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.

#MaycombProbs: Building Community Through Twitter

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

Last Friday morning, my department head Ben Lally sent out the following tweet (Note: I could not find the original so here is my retweet). RT @MisterLally: When you want to leave gum & toys for the neighborhood kids, but … Continue reading →

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How I Found a Job: Episode 1 ~ Unhumble Beginnings

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

While applying for a teaching job a few years ago, I posted a few notes on Facebook about the experience. I wrote them in an attempt to keep my sanity and sense of humor while facing a series of setbacks. … Continue reading →

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Call to Action! Social Media in the Classroom

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

Friends, Romans, PLN, lend me your ears/eyes! On Saturday, Andy Marcinek and I led a discussion on the use of Social Media in the Classroom at EdCamp Boston. Andy masterfully worked the room giving reasons and examples as to why … Continue reading →

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Klout, Parenting, and Expectations: The Four Stages of an Unwarranted +K-ing

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

Last week, I was greeted early one morning with the news that I was influential on Parenting. Klout sent an e-mail to congratulate me on this impressive accomplishment. I felt a bit caught off-guard to handle the news for two … Continue reading →

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Close Reading and the Magic Eye – A quick thought

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

After researching close reading strategies for a lesson that I want to do sometime in the next few weeks, I had an epiphany of sorts while running past my eye doctor’s office. Last fall, I spent hours upon hours waiting … Continue reading →

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Connecting Lessons to Common Core: Nationalistic Travel Brochures

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

For the past few weeks, I have been reflecting upon my past lessons and adapting them to the Common Core Standards for History/Social Studies. It has been a great exercise and has allowed me to reexamine the purpose of my … Continue reading →

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Connecting Lessons to Common Core: Star Wars Episode V.V: The Empire Strikes Endor

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

<Imaginary scrolling text begins> A long time ago in a galaxy far far away…. COMMON CORE Episode V.V The Empire Strikes Endor It is the end of your lesson on the the five motives behind imperialism.  The students have analyzed … Continue reading →

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The Muppets Guide to Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

One of my goals for this upcoming year is to create a project-based learning (PBL) unit for my World History class. In order to wrap my head around this concept I have been lurking in different Twitter chats and reading … Continue reading →

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Connecting Lessons to Common Core: Extra Extra! Primary Documents turned into News Articles!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

What started off as an exercise to prepare for a department meeting has now become a bit of a hobby. For the past few weeks, I have been reflecting upon my past lessons and adapting them to the Common Core … Continue reading →

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Teacher Trading Cards: Make Your Own!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

Last week, I posted about teachers having Teacher Trading Cards as a means to connect with students, parents, colleagues, and learning networks. Also, collecting them all could become a great new pastime. Many people have contacted me for a template to … Continue reading →

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