Having students make a travel magazine in the classroom is an excellent way to incorporate cross-curricular learning. Teachers can discuss topics in social studies and geography, but it is also ideal for language arts studies. Teaching to student strengths and scaffolding student learning h...

As teachers, we try to make school work challenging and provide real-world applications for what students are learning. Social studies curriculum provides a great opportunity to do this. Teachers cover geography, economics, and much more. Since we all know that the best way to learn is through do...

Comic books are fun, and they spark the imagination. They are filled with action, and people are inspired by their characters. They are a great way to motivate students to learn a variety of topics in many different subject areas, including English, social studies, ELL, and more. They can be used...