In a recent conversation with an instructional coach she pointed out that a continuing challenge is getting administrators to understand that social studies instruction is not just memorization of dates, places, people, and events. ThisContinue reading
Category: World Geo
The Four Question Method or 4MQ
I cannot remember when I have been more excited about a new resource for teaching social studies. What is that new resource? The Four Question Method for Teaching and Learning Social Studies, perfected by JonathanContinue reading
World 101
Hello all. Once again I’ve stumbled across a new resource. I always get excited finding well done resource materials and this one is well done. I’m never really sure if others already know about it.Continue reading
Tough TEKS SEs WG.17B and WH.22B
Teaching about religious institutions in history has its challenges. Most of us were not taught with depth about the intricacies of various religious doctrines in our education preparation. While some see any teaching about religiousContinue reading
What did you do over the summer?
We hope you found some time to relax and recharge over the summer. We took a little time for vacations, but our work at TRS continued. Besides attending TEKS Con, finishing the streamlining for secondary,Continue reading