I took time to check out all the apps and they each could definitely be a plus for the Social Studies/Civics classroom. I took notes on each and plan to share with my SS teachers next week via email.
I can't really pinpoint any negatives about the apps as they all have positive attributes, serve different grade levels as well as share many of the same purposes. Some have more features than others, but still are useful in the classroom.
The last app, Teacher Tool Box, caught my interest as it focuses on the C3 Framework which I am familiar with and have used in the classroom.
It focuses on developing students' ability to "frame and advance an inquiry" which is bases on a question. Those questions consist of two forms: compelling and supportive. Each lesson plan uses the C3 Framework: college, career, and civic life with inquiry based learning as the driver.
The primary documents from LOC supports each inquiry based lesson plan with an analysis tool linked to LOC and available for student use. I have used the analysis tool in a lesson I created two years ago for a Social Studies class and teachers enjoyed the lesson plan.
I look forward to sharing the Teacher Tool Box app next week.
6 - 8 Library Social Studies/History # 2021 Summer Course - Apps
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