Tag Archives: Social Studies

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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Interactive Self-Paced Presentations with Google Slides

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Michael K. Milton

With Google Slides, you can create activities that allow students to move at their own pace! Utilizing the “link to different page” in Google Slides, you can create a little “choose your own adventure” for your students. I made this … Continue reading →

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Non-Linear Google Slides Presentations: Weimar Republic Political Parties

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Michael K. Milton

Last spring in my Digital Literacies and Emerging Technology grad class, we were asked to create a non-linear experience using PowerPoint or another similar tool.  In addition to the non-linear format, there had to be a place for discussion. My … Continue reading →

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Going Meta: Cataloguing My Past Two Years of Blogging

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Michael K. Milton

As my blog turned two this past week, I felt it would be a good time to look back at one of the things I have worked on in my spare time these past few years. Over the past two … Continue reading →

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“We’re not gonna take it. No, we ain’t gonna take it. Oh, we’re not gonna take it anymoooore.” While preparing for the upcoming school year, Twisted Sister’s epic protest song began playing as I read the Declaration of Independence. Obviously … Continue reading →

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Michael K. Milton | 5 Comments

American Vision Dating Game: Hamilton, Jefferson, and the Importance of Sharing

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Michael K. Milton

Sometimes you put an idea out “there” and the world amazes you. That is absolutely what happened in this case. As many know, I am involved in a historical improv show called An Improvised People’s History. In order to  learn more … Continue reading →

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Law and Order: French Revolution [The Importance of Using Evidence!]

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Michael K. Milton

Over the summer, it occurred to me that History class should be like the hit television show Law and Order. Law – Investigate, Corroborate, Develop Case Order – Develop Case, Create and Defend Argument So after noticing that many of my … Continue reading →

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Teaching the Constitution: Bill of Rights Marketing Campaign (an improv-inspired activity)

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Michael K. Milton

What happens when you mix an improv game with history? Answer – a magical long period! This activity is based on an improv game called Ad Game. In Ad Game players invent something to market, a slogan for the item/service, a … Continue reading →

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Teaching the Constitution: Superheroes and the Branches of Government

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Michael K. Milton

As a new teacher to both the US History I curriculum and to teaching 9th graders, I was struggling teaching students about the difference in the branches of governments. I tried a variety of ways to do this: I gave … Continue reading →

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Common Core State Standard Rubric for History/Social Studies 11-12

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Michael K. Milton

For the past few weeks, my colleague Todd Whitten and I have been sharing some work that we have done with the Common Core State Standards for History/Social Studies. During this process, we created rubrics based upon the 9-10th Grade … Continue reading →

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