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Where do I start?

Olga Lobban

I’m a brand-new junior high science teacher, but since it’s a small school, I’ll also be teaching sixth-grade social studies. I’ve never taught social studies before, I have almost no time to prepare, and I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed.

I really want to teach Big History. Is there something here that will walk me through exactly how to teach it, step by step, exactly what to do when? I hope to have more time to prepare in future years, but I'm just strapped for time this year. Where do I start?

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    Hi  ! I would say that Big History is an excellent fit for you! This seems like an incredible opportunity for you, given the course's interdisciplinary content. Here is my question: Do you have the same set of students for both science and history? (In other words, can you flexibly adapt that time to be a hybrid science/history time or do you have to keep the time siloed?)

    I have to absolutely agree with the tips that you were given by  , especially 

    Bridgette OConnor said:
    I recommend familiarizing yourself with Unit 1 and then just stay a few lessons ahead of your students and you should be fine for this first year.

    . There is SO much great content that I am still trying out new things. I would also say that, to set yourself up for success, create a table or organizational tool to track what you do. I use a table with three columns (Number of class sessions, Lesson notes, links, resources, narrative notes, etc, and Notes for next year). Notes for next year is key - when you are drinking from a firehose and doing things for the first time, creating an easy and efficient reflective moment is invaluable. Sometimes, I link conversations from this community to use as I adapt and change for the following year. 

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    Hi  ! I would say that Big History is an excellent fit for you! This seems like an incredible opportunity for you, given the course's interdisciplinary content. Here is my question: Do you have the same set of students for both science and history? (In other words, can you flexibly adapt that time to be a hybrid science/history time or do you have to keep the time siloed?)

    I have to absolutely agree with the tips that you were given by  , especially 

    Bridgette OConnor said:
    I recommend familiarizing yourself with Unit 1 and then just stay a few lessons ahead of your students and you should be fine for this first year.

    . There is SO much great content that I am still trying out new things. I would also say that, to set yourself up for success, create a table or organizational tool to track what you do. I use a table with three columns (Number of class sessions, Lesson notes, links, resources, narrative notes, etc, and Notes for next year). Notes for next year is key - when you are drinking from a firehose and doing things for the first time, creating an easy and efficient reflective moment is invaluable. Sometimes, I link conversations from this community to use as I adapt and change for the following year. 

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