Social Studies

  • Simplify Geography: Continents and Oceans Lesson Plans

    world map and text: teaching oceans and continents

    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,  […]

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  • 8 Fun Activities to Teach European Exploration

    Old ship and text: European exploration activities

    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 […]

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  • How to Make an Astrolabe: European Explorer Activity

    Student with astrolabe

    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 […]

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