Category: History and Social Studies

  • Empowering Icons: Female Characters in Comics

    Peggy Carter: Captain Carter’s Trailblazing Journey Through Time In the dynamic world of comic books, a diverse array of female characters emerges as powerful role models, offering high school students nuanced narratives that extend beyond traditional stereotypes. These characters navigate challenges, embody resilience, and stand as beacons of empowerment. Exploring their stories in the classroom…

  • Diversity in the Classroom: Beyond Black Panther

    The article offers a selection of comic books featuring Black characters, from mainstream and independent publishers, presenting ideas for their use in educational discussions and accompanying resources.

  • TMIH Space Exploration Feburary

    February:

  • Chinese Lunar New Year

    Teaching on an A/B block schedule means that students in common classes get split over the weekend and this year that happened for my Lunar New Year lessons. So, today I decided to make a short post to show what I used for the lesson and share the resources with others.

  • Civil War at 150: John C Fremont

    John C. Frémont: A Pioneer of Exploration and a Key Figure in American History In the annals of American history, certain figures stand out for their pioneering spirit, their unwavering courage, and their lasting impact on the nation’s trajectory. Among these luminaries is John C. Frémont (Jan 21,1813-Jul 13, 1890), a man whose name is…

  • TDIH ISS is Launched

    In 1998 the U.S., Russia, Canada, Japan, and the participating countries of the European Space Agency launched the first parts of the International Space Station. The International Space Station (ISS) stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation in the realm of space exploration. Orbiting Earth at an average altitude of 420 kilometers,…