WELS Social Studies Teachers

02/21/2020

Learning more about using GIS technology in the classroom this morning. I would be happy to share the information with any who are interested.

01/05/2020

Enrollment is open for these free classes through National Geographic. Sign up now!

Professional Learning Opportunities for Educators

10/24/2019

Ready to present at State Teachers’ Conference. Stop in and say hi!

08/05/2019

The start to a new school year is just around the corner. What new things are you trying in your classrooms?

My geography students will be creating their own weather forecasts/reports this year. Share your new ideas in the comments below!

06/14/2019

I know it has been a LONG time since I have posted anything. Spent the last few days learning a little history and exploring God’s amazing creation. As I tell my geography students, get out there and see this great country we live in!!

07/03/2018

For those who already use Mission US, this is a really cool addition!

04/18/2018

An interesting and in-depth look at Civil War casualties...

An examination of Civil War casualty statistics

03/04/2018

02/15/2018

Lincoln as a lawyer:

"His manner was casual, almost negligent at times, as he questioned witnesses in friendly tones, threw in a witticism now and then,k and good-naturedly conceded point after point until he seemed to be giving away his case. But on the crucial point, he was relentless, trying to put it clearly before the jury, bringing the argument around to it again and again until the dullest mind in the jury understood it. For lucidity of statement and clarity by means of homely analogies he had no equal. He was almost unbeatable when simple right and justice were involved."

Thomas, Benjamin. "Abraham Lincoln, A Biography." p. 99.

02/12/2018

In honor of President Lincoln's birthday, I am going to share a quote from or about Lincoln each day this week. The quotes will come from Benjamin Thomas's 1952 biography.

Our first quote is a piece of advice Lincoln gave to a young law student in regards to his method of study. "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing."