Engagement, assessments, and more - here are 4 PBL project ideas that you won't want to miss!
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Blog Post - Episode 83 (https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/4-pbl-project-ideas/)
Create a Map Project - Map and Globes Unit (https://thesouthernteach.com/product/3rd-grade-social-studies-curriculum-map-and-globe-skills-unit-teks-aligned/)
Adventuring Budgeting Project - Ways to Earn Money Unit (https://thesouthernteach.com/product/3rd-grade-social-studies-curriculum-earn-spend-save-and-donate-money/)
Mission and Presidio Project - Early Texas Settlements Unit (https://thesouthernteach.com/product/4th-grade-social-studies-curriculum-early-texas-settlements-unit-teks/)
American Revolution Quilt Project - American Revolution Unit (https://thesouthernteach.com/product/5th-grade-social-studies-curriculum-the-american-revolution-teks-aligned/)
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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!