Session Takeaways

• 1 What makes social studies relevant? Connect topics to what is back in the news, local communities, student experiences, and compelling questions.
• 2 Where can teachers find relevant resources? Use Newsela Social Studies collections, state-specific materials, heritage month resources, inquiry units, complex topics, and news content.
• 3 How can teachers launch a lesson with purpose? Start with a provocative question, a mystery, real-world stakes, multimedia, or a student poll to build immediate buy-in.