Facilitating Active Student Learning in Middle and High Social Studies Classrooms
Dr. Kelli R. Paquette
Abstract
As students enter their middle and high school years, peers become extremely important in their lives. Hence,
communication about in-school learning between parents and children often decreases or diminishes. All too
often, parents are left wondering about what is occurring in the schools relative to their child’s academics. In
this article, readers will be exposed to the characteristics of an outstanding 9th and 10th grade social studies
teacher who excites and engages his students daily with content that children actually want to talk about in their
home environments. Ways in which to incorporate problem-based learning, political cartoons, quotes, and music
will be in described. Additionally, website resources are provided.
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