5 Ways to Make Social Studies Fun
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
Student engagement is the name of the game, so today I'm sharing 5 activities you can incorporate into your classroom plans to make social students fun for learners!
Episode Highlights
- biography lapbooks
- meme activities
- creating your own map/country
- virtual field trips
- webquests
Resources and Links
Famous Heroes in Communities Unit
Texas Historical Commission Virtual Field Trips
Anne Frank Secret Annex Virtual Field Trip
Episode 32 - Using Literary Nonfiction in Social Studies
Episode 18 - 3 Easy Steps to Practicing Research Skills with WebQuests
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