Social Studies Samurai

A place for Social Studies educators to share ideas and suggest resources for learners.

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

A new video teaching MYP Individuals & Societies students how to write using terminology in context (Year 3 assessment criteria). Includes a sample and short activity at the end. #MYP #IndividualsandSocieties #WritingSkills

https://t.co/pL1HIEsCse

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

A new video teaching MYP Individuals & Societies students how to write a PEEL paragraph (Year 3 assessment criteria). Includes a sample and short activity at the end. #MYP #IndividualsandSocieties #WritingSkills

https://t.co/Nk9qC3FKk9

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

So, it's hanami 花見🌸season in Japan (cherry blossom viewing). I recently posted a brief 360° video on the history of this way cool Japanese tradition. It's an overview, but scroll around and see what a 'hanami party' looks like in Nagoya, Japan.

https://t.co/xQnLDmDYCG

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

I have fun making this student workbook for a future Social Studies / I&S class. Teachers - you can copy and modify to suit your class. It uses TED-Ed animated videos with question prompts and a space for students to write.

@bookcreatorapp

https://t.co/9TbY2cMKEF

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

A new playlist together with video tutorials (for students) on the investigation process. Just have to add the evaluating an investigation video later this week. #IBMYP #Investigation

https://t.co/j6SqzoxIYn

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

So this is a 'Story of Halloween' book I've made on @BookCreatorApp - love Book Creator! Activities for students at the back, including a fun quiz show that my students tend to like. You should be able to use it and or make your own copy an modify.

https://t.co/FJv04I8AAW

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

I've updated 'How To' videos for the first three questions on the IB exam, due to new guidance announced in August 2024. Same style, but new points about how to respond. The playlist is here:

https://t.co/xAmTT624FP

Good luck with your IB History exam preparations!

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

This is brilliant! Check out this Indonesian cave with the oldest known cave paintings, and new methods of dating. Awesome resource for school and just plain interesting! #GoogleArtsandCulture #GoogleEdu

https://t.co/HtrsANgqcJ

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

Kicking off shortly! Pedagogical approaches to using Book Creator. Teaching/learning, assessment, and feedback! #BookCreator #GEGKolkata #GEGNagoya @BookCreatorApp

https://t.co/Hp3SR5WKuA

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

Finally! Finished a 'How To' tutorial video for the fourth question on #IBHistory paper 1. (specifically, Move To Global War Question 12) Skills apply to any Paper 1 fourth question. https://t.co/DEz2eJJWf3

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

Students studying IBDP History paper 2 Authoritarian States? Here are 3 Quizlet study sets for USSR (Stalin), China (Mao) & Germany (Hitler).

https://t.co/4wYQxGoISg

Anything you'd add? #IBHistory

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

Looking for a Christmas History activity for classes? "The Story of Christmas" on @BookCreatorApp.

Book Creator (includes activities at the end of the book)
https://t.co/VZDrsPFDaJ

Copy the text and links to modify for your context:
https://t.co/yGxBtSSMs7

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

For IB History teachers specifically, but anyone teaching how to compare and contrast historical sources. Tutorial video. Paper 1, third question. Specifically, for Question 11, Move to Global War. Practice at the end.

https://t.co/yNcIkcUNbd

#IBhistory
#history

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

Diwali is upon us! Learn about this Indian celebration on @bookcreatorapp!

https://t.co/CBIbyDVK4V

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

For IB History teachers specifically, but anyone teaching OPCVL. A tutorial video on the second question for Paper 1. Specifically, for Question 10, Move to Global War. There is practice at the end. Hopefully will help DP History students!

https://t.co/XXOsst3dgn

#IBhistory

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

Young historians! Here is an updated OPCVL Reference Chart: https://t.co/qHJG7KeYIb

Make a copy for yourself here: https://t.co/1kTm0geoHn

#HistoryChat #OPCVL

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

Young historians! Here is an updated Values & Limitations Reference Table: https://t.co/DXpilgPdDH

Make a copy for yourself here: https://t.co/8Rryw5KUnA

#HistoryChat #OPCVL

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

IB History students & teachers - a tutorial video with a practice sample on how to answer Question 9b on the Paper 1 exam for Move To Global War. #IBhistory #Historychat #SourceAnalysis

https://t.co/3PzXMWPibV

[Social Studies Samurai @SS_Samurai]

IB History students & teachers - a tutorial video with a practice sample on how to answer Question 9a on the Paper 1 exam for Move To Global War. #IBhistory #Historychat #SourceAnalysis

https://t.co/LZhKdsfTui

[Book Creator from Kami @BookCreatorApp]

Come join @An_Wr3n next Tuesday to explore the powerful combination of @CommonSenseEd lesson's and Book Creator to foster a culture of kindness and positivity in the classroom.

Register now at https://t.co/c0f3tXJqcR

#BackToSchool #SEL