Following our newly formed #SocialStudies lesson on branches of government at the local, state, and national level, I created copyable #GoogleForm for students to research these government officials: https://t.co/AE5gHg6G73

Do you love 🧡 Google Jamboard as much as we do? Then check out this FREE video series! 📺Easy, sticky, engaging learning with Google Jamboard by Matt Miller In this series, you'll learn how to use Jamboard to do more and learn better🚀 https://t.co/7pFoBAM9mQ #Ditchbook

Thank you to @wsisdschools Tannahill Intermediate Art Class for sending the cards and drawings. We are so grateful of this act of kindness!

Here’s a fun little feature coming to @googledocs! Check out Jordan Cotten, Ed.D.'s video! #TikTok

Finally got around to building my first Deck this year. This one is on the Boston Massacre. If you aren’t on @DeckToys, check it out! https://t.co/rFC1xSl6g4 #DeckToys #ShareADeck

Is it just me who’s behind or did others know about @quizizz new “power ups” feature? It is awesome, and students today LOVED it!

Today, I ran across this really helpful tool in building Canvas quizzes and providing Text to Speech. Free service - text to speech and save to mp3!

You know those days where students are just unequivocally dialed in? Today was one of those as we talked about the lost colony of #Roanoke. Loved today’s dialogue and interest!

Hey @HTDSpod and @ProfGregJackson, I listen to your podcast regularly. I'm a 5th grade Social Studies teacher in Texas. I would love to collab about using you and your expertise for a future lesson. DM me if you're interested. #USHistoryTeachersUnite

Great article from @DitchThatTxtbk on 10 ways to make the most of your LMS - Ditch That Textbook

Using this COOL and ENGAGING game from @LumioSocial to review the “3 G’s” of exploration — God, gold, and glory. Students read a quote and decided which reason for exploration it applies to. #SocialStudies #Exploration

Today, we’re talking primary and secondary sources. To do so, we’re using this document analysis sheet from @USNatArchives to analyze Paul Revere’s “The Bloody Massacre.” What a solid resource! cc: @tannahill_wsisd @wsisdschools

Here’s one example! This is one from multiple grade levels and analysis types. So good!

Hey #SocialStudies teachers! Check out these AWESOME document analysis tools from @USNatArchives. We’re using one for tomorrow’s lesson over primary vs. secondary sources.

We’re starting our “Think Like a Historian” unit next week. What better way to talk about reading timelines than to explore a brief history of @Apple followed up with a @Canvas_by_Inst New Quiz!? Thanks @canva for this solid timeline template!

Yes sir! Today, I am introducing this year's students to one of my FAVORITE #edtech tools -- @MicrosoftFlip! We will be responding to information about U.S. Regions. @tannahill_wsisd

This might be one of the best things you read today. Relationships are everything in the classroom. This article from @DitchThatTxtbk gives you some SOLID ways to cultivate student relationships. #1 and #7 are my favorite!

We’re starting research tomorrow on regions of the United States. I’m taking some time tonight to make sure the answer key is ready. It’ll be our first research assignment of this school year!

I used this slide to introduce myself to students this week. Thanks @canva for the template, and I’m PUMPED for this next school year. (P.S. I don’t hate the @blippi look!)

Thanks @Mardel_Inc for having basically EVERYTHING on sale today! What I expected to be an expensive trip to finish my classroom decorating turned out to not be.