Tag: Civics and Economics

  • Why “What If?” Discussions Boost History Learning

    What if questions help teachers chalkenge student understanding. Here are some whys i use it in my classroom.

  • Problem Solving: KY River

    This is a PBL exercise based on the KAAC Future Problem Solving tools and rubric. Students are presented with the narrative below and must work in groups of 3-5 students. They must identify several key problems and then the most important problem. Based on their choice they must create solutions and develop a plan to…

  • Civics: Civil Criminal Law Precedent

    Civil and Criminal Law in America Research the following Terms and Supreme Court Cases Judicial Review Seditious Speech Slander Libel “Clear and Present Danger” Clause Equal Protection Clause

  • The Flipped Classroom

    Here is a collection of articles about the new teaching method that I’ll be using in my Freshmen Government class. Forbes: What is the Flipped Classroom Reuters: Moving beyond our vacuous education reform discussions Educause: 7 Things to Know About the Flipped Classroom Edutopia: Collection of Articles

  • Freshemen Class Notes Google Docs

    This is the current Freshmen Google Docs for the first test.  Google Doc