Social Studies Summer Series Part 4: How to Teach Government/Civics Skills
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
This is part 4 of the Social Studies Summer Series! Here are some simple steps to help you effectively teach government and civics skills to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students.
Episode Highlights
- Starting with the basics
- Using real-life examples
- Leveraging interactive activities
- Incorporating multimedia resources
- Connecting with community resources
- Encouraging critical thinking
- Promoting active citizenship
- Reflecting and assessing
- Making it fun
Resources and Links
Check out my government and civics daily passages!
CNN10 is a great resource for this age!
Let's Connect!
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