5 Social Studies Activity Ideas for the 1st Week of School
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
If you're starting to make plans for the start of the next school year, this episode is for you!
These 5 activities are related to community building since you're getting to know your students, probably not necessarily diving right into your social studies curriculum.
We'll talk about great icebreaker activities and ways to build a positive classroom community in your homeroom or your social studies classroom.
Episode Highlights
- Community Bingo
- Mapping My Summer
- GeoTag Icebreaker
- Classroom Timeline
- Classroom Constitution
Resources and Links
Back to School Social Studies Pack
Our Class is a Family Book Companion
Let's Connect!
Mentioned in this episode:
7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)
A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423
5 Social Studies Guided Notes
Get guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more!