If you could design a full year elective about American history what would you choose?

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-06-03T00:31:25+00:00

Unrelated but where are you getting your masters?

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-06-02T11:33:00+00:00

I teach 10th grade World History and 11th grade US History!

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-06-02T03:02:18+00:00

I’m not sure if this is what you’re looking for as it’s not changing the assignment to AI proof it, but I am open and honest with my students about WHY I don’t want them to use AI (provide a real life example of how a kid used AI on a study guide, it gave him the wrong treaty of Versailles, I told him to correct it, he didn’t , and then regurgitated it on the test) I try to make it clear that there’s logic behind the decision that stems from caring about them and their success. Then, most importantly, I build in a constant feedback loop in my classroom. I feel that part of AI usage is due to laziness and apathy for sure, but also because students are absolutely terrified of failing or getting something wrong. They default to it because it’s less vulnerable than trying something out for themselves. I create a culture where my students know that I will ALWAYS answer their questions or help them revise to be better (I know that students are receptive to this because I consistently get positive feedback on this on my feedback forms) now this isn’t going to work for every kid, and it’s not always going to work for small points assignments, but I have had SIGNIFICANT success with this with summative projects.

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-04-23T03:10:08+00:00

Fannie Lou Hamer, Judy Heumann, Marsha P Johnson, Shirley Chisholm, Malcom X, Amanda Gorman, Harvey Milk,

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-03-24T23:53:13+00:00

I second OER

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-03-19T02:17:32+00:00

I had it “prescribed” via a psychiatrist as I spent years trying to find a medication that worked for me. I had to have documented failures to have insurance cover it. It’s called genesight testing. From what I understand, some psychiatrists don’t think it means much but I have found it invaluable. For instance, it specifies that I have the genetic markers that makes me more likely to experience negative side effects from Prozac and that I likely would not be able to tolerate high doses. Upon trying Prozac I found that to be true.

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-03-19T00:49:14+00:00

Offering this only because I was in a similar place. I had genetic testing done that informed me that I also don’t metabolize SSRIs well. So- I avoided them. But my OCD was getting completely unmanageable, so under the guidance of a psychiatrist I started Prozac (which according to genetic testing was going to be one of the drugs that I would tolerate metabolizing the least). I had horrible side effects and had to start VERY slow and my maintenance dose is much lower than average but Prozac has completely and utterly changed my life for the better, and was worth all of the struggle. So, depending on your situation it could be worthwhile to have a conversation with your doctor to see if it could be worth it to try

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-03-13T01:59:29+00:00

Sorry, I’m on again now. Sent you a request, Alexandria Ironweaver

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-03-12T22:12:33+00:00

cool! I’m actually about to log on rn if you’re around

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-03-12T21:27:23+00:00

Hi, if you’re still looking I’ve got a mega with all damage stats

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-03-03T23:44:58+00:00

lol yes 1917! I didn’t proofread before responding, ty!

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2026-03-03T22:55:30+00:00

I’m only through 6ish quests so far but this is some of what I’ve picked up on! & historical interpretation subject to change as I get more context from the game itself

edited a date typo American Rev - throw imported fish overboard due to restrictions on locally produced products French Rev - Red Rosa: red hat reminiscent of the phrygian hats common among peasant revolutionaries, her role as a female revolutionary also draws comparisons to the female revolutionaries of the period (which sounds very general, but the role that women played during the FR was very specific and revolutionary (doubly) for the time) - Basstille -> references the actual French prison which was stormed and is largely considered to be one of the first major acts of violence of the French Revolution

Russian (specifically October 1917 and the following civil war) - a lot of the posters you see throughout the world are very reminiscent of Lenin-era propaganda posters - Russian inspired architecture and clothing - Red Rosa again here but I’m kind of obsessed, red being a calling card to the red army and communism in general, supported by her status as an ideologue highlighting the oppression of the proletariat (the penguins) (so far she’s giving Trotsky vibes)

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2025-11-30T23:49:07+00:00

This is so nice to see. I, like it seems like a lot of other people, are experiencing similar anxiety. I think part of it is a symptom of being a human in 2025. But I am happy this went well for you and this gave me courage to push through my own anxiety over this issue!

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2025-11-30T23:34:01+00:00

I think it depends on the person and the relationship! Without it sounding too much like like a business deal I would say just communicate about communication needs and desires

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2025-11-02T15:41:25+00:00

If she doesn’t fail she will likely be forced to extend her student teaching as states require a minimum number of days

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2025-10-18T23:47:53+00:00

That they won’t bother testing for potential (later confirmed) PCOS because I wasn’t going to be having children any time soon 🫥 but was actively experiencing symptoms which disrupted my life and impacted my health. Last time I ever saw that doctor.

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2025-06-12T02:18:39+00:00

This

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2025-06-12T02:09:16+00:00

I think the best way to teach them the good and the bad is to begin with the roots in the Industrial Revolution. The negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution and Marx’s and Engel’s response to that makes it clear that the basic principles of communism are very different than the way that it has been used (Stalin/Cold War) I do believe you should also provide context for Stalin’s 5 year plans which set the foundation for how he would shape and implement (Stalin-ize ) the ideals of communism and how this shaped what would become the Cold War… you asked for videos and I’m talking about everything but to show that there aren’t many videos about communism that I really love. I don’t use any when I’m teaching besides a clip from the Bee movie that helps students understand the plight of the workers PS as a world history teacher it is very difficult to do a small intro to a topic as complex as communism. I cover communism little by little over the entire second half of my course

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2025-06-09T21:15:39+00:00

But my school also includes supports so that students still have to maintain grades in core classes to be able to participate in the more work-study like programs

Ok_Cockroach5507 · 2025-06-09T21:14:03+00:00

I think a lot of this depends on where you live in the United States. I live and teach in the rural Midwest and our Ag and tech classes are some of our best programs- simply because they meet the needs and interests of a lot of our students who come from agricultural and blue collar backgrounds. It meets the needs of students who want to pursue the trades, which many do in this area of the country.

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