Differentiating social studies can feel overwhelming - especially when you're trying to support struggling readers, English learners, students with accommodations, and advanced learners in the same classroom.
But differentiation doesn't have to mean creating a completely different lesson for every student.
In this episode, I'm breaking down what teachers say they're actually struggling with when differentiating social studies and sharing practical ways to make lessons more accessible without removing the critical thinking.
Resources
Implementing Guided Notes in Social Studies: https://youtu.be/IgswOEV015E
If you want to read more about the major themes and ah-ha moments, check out the blog post! thesouthernteach.com/blog/differentiation-in-social-studies
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