4 Ways to Make Social Studies Lessons Engaging
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
Are you tired of your social studies lessons falling flat? Do you want to make sure your students are engaged, challenged, and excited about learning about history, geography, and current events?
In this episode, we explore 4 ways to make social studies lessons engaging. Whether you're a new teacher looking to spice up your curriculum or a veteran educator seeking fresh ideas, tune in to discover how to get your students excited about social studies lessons.
In this episode, you will learn:
- 4 ways to make social studies interesting for upper elementary
- examples of how I made my lessons engaging in the classroom
- resources for extra support
Related Resources and Links
- Blog Post - Episode 3
- Free Sample - Guided Notes
- Smart and Simple Social Studies Membership
- myOn News
- Time for Kids
- Social Studies Webquests
- Nearpod
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5 Social Studies Guided Notes
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7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)
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