A bunch of social studies teachers sharing their thoughts, tips, tricks, resources, and ideas...while also doing some interviews with some amazing social studies teachers from throughout the United States.
In this episode, Justin shares how slow reveal graphs, texts, and images have transformed engagement in his social studies classroom. By revealing information piece by piece, students are encouraged to observe closely, discuss what they notice, and think critically about what the data or image represents.
https://slowrevealgraphs.com/
24 Nov 2025
25. Roll the Dice: A Simple Engagement Hack That Works
Looking for a quick engagement move you can use tomorrow? Justin shares his go-to dice routine—an adaptable strategy for reviewing concepts, checking understanding, and giving students a fun challenge. Whether you teach government, AP courses, or anything in between, you'll walk away with ideas you can plug into your classroom right away.
13 May 2025
24. Teaching Human Rights: A Path to Global Citizenship
In this episode, Justin shares practical strategies for bringing global citizenship into the classroom, with a strong focus on human rights education. He outlines how foundational concepts like the Bill of Rights, natural rights, and the UN Declaration of Human Rights can be powerful tools for student inquiry and critical thinking. From comparing historical documents to creating their own list of rights, students engage in meaningful discussions about justice, equity, and global responsibility.
Justin also explores how themes of rights and citizenship can be tied into a wide range of topics—like war, civil rights, slavery, migration, and labor history—making global connections across social studies content. Whether you're teaching US Government, World History, or Current Events, you'll find actionable ideas to deepen your students' understanding of the world and their place in it.
Past Civics-Focused Episodes
Teaching the Foundations of Democracy
Teaching Civil Liberties
Teaching the Policymaking Systems
Teaching Elections and Interest Groups
Teaching Political Parties and Elections
Healthy Debates and Discussions
Cultivating a Civil Classroom w/ Sphere Education
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