Teaching Social Studies in Longer Blocks of Time
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If you’re lucky enough to have extended time for your social studies block, you’re in for a treat! More time means more opportunities to dive deeper into topics, engage students with diverse activities, and make learning even more dynamic.
Whether you have a 60-minute or 90-minute block, here are some structured schedules and creative ideas to help you make the most of your time.
Episode Highlights
- lesson ideas and examples for a 45-60 minute social studies block
- lesson ideas and examples for a 90-minute social studies block
- practical tips for teaching social studies for more than 30 minutes
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Social Studies Guided Curriculum
Easy-to-follow lesson plans and activities for social studies - just print and teach! The complete bundles for Communities, Texas History, and U.S. History are available. Click the link to learn more!
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Video Podcasts coming in June!
Season 3 of The Social Studies Teacher Podcast is coming this June with a brand-new format — video episodes! Every other week, you’ll be able to watch face-to-camera episodes on YouTube where I’ll share practical tips and engaging strategies for teaching upper elementary social studies. Prefer audio? You’ll still get biweekly episodes right in your podcast feed!
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