Foundational evidence, inquiry-based instruction, & edtech tools
Unlock the potential of your students with FIELD Guide Hikes!
Foundational evidence, inquiry-based instruction, & edtech tools
how should we do social studies?
If you're like us, you probably sat through years of terrible social studies instruction. We want your classroom to be different! Join us on our journey to find and integrate the best tools, strategies, and resources for creating engaged, knowledgable, and informed citizens.
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The Social Studies FIELD Guide is your roadmap
to creating engaging and impactful lessons that equip students with the critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning skills they need to be successful.
The FIELD Guide framework - Foundational Evidence, Inquiry, EdTech, and Lesson Design - is a beacon for teachers seeking to bring social studies alive for their students.
Use the FIELD Guide Hikes, leveled activities focused on using evidence, thinking critically, and solving problems,
to dig into the heart of inquiry-based learning, integrating the rich tapestry of primary sources and the cutting-edge potential of educational technology.
Dig into the book!
Chapter One: Load Your Pack
Chapter Two: F is for Foundational Evidence. Start With the Good Stuff
We both love research. So we understand the importance of having a strong base of data that supports best practice. Chapter One is all about setting the stage for why the FIELD Guide works and getting ready for the Hikes.
Chapter Two: F is for Foundational Evidence. Start With the Good Stuff
Chapter Two: F is for Foundational Evidence. Start With the Good Stuff
A FIELD Guide classroom requires primary sources, first-person accounts, and supporting evidence. Chapter Two highlights what it can look like when you integrate these types of resources into your learning designs.
Chapter Three: I is For Inquiry. Ask the Right Questions. Get Better Answers
Chapter Three: I is For Inquiry. Ask the Right Questions. Get Better Answers
Inquiry brings the FIELD Guide to life! If you want engaged learners, then you need to develop compelling questions and design activities that help your students use evidence to answer those questions.
Chapter Four: E is for EdTech. It’s All of the Things
Chapter Five: LD is for Learning Design. It’s More Than Three Sticks of Wood
Chapter Three: I is For Inquiry. Ask the Right Questions. Get Better Answers
EdTech tools support high levels of learning and your life as a teacher gets just a little bit easier. We are firm believers in using EdTech to impact learning. Unpack some of our favorite tools and strategies!
Chapter Five: LD is for Learning Design. It’s More Than Three Sticks of Wood
Chapter Five: LD is for Learning Design. It’s More Than Three Sticks of Wood
Chapter Five: LD is for Learning Design. It’s More Than Three Sticks of Wood
We get it. This can seem overwhelming. What is the best way to organize all of this? Chapter Five provides some structures and suggestions for arranging the learning in ways that are best for your students without making you crazy.
Chapter Six: Beyond the FIELD Guide. Enjoy the Experience
Chapter Five: LD is for Learning Design. It’s More Than Three Sticks of Wood
Chapter Five: LD is for Learning Design. It’s More Than Three Sticks of Wood
Whether it's a quick out-and-back day hike or a week-long, full blown camping adventure, every trip comes to an end. So what's next? Chapter Six shares a series of classroom Force Multipliers to get you ready for your next experience.
