Rachel Swearengin
@rachelteachkc
Wife, Mother of 3, Daughter, Sister, and 5th Grade Teacher; Gilder Lehrman Kansas History Teacher of the Year 2023
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17-11-2018 04:02:18
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I love having students use playing cards to rank the strength of their evidence from sources when preparing to write claims. It provides students the chance to discuss ideas with others before writing independently. It works for soc st and science. LiteracyMTSSOlathe OPS Social Studies
A twist on See Think Wonder: using it in trios. One person records the group’s thinking for each part. Fifth graders in April need to talk. A lot. So let them talk about science 🌍 Manchester Park Elementary
Inspire learning on Earth Day and beyond with these free activities and #TeachingResources from Scholastic Magazines+ for grades preK-10 🌎 bit.ly/4aTVTh2
How did your students do with email writing this school year?
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29 years ago today, our nation witnessed the Oklahoma City bombing — the deadliest act of domestic terrorism ever on U.S. soil.
#WeRemember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever.
#OnThisDay in 1775, the Revolutionary War began in Massachusetts at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Take a look at objects that witnessed the 'shot heard round the world,' including a beam from Old North Bridge, on loan from Concord Museum.
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#OTD in #History , 1775, #PaulRevere , William Dawes, & Samuel Prescott warned #Massachusetts ' countryside, the British 'Regulars are coming out.' The tale has been mythicized, but the true story is just as inspiring; for it prepared our #Patriots for the onset of the #RevWar . #USA
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This is a great webinar about using picture books with primary sources for all my social studies friends! National Council for History Education Amy Walker OPS Social Studies Tina Ellsworth Nathan McAlister ncheteach.org/blog/webinar/u…
Another great conference at #EdcampJOCOKS24 ! I enjoyed facilitating conversations around math, science, and of course social studies. But the best part is seeing colleagues who are also my friends!
Tomorrow is the day!! Check out the session board to plan out your morning.
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If you haven't registered it isn't too late, feel free to join us first thing in the morning or register here: edcampjocoks24.eventbrite.com
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