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History Revisionists Don’t Want You to Find Out About Their Ancestors Crimes Against Humanity

As we delve deeper into our past, we often discover shocking truths about the atrocities committed by our ancestors. Unfortunately, there are those who aim to revise history and whitewash the crimes against humanity committed by their forefathers. These revisionists are often driven by a desire to maintain a sense of national pride or to protect the reputation of their political or religious leaders. One such example is the revisionism surrounding colonialism. Many histories of colonialism paint a picture of benevolent European powers spreading Christianity and civilization to the “uncivilized” masses of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. In reality, however, …

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Teaching Students About the Coronation of King Charles III

The coronation of King Charles III is an important historical event that every student should learn about. As the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles will become the next king upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The coronation ceremony marks the beginning of a new reign and the pledge of the monarch to serve the country and its people. Teaching students about this event not only helps them understand the British monarchy but also highlights the importance of traditions and ceremonies in different cultures. The coronation of King Charles III is expected to be a grand …

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High School Social Studies Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

Are you looking for high school social studies apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check out our list below. Let us know if there are any that we missed. The Knowledge Compass – The Knowledge Compass is a website designed to help students create powerful questions to guide their inquiry or research. Students can choose from ten question types to begin developing their research question: 5WS questions, inquiry questions, the question matrix, Socratic questions, ME questions, 5E questions, habits of mind, Six Thinking Hats, convergent questions, and divergent questions. …

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Elementary Social Studies Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

Are you looking for elementary school social studies, apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check out our list below. Let us know if there are any that we missed. Stack the States– With information about state capitals, flags, shapes, and more, Stack the States teaches students about the United States in a fun and engaging way. The app includes 50 state fact cards, an interactive map, high-resolution images of state landmarks, and hundreds of state questions. As students successfully complete levels, they collect random states to unlock hidden content, …

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History Apps, Tools, and Resources That We Love

Are you looking for history apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check out our list below. Let us know if there are any that we missed. CK-12– Helps students and teachers to improve elementary learning worldwide by making personal education tools available. Learn more than 5,000 math and science topics at a speed that suits you. Math topics include arithmetic, measurement, algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, trigonometry, analysis, and calculus. Science subjects include geography, life science, physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Other subjects include SAT exam prep, engineering, technology, …

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Maladaptive Behaviors Exacerbate Social Anxiety

Social anxiety, sometimes called social phobia, is that crippling fear of being judged negatively by other people. It is not uncommon for people with social anxiety typically to use maladaptive behaviors to manage their anxiety.  Maladaptive behaviors are strategies the are deployed to relieve yourself of the feeling of anxiety. It is called maladaptive because it is not necessarily the healthiest way to deal with anxiety—the root cause of anxiety is not addressed.  These behaviors only provide some sort of a temporary distraction. If done frequently, it can make the social anxiety worse and even lead to social anxiety disorder …

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