Graphic novels are powerful! In a learning community, they can light up engagement while integrating and developing a variety of literacies—not to mention presenting a
There’s no doubt that breakout activities engage students and help them learn key skills, such as problem solving, close reading, and abstract reasoning. But it’s
Whether you’re looking for a STEM twist to your American history curriculum or practical inspiration for next year’s National History Day theme, invention is an
Today’s ninth graders were born in 2005. The first iPhone was released in 2007. It’s hard to overstate the impact of 21st-century technologies, but most
Newspapers have always played an important role in the American democratic experiment; providing a forum for discourse, informing the public, and holding the powerful to
Here’s an interest-catching activity your students will love: display the image of the black box on the left, and lead them in a Jeopardy! lightning
Every month the SLC Reviews team rounds up a list of our favorite titles on a theme of our choice. Drawing inspiration from national holidays
For many school districts, there’s a growing imbalance between the number of students requiring the support found in special education, and the number of educators
As they approach the legal voting age, more students are finding themselves part of the target audiences that politicians are trying to reach via mass
Almost every hefty project we assign students involves a crucial step: research. Some students dive into the research eagerly, but many are intimidated by this
For students interested in history, science, or even science fiction, nothing beats the hidden history of U.S. space exploration. Beginning with high-altitude rocket tests in
Military space stations, high-tech weapons, and soldiers in spacesuits. For years, these details have been the exclusive residents of science fiction. In the 21st century,
Today’s students are living in a world of technological marvels—and while they’ve probably heard of the Apollo 11 moon landing, they might not understand just
It’s the stuff of great science fiction movies, theme park rides… and real life. Nothing captivates the American imagination quite like space travel. And for
Nothing inspires wonder like the final frontier of space—and now, more than 50 years after astronauts first walked on the moon, the world is on
This month was the 50th anniversary of the Kent State shooting. To many young people today, 50 years ago may feel like a distant time,
Twitter. Snapchat. Instagram. TikTok. Facebook. The ongoing parade of social media platforms seems endless, and each one offers our students ways to connect to the
I have never encountered a group of professionals that have this level of passion. We are all pretty much at the forefront of supporting our
How can we help students develop equitable, effective, and self-protective civic agency in this digital age? This question has never been more urgent AND more
Modern day comparisons can be powerful inroads for social studies students, allowing them to draw on their knowledge of the present to broaden their understanding
