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Teaching About Current Events | Helping Students Make Sense of the World Around Them
From The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Hosted by Kirsten Hammond
2025-12-15·18:33
Episode summary
In this episode of The Social Studies Teacher Podcast: How can you help students understand what’s happening in the world (without overwhelming them)? In this episode, we’re diving into how to teach current events in the classroom in an age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful way.
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How can you help students understand what’s happening in the world (without overwhelming them)? In this episode, we’re diving into how to teach current events in the classroom in an age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful way. You’ll learn practical strategies for connecting real-world news to social studies standards while helping students…