The concept that this author gets aligns with our discussion of essential questions -- how to cast a wide enough net in your questions so that your are inviting all students to the table rather than setting up potential roadblocks for engagement. Might be of interest...
This is an amazing resource from the MAGE center at Macalester. Click on each of the sessions at the top to see a list of free curriculum resources on Social Studies themes. Also look for opportunities to do free education forums with this group. Very useful materials!
Labor Day is an excellent time to dig into social studies themes civic ideas, power authority and governance, and production/distribution of goods are all relevant. What will you do?