Author Archives: Michael K. Milton

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About Michael K. Milton

I teach Social Studies in Massachusetts. When I began teaching, I assumed the job would involve a steady supply of apples. I was mistaken. Teaching, however, is fascinating (though less Apple-y) - I get to work with great students and colleagues, and I get to try things out. This blog, which I started in my early years of teaching and have recently returned to, is a place where I share projects I’ve worked on and think out loud about my practice. I also like puns probably too much.

Vocab Connect: A Review Game, Made Easier

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Michael K. Milton

Vocab Connect is a vocabulary review game built around table talk, explanation, and connection. I’ve used it in my classroom for nearly a decade – and recently made the one change that finally made it easy to setup & share. Continue reading →

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From Policy to Practice: Taming Revisions (in My Classroom)

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Michael K. Milton

From Policy to Practice: Taming Revisions (in My Classroom)

This is just about the impact a new revision policy had in my classroom and how I built a system to fic my workflow. Continue reading →

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Leveling Up the DBQ:  A Skill-Based Approach to Teaching the AP DBQ

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Michael K. Milton

I wanted a different way to introduce the AP DBQ – one that made skills visible, feedback immediate, and revision part of the process. This post shares how the DBQ Guild came together, why a tracker had to exist, and what real-time feedback changed in my classroom. Continue reading →

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Continental Congressional Law & Order: How I Intend to Use the Declaration of Independence (Next Year)

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Michael K. Milton

While some may want a time machine to witness seminal moments in history, I just want to go back a month ago. It was a simpler time back then, a younger Michael Milton went to begin teaching a unit that … Continue reading →

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History Investigations: Voices from the Past

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Michael K. Milton

As I have begun to mentor an aspiring educator, I’ve been thinking about my various roles as a teacher. At any given moment I am a mentor, a guide, a sources of knowledge, a hero, a villain, a supporting player, a taskmaster, … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Exams like a Conspiracy Theorist

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Michael K. Milton

My favorite tools to prepare students for midterms is not an app or notecards (although both can absolutely be useful) but rather kitchen twine and Gorilla tape. A few summers ago, I read Making Thinking Visible: How to promote Engagement, … Continue reading →

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Hamilton vs. Jefferson: Using Hamilton the Musical in the Classroom | Discovery Education

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Michael K. Milton

Below is the start to my post for Discovery Education about using Hamilton the Musical in the classroom! Check it out! _____________________________________________________________________ “And the world’s gonna know your name – What’s your name, man? Alexander Hamilton. My name is Alexander … Continue reading →

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Shining a Light on the Unknown: Helping Students Understand ISIS and the Syrian Civil War | Discovery Education

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Michael K. Milton

My new post for Discovery Education! As a fifth grader during the Gulf War, I distinctly remember Mrs. Spina helping to calm our fears about the war. After giving us a background on the war, Mrs. Spina brought us to … Continue reading →

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Historical Digitally Altered Image Project

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Michael K. Milton

As many of you have might have seen on my website, I have been digitally altering movie posters and other images to tell a new historical story. The results are often silly but have been a fun outlet for me personally. … Continue reading →

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Honoring Our Veterans: Using Inquiry to Discuss Veterans Day | Discovery Education

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Michael K. Milton

I’ve recently begun blogging for Discovery Education! My first assignment was to create a lesson for Veterans Day and I am really excited to share this with you! _________________________________________________________________________________ “My name is Michael K. Milton, and I am a US … Continue reading →

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