Abstract
The purpose of this article is to highlight the curriculum development and recording of a special episode about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter for the student-created History in our Backyard: The Names of Places in Georgia podcast. The students’ research process for writing and recording the podcast are highlighted, as well as pedagogical strategies that social studies teachers can use to engage students in creating their own podcasts. Insights from the student researchers are included to provide teachers with actionable steps for promoting historical thinking and inquiry through podcasting.
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Perrotta, Katherine A.; Li, Hao Ran; Chanda, Prinsha; Battu, Anvitha; and Attal, Shaurya
(2025)
"History in our Backyard: Youth Podcasting about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s Georgia,"
Teaching Social Studies in the Peach State: Vol. 3:
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2, Article 3.
