Generative AI is no longer a novelty—it’s a practical tool for designing dynamic, inquiry-based instruction in the social studies classroom. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Curipod can help you move from a spark of an idea to a fully realized learning experience. Together, we’ll examine how AI can support the C3 Framework’s inquiry arc, deepen student engagement, and streamline the planning of interactive instructional materials—from essential questions to simulations and historical narratives. You’ll leave with a toolkit of prompts, templates, and strategies ready to use the next day—and a renewed sense of what’s possible.