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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The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.

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July 11, 20237 Fun Social Studies Activities that Students Will Love
In this podcast episode, we'll dive into some exciting and engaging social studies activities that your students are sure to enjoy!
As a teacher, you understand the importance of integrating hands-on experiences and interactive learning into your lesson plans, and these ideas will help you achieve just that.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a whole toolkit of fun ideas at your disposal for teaching social studies in a dynamic and effective way! So tune in and discover how you can elevate your social studies lessons with these enlightening activities!
In this episode, you will learn:
7 fun social studies activities your students will enjoy
resources for extra support

Related Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 4
Free Sample - Guided Notes
Smart and Simple Social Studies Membership
Daily Passage Bundle
CNN 10
Conducting a Class Read Aloud Blog Post
Project Bundle

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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
16min
July 04, 20234 Ways to Make Social Studies Lessons Engaging
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

Let's Connect!
Listen/watch on YouTube
Shop TPT Resources
Instagram
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Amazon
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
June 27, 20234 Reasons Why Social Studies Should be a Priority in the Classroom
Social studies is more than just memorizing dates and facts!
Time and time again, social studies is often overshadowed by other subjects. Even still, it is important for students to have a solid foundation in this subject.
Let's dive deeper into why teaching social studies should be a priority for the upcoming school year!
In this episode, you will learn:
4 reasons why social studies should be a priority
resources for extra support

Related Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 2
Free Sample - Guided Notes
Smart and Simple Social Studies Membership

Let's Connect!
Listen/watch on YouTube
Shop TPT Resources
Instagram
Website
Amazon
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
11min
June 20, 20233 Frustrating Challenges Faced by Social Studies Teachers in Upper Elementary
Let's face it - social studies teachers in upper elementary face unique challenges!
Most of the time, we teach social studies in conjunction to other subjects, and those other subjects are usually high-stakes and are emphasized more. This causes social studies to be pushed to the side more than we'd like.
I recently read an article on exactly this topic, so I wanted to share with you my thoughts of 3 challenges mentioned and some potential solutions.
In this episode, you will learn:
3 common challenges faced by upper elementary teachers who teach social studies
potential solutions and ways to combat the major challenges

Related Resources and Links
Blog Post - Episode 1
EdWeek article
C3 Framework
Educating for American Democracy Roadmap
Smart and Simple Social Studies Membership

Let's Connect!
Listen/watch on YouTube
Shop TPT Resources
Instagram
Website
Amazon
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
June 12, 2023The Social Studies Teacher Podcast: 6 Exciting Reasons You Should Listen
Welcome to the official trailer of The Social Studies Teacher Podcast!
In this podcast for educators who teach upper elementary, I'm excited to share with you some tips, strategies, and insights into how to make social studies culturally relevant, engaging, and fun for you and your students in the upper elementary classroom.
The first episode of the podcast will be launched on June 20, 2023!
In this trailer, you will learn:
my background in education + some fun facts
3 reasons why I created this podcast
3 reasons why you should tune in (what to expect on the podcast)

Related Resources and Links
Trailer Show Notes
Let's Connect!
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...more
10min

FAQs about The Social Studies Teacher Podcast:

How many episodes does The Social Studies Teacher Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.