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Seemed like an appropriate shirt for the day and pulling a lesson from the new @constitutionctr.bsky.social
middle school curriculum!
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As always, Carl has put together a good episode of remembrance for 9/11. Four minutes for the recap of events and then more images at the end. Use it if you want a short lesson for today on Sept 11 and then have other things to cover.
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Grab some great #primarysource teaching ideas from the TPS Midwest during this free virtual course. I walked away so much smarter! Did I mention that it's free? teachingprimarysources.illinoisstate.edu/development @librarycongress.bsky.social #sschat #socialstudies

Girl!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

On this day, the first Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia On September 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress in the United States met in Philadelphia to consider its reaction to the British government’s restraints on trade and representative government after the Boston Tea Party.

#OnThisDay in 1774, the first Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to consider its reaction to the British government’s restraints on trade and representative government after the Boston Tea Party.

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Glad I could finally say: way to go!!!🥳🥳🥳

#sschat great stuff from @historycomics.bsky.social!

Opening up class with a discussion on why it’s important to know history…. Going to begin with this hysterical bit from Nate Bargatze. youtube.com/shorts/3JaMt...

Tramp climbing on railroad car, another man standing between tracks and looking up to watch, hat on ground. Bain News Service, publisher

Tired of the using the same old photos to teach about the Great Depression? Try this one from the Library of Congress! I recommend using the QFT strategy from @rightquestioninst.bsky.social to elicit student questions as an introduction to the topic. www.loc.gov/item/2014680...

Save Our Signs Save Our Signs: Celebrate All-American History

Crowdsourced collab supported by Data Rescue Project is working to record NPS park signage that may be lost to current attempts to edit "disparaging" language. Upload photos of signs at NPS sites: sites.google.com/umn.edu/save... #sschat #iteachsocialstudies #EduSky #socialstudies #nationalparks

If you need a good resource for teaching the Bill of Rights, look no further. @lindarmonkjd.bsky.social
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New site. New teacher friends. More opportunities to tell people about @retroreport.org!!
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More Philly pics. #classic
Teachers be teachers. Am I right?

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More Philly pics. #classic
Teachers be teachers. Am I right?

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John Marshall: Patriot, Statesman, Chief Justice - Google Arts & Culture Explore the character and constitutional legacy of John Marshall—the nation’s fourth chief justice—from the Virginia frontier all the way to the Supreme Court.

#OnThisDay in 1835, Chief Justice John Marshall dies in Philadelphia. Learn more about the nation’s longest-serving chief justice in our online exhibit: ow.ly/MpQ750Wj5X3

Kicked off a week in Philly with a visit to @easternstate.bsky.social while wearing my new @icivics.bsky.social shirt 🙌🏽
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Deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on July 4th | Headlines & Heroes The deaths of former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on July 4, 1826, the day of the Jubilee, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, was an extraordin...

A reminder that political enemies can push differences aside to become friends.
Maybe we should try this in 2025. ❤️🤍💙

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It’s definitely a good read!!

My beach read for today… great American history biography of these 4 presidents! @doriskgoodwin.bsky.social
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Excellent resource @ our National Parks…
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I was rocking my new @retroreport.org swag!! 🙌🏽

Always a Frogtastic day when I can wear my Anna May Wong tee for the day’s lesson. What’s my History Tee Showdown buddies wearing? @lauramcfarren.bsky.social @nhtoymc.bsky.social

Happy AANHPI Heritage month! 🎉🗺️🍎 @mrshistorylee.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @lauramcfarren.bsky.social @historyherway.bsky.social @nhtoymc.bsky.social

Looking for a unique teacher PD week this summer? Check out @easternstate.bsky.social’s summer teacher institute: www.easternstate.org/teach

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In and around @easternstate.bsky.social with #JusticeEd collab edus from across the country. Are you an edu interested in Justice Education? Check out the collab and apply! ⚖️🍎🗺️

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With any #socialstudies inquiry, it’s all about your compelling question. What are the characteristics of a great compelling question? #FIELDGuide #slowchat #inquiry #sschat @madisonteacher.bsky.social

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