Get to know James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the Georgia Colony, in this episode of Sophia’s Schoolhouse. This video is part two of four. Follow the instructions below the video to access a video guide with a video script, vocabulary words, a quiz, and more. Click here to visit the Sophia’s Schoolhouse webpage on the…
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Episode 012: How to Read and Learn from Maps
VideoDiscover how to read and learn from historical maps with guest host Erica Carter on this episode of Sophia’s Schoolhouse. You will learn about map symbols, cardinal directions, and the history of cartography. Explore the links posted below the video for more resources on maps. Additonal Map Resources: National Parks WebRangers Activity: Reading a Map…
Episode 11: Dr. Torrey’s Lantern Slides
VideoGeorgia’s students, teachers, and parents are counting down the last few days before summer vacation. Soon, social media sites will be full of fun summer photos from beach vacations and lazy afternoons. Watch the latest episode of Sophia’s Schoolhouse to learn about one way people shared their vacation selfies before the internet. Visit this episodes…
Primary Source Spotlight on Progressive-Era Education Reform
With the 50th anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and Georgia Milestones on teachers’ minds this month, we thought you might enjoy a primary source spotlight featuring education reform from Georgia’s past. The collection items below offer a window into progressive-era ideas about education and reform in the late 19th and early…
Why Germs, Diseases, and Medicine Belong in the Social Studies Classroom
Although the study of medical history is not explicitly dictated by the Georgia Performance Standards, it could be argued that the history of disease and medicine is integral to understanding every period of history covered in our curriculum. While some students might cringe at the notion of microscopic germs, black vomit, and field amputations, incorporating…
Episode 010: Learning History From Plants
VideoWhat can we learn from plants? Do trees have a history? Join Sophia’s Schoolhouse as we explore these questions by learning about two historic plants at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. Find out how you can visit the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens and explore living history for yourself by visiting their website. Grow your knowledge…