The Social Studies Teacher Podcast

By Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC

Are you an upper elementary or middle school educator looking for simple strategies to make teaching social studies easier and more fun? This podcast is perfect for 3rd-8th grade teachers and parents ... more

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How many episodes does The Social Studies Teacher Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast episodes:

November 28, 2023Cultural Sensitivity During the Holiday Season
We want ALL students to feel a sense of belonging and see their important holidays and traditions represented in our classrooms. If you aren't sure how to accomplish this goal, this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights
What culturally responsive teaching is
Why it is important to be culturally responsive
How we can be culturally responsive during the holiday season

Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 24
Kid Power Article
Holiday Webquest Bundle
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Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
...more
12min
November 21, 2023Using Secondary Sources to Teach Social Studies
In the world of social studies, primary sources are considered very important for teaching and learning. But don't forget about secondary sources – they're crucial too!
Episode Highlights
What Are Secondary Sources in Social Studies?
Why Do Secondary Sources Matter in Teaching Social Studies?
How to Find Good Secondary Sources for Social Studies Lessons
Including Secondary Sources in Lesson Plans
Engaging Students with Secondary Sources in Social Studies

Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 23
Guided Curriculum
Daily Passages Social Studies Bundle
Let's Connect!
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Mentioned in this episode:
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
...more
19min
November 14, 2023Using Primary Sources to Teach Social Studies
When teachers use primary sources in class, it makes learning history feel real and exciting. You learn more about the past and why it matters today. What does this look like within the four walls of our classroom? Let's talk about it today!
Episode Highlights
What are primary sources?
Why are primary sources important in teaching social studies?
Where can you find primary sources?
How can primary sources be incorporated into lesson plans?
What are the benefits of using primary sources in the classroom?

Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 22
Library of Congress
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Mentioned in this episode:
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
...more
15min
November 07, 20234 Low-Prep and Engaging Veterans Day Activities
Can you find 20-30 minutes of instructional time to celebrate our Veterans? Let's talk about some practical ways to teach about this important holiday.
Episode Highlights
Nearpod
Letter Writing
Webquests
Compare and contrast patriotic holidays

Resources and Links
Nearpod
A Million Thanks.org
Veterans Day Webquest
Blog Post - Episode 21
Let's Connect!
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Mentioned in this episode:
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
...more
10min
October 31, 20233 Engaging Activities to Teach About the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is an important concept that needs to be taught in most U.S. history classes. But rather than it being a dull event, it can actually be engaging (and low prep) for your upper elementary learners!
Episode Highlights
what the Bill of Rights is
why is it important to teach about the Bill of Rights
a brief description of each of the 10 Amendments
some Bill of Rights fun facts
3 activities to implement for upper elementary (grade 3-6)

Resources and Links
Learn more about the Social Studies Membership
Constitution Webquest
Blog Post - Episode 20
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Mentioned in this episode:
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
...more
14min
October 24, 2023My Favorite Read Alouds for Upper Elementary ELA and Social Studies
Chapter book read-alouds are my favorite part of the day! Even during a year where I only taught math and science, I still found ways to weave in chapter books during my day.
Today I'm sharing with you my favorite read-alouds that are enjoyed by teachers and students alike!
Episode Highlights
My Top 10 Chapter Book Recommendations for Grades 3-5
A brief synopsis of each one (don't worry, there are no spoilers!)

Resources and Links
⁠Each Kindness Book Companion⁠
⁠Creature Features Book Companion⁠
⁠The Name Jar Book Companion
Blog Post - Episode 19
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Mentioned in this episode:
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
...more
21min
October 17, 20233 Easy Steps To Practicing Research Skills with Webquests
Kids these days have it pretty easy - all they have to do to look for the answers to a question is to go to Google, look it up on TikTok, or type it into ChatGPT! BUT do they know that what they're seeing as the "answers" may not always be accurate or reliable?
That's where research skills come in! In this digital age, it's important for students to be able use their research and inquiry skills to sift the valid and reliable information from the fake and inaccurate ones.
Webquests are a perfect way to help upper elementary students with their research and inquiry skills, and that's what we're talking about on the podcast this week!
Episode Highlights
What are webquests?
What are the 5 essential components of a webquest?
What are 3 steps to practice research with webquests?
What are the benefits of webquests?
What type of webquests are available in your store?

Resources and Links
Year-Round Webquest Bundle
Blog Post - Episode 18
Let's Connect!
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Mentioned in this episode:
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
...more
17min
October 10, 20235 Ways to Balance Your Work-Life Schedule
Are you a month or two into the school year and already feeling burnt out? The grading, the demands, the protocols - it's enough to make you wish you could fast-forward to winter break!
The pressure of the school year is an all too familiar feeling for many teachers. If it seems like you're working overtime and leaving little room for things you actually enjoy doing outside of work, this episode is a must to listen to.
Episode Highlights
Why it's okay to say no
How to prioritize your tasks at work and at home
An easy hack that you can help you manage time (right now!)
Ways to give yourself boundaries - and grace
Positive and negative effects of balancing your work-life schedule
How I used to balance my teaching and home life (hint: it was practically non-existent) and how I've used the strategies to help me today

Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 17
Let's Connect!
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Mentioned in this episode:
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
...more
17min
October 03, 20234 Life-Saving Grading Tips for Upper Elementary Teachers
Grading can be a b - sometimes... ya feel me?
It feels like a constant cycle that will pile up if you don't take some time to knock it out. Even worse? Trying to track down multiple classes full of students who are missing assignments or need retakes.
Are you feeling this way?
I’ve found just a few grading tips for upper elementary teachers that I plan on sharing with you in today's episode that have helped me out and making it less of a daunting task. I still don’t like it, but now it’s much more tolerable!
Episode Highlights
Why it's important not to grade everything that gets turned in
How you can pick what to grade in an assignment
The "grading a page at a time" trick
Developing autonomy in students by having them grade (and taking their word on it!)

Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 16
Hello Algebra Templates
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Mentioned in this episode:
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
...more
12min
September 26, 2023Breaking Down the 5 Main Social Studies Topics
Did you miss the live PD training last week? No worries! I wanted to give my listeners a peek into what we talked about. Social studies is usually a must to teach, but the WHY of what students are learning in social studies is not always discussed. That's exactly what we will be talking about in this week's episode!
In this episode, you will learn:
what each of the 5 social studies domains are
why they are important and integral to a social studies block
examples of topics for each social studies domain category

Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 15
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Mentioned in this episode:
Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies Teachers
Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers.
Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History.
Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program.
Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons
Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!
Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!
Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource
...more
15min

FAQs about The Social Studies Teacher Podcast:

How many episodes does The Social Studies Teacher Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.