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How to Reach Every Learner in Social Studies: Active Strategies That Work

Join us September 22 at 6pm ET | 3 pm PT for our next webinar.

Reaching every student is one of the hardest parts of teaching social studies. In this upcoming webinar, we’ll share how active learning strategies give students more than one way into the same rigorous content, without rewriting your lessons.

Implementation Trainings:
Get Ready for the School Year

TCI Customers: This August, get hands-on guidance, explore key features, and ask questions in interactive, small-group training sessions in our live, one-hour virtual sessions for TCI social studies teachers.

Social Studies and Literacy: The Dynamic Duo for K–5 Success

In our most recent webinar, we brought together district leaders to discuss how making time for social studies can boost engagement, expand content coverage, and reinforce reading and writing skills—all within your existing schedule.

Primary Sources for Every Learner: Teach the 250 Edition

This “Teach the 250” edition webinar explores practical ways to teach primary sources at every grade level. Discover how songs, photos, and documents from 250 years ago can make history vivid and accessible to all learners.

Think Critically, Discuss Civilly

Our first webinar of 2026 looked at how the Response Group strategy can transform classroom conversation, helping students grapple with complex historical events, consider multiple perspectives, and thoughtfully debate the consequences of public policies.

From Couch Potatoes to Critical Thinkers: A New Way to Engage with Video

Listen in with TCI’s Founder and CEO, Bert Bower, to experience how TCI’s Video Activities combine short videos with interactive questions and digital prompts—creating an active, hands-on learning experience that goes beyond passive watching.

HQIM in Maryland World Geography: Curriculum That Makes a Real Impact

Get a practical overview of what HQIM means in Maryland’s world geography classrooms and find out what to look for in geography materials to ensure they’re engaging, standards-based, and built for real classroom success.

A Closer Look: Hands-On Learning for Ohio K-5 Classrooms

In this 30-minute webinar, we share real examples of hands-on activities that connect with Ohio students and build essential social studies skills.

High-Quality Instructional Materials for Deeper Learning in Social Studies

In this engaging edWebinar, subject matter experts reveal how well-designed high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) transform passive learning into active discovery.

Differentiation Strategies for Teaching the Western Hemisphere

In this webinar, we explore effective, differentiated teaching strategies and tools that engage every student in learning about the Western Hemisphere. Participants get a look at TCI’s new Social Studies Alive! The Western Hemisphere program.

Hands-On, Minds-On: Using Simulations to Complement Investigations

Watch this webinar recording to see how simulations and hands-on activities work together to deepen understanding and engage every learner.

First Day Tips: Building a Positive Classroom Environment

In our most recent back to school focused webinar, we share practical strategies for setting a positive tone on the first day and how that can lay the foundation for a successful school year.

Building Capacity in Social Studies Classrooms

In this webinar, an edLeader Panel shares strategies for strengthening instruction, fostering collaboration, and increasing student engagement in social studies classrooms.

Engaging Students Through Hands-On Activities

Watch this webinar recording to see how interactive lessons can transform the way elementary students connect with social studies and science.

Strategies for Dynamic Classroom Discussions

Watch this webinar to learn best practices and strategies for using the Response Group Strategy to foster productive classroom discussions that promote critical thinking and collaboration.

Effective Social Studies Practices

Take your Social Studies teaching to the next level with insight on high quality instruction, six powerful practices for teaching, and a skill-builder strategy.

Using Videos in an Engaging Way

How can you start incorporating video-driven activities into your classroom? Watch the webinar to explore how interactive videos can be used to engage students with powerful storylines and challenging interactions.

Strategies for Teaching Skill-Based Lessons

One of TCI’s classroom strategies, the Social Studies Skill Builder, uses fast-paced activities to teach skills and content. Watch this webinar recording to see it in action and learn how to apply it in your classroom.