
Jan 4 2012
Searching for advanced projects for your eager learners? Teacher Mike Yell recommends National History Day. [...] »
Michael Yell on Making Every History Lecture Engaging
Nov 14 2011
Is "lecture" a bad word? Or can you make a lecture an active learning experience for your students? Mike Yell says you can. [...] »
Michael Yell on Using DVDs/Video Segments in the History Classroom
Jul 13 2011
What student doesn't love a "movie day"? The question is, how much are they learning from it? [...] »
Michael Yell on Critical Thinking and Teaching History
Jun 20 2011
Don't think once. Think twice. Demand concise, thought-provoking work from students. [...] »
Michael Yell on a Strategy for the Use of Textbooks in the History Classroom
Jun 1 2011
Students aren't always working with primary sources. Seventh-grade history teacher Mike Yell leads students in getting the GIST of secondary sources. [...] »
Michael Yell's Strategies for Using Primary Sources in Your Classroom
May 9 2011
Combine strategies to create new techniques! Mike Yell combines DBQs and Response Groups. [...] »
Michael Yell Motivates Students with the Mystery Strategy
Mar 7 2011
Piece together history from a handful of clues with 7th-grade teacher Michael Yell's Mystery strategy. [...] »
Michael Yell on Developing a Climate of Engagement
Jan 18 2011
Former NCSS president and 7th-grade teacher Michael Yell shares his first-day teaching strategies for upper elementary and secondary. [...] »
