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By Bridgette Byrd O’Connor
Louisiana, USA
Our students are continuously bombarded with information from a variety of sources that can be contradictory and thus confusing. In addition, they’re exposed to an alarming amount of misinformation and disinformation. How do we help students make sense of it all so that they can make informed decisions about some very serious—and potentially life-changing—issues?…
By Bridgette Byrd O’Connor, OER Project Team
Louisiana, USA
Since 1987, March has been celebrated as National Women’s History Month. In recognition, OER Project’s new Women in History: Political and Scientific Achievements hub page brings together a strong collection of lessons with articles, videos, and activities to inspire your students. But women’s history wasn’t always as widely recognized as it…
By Trevor Getz, OER Project Team
San Francisco, USA
This is the final in a three-part series on the use of comics in the social studies classroom, focusing largely on Black creators and subjects, both in recognition of Black History Month and also to acknowledge the importance of celebrating diverse voices year-round. Originally published in February 2021, we think it makes for a great introduction to the genre. Click …