February is one jam-packed month of historical happenings! This post will explore those events of February 16th-22nd. I am also taking these ideas and sharing them on TikTok in a “Today in History” series! At the end of the week I will compile them into one video and add it to the post! I’m hoping that some tweens and teens will accidentally watch my videos and become curious about Social Studies or that I will just educate the general public! You can find me on TikTok  @andrearunnels. Believe it or not, there are a lot of other grown adults using it now! I think of my “Historical Happenings” posts as TOP HITS of the week. As a person who is obsessed with acrostics you know TOP HITS stands for something! TOP HITS are thought-provoking historical events that occurred this week so that you can plan ahead. I’ll feature helpful ideas for integrating literacy, technology, and supporting all learners! These fun facts can be your saving grace in those transition moments, great lesson hooks, or the makings of morning work. I’ll be including significant events from across the spectrum including born on this day, battles, inventions, sports, scientific achievements, music, arts, … Continue reading Historical Happenings of February 16th-22nd