Giselle Rivera

Educating students about multiple perspectives is key when teaching Social Studies. Upper elementary students learn about the European Explorer and Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes without learning much about the powerful Aztec emperor Moctezuma and the perspective of the indigenous people of Mexico. When teaching students about Hernan Cortes it is imperative to also include in […]

Teaching students simple geography lessons about oceans and continents is a must-do. A few times I’ve asked my students what country and state we live in, and I get responses like, “We live in the country of California and the continent of Mexico.” I’m dead serious! (I teach in Southern California) When I heard this, 

There is so much to teach about European Exploration! How do you make it fun and engaging for you and your students? But I’m here to help give you ideas on hands-on activities. These activities are meaningful and will help your students learn about the motivations behind exploration, the navigational tools that were used, and

Why Make an Astrolabe? Making an astrolabe will help your students learn about history in a fun, hands-on way. Your students (or children, for our homeschooling parents) need to do activities related to the subject that they are working on. Making an astrolabe will get your students engaged and will help them remember the lesson

There is so much to teach when it comes to learning about the Causes of the American Revolution. You’ll find countless activities and lessons out there, but which ones are worth your time? You’ll need to choose lessons that are meaningful and will get your students to truly understand the events that led up to