Building Background Knowledge for English Language Learners
How can we help our 5th-grade ELL students build background and make connections with our social studies curriculum?
Rubrics for Learning Menus
Creating the perfect rubric is an impossible task. Creating a usable, easily adaptable rubric, however, is within your grasp.
Michael Yell Uses National History Day for Classroom Differentiation
Searching for advanced projects for your eager learners? Teacher Mike Yell recommends National History Day.
Making the Most of Maps
Have you always wanted to use maps in your classroom, but been unsure how to do so?
Deciphering Primary Source Documents
Create scaffolding and careful preparation of documents to promote student understanding of primary sources.
Lower Level Learners: Teaching Their Way
Regularly assess student understanding, and revise your lesson plans to match the needs of lower level learners.
Bridging the Language Barrier
Vocabulary legends, guiding questions, and teamwork are all good solutions.
Teaching the Homebound or Hospitalized
Teaching the homebound or hospitalized student offers a chance to explore teaching with technology.
Challenging Gifted 10th Graders
Explore tips on challenging gifted high school students, including resources and strategies.
Using Document Based Questions with Struggling Readers
Should I just try to jazz up our textbook or can you suggest places to look to find documents that my kids can decipher?