Category Archives: Common Core

Connecting Lessons to Common Core: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Assignment

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

I have always been an advocate for time travel in the classroom. Imagine learning about the Constitutional Convention by actually going there? Or becoming involved in a discussion about human nature with John Locke? I fully realize that by doing … Continue reading →

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Connecting Lessons to Common Core: Your Own Personal Latin American Revolution

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

For the past week, I have been reflecting on past lessons to see how they align to the Common Core Standards for History/Social Studies. I have thoroughly enjoyed setting aside time to look at how the lessons that I have … Continue reading →

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Connecting Lessons to Common Core: Personal Journals during the French Revolution

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

As I said before, my Social Studies department is meeting this week to discuss activities and lessons that align with the Common Core Standards for History/Social Studies. I became very excited last Friday afternoon when I found that the Common Core … Continue reading →

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Connecting Lessons to Common Core: Enlightenment – Declaration of Independence

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

As I said before, my Social Studies department is meeting next week to discuss activities and lessons that align with the Common Core Standards for History/Social Studies. As I am a fairly new teacher, I am using this as an … Continue reading →

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Connecting Lessons to Common Core: A Missed Opportunity

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

In a few weeks, I am sitting down with my Social Studies department to discuss the Common Core standards for History/Social Studies and identify lessons and activities that meet them. The idea of this meeting really excites me because I … Continue reading →

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