Social Studies. The Social Studies test provides evidence of a candidate’s ability to analyze and evaluate various kinds of social studies information. The test uses materials from a variety of content areas, including history, political science, psychology, sociology, anthropology, geography, and economics.
Social Studies. Social studies education involves the exploration of the social sciences and humanities, including geography, civics and government, economics, and history in order to develop responsible, informed, and engaged citizens. Effective teaching and learning in social studies rely heavily on the usage of multiple primary and secondary sources and research. While the Provider is not required to provide educational content, Bidders must describe the tools and functionalities included in the solution that will support the teaching of and learning of the outcomes described by Maine’s Learning Results for Social Studies with a particular emphasis on fostering civic, global, historical, geographic, and economic literacy and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills; investigation, research and reading skills; oral and written communication; presentation skills; and collaboration skills.
Social Studies. 24 semester hours in social studies, distributed appropriately in the subjects to which the teacher is assigned. Teachers of highly specialized elective subjects shall have had training and/or experience sufficient to qualify them for assignment to teach such specialized electives, subject to the approval of the State Committee.
Social Studies. E. Electives (i.e. Foreign Language, Business, GED, Art, Physical Education, Computers, Health, Personal Development, etc.)
Social Studies. The School will deliver a Social Studies curriculum that will prepare students to achieve mastery of Social Science ICS as well as content area literacy standards for all grades. Social Studies education will promote loyalty and love of country and community, and it will prepare students to participate intelligently in public affairs. Its component disciplines xxxxxx in students the knowledge and skills needed to understand current political and social issues. Social Studies education will provide students with an understanding of the democratic principles and ideals upon which good citizenship is founded and an understanding of the world beyond their borders. The comprehensive Social Studies program will: • Emphasize content, concepts, and skills from the social sciences, the humanities, and, where appropriate, mathematics, and the natural sciences; • Reflect a clear commitment to democratic beliefs and values; • Encourage civic responsibility and active participation; • Promote high expectations for all students; • Incorporate a multicultural perspective; • Reinforce the development of a global perspective; • Promote understanding of social, political, and economic institutions; • Encourage student involvement in community service; • Focus on the identification of the potential solutions to local, national, and world problems; • Involve students in their learning by using a variety of teaching strategies and instructional materials; and • Promote an interdisciplinary approach to learning. The school will use school-created pacing guides for K-8 to support mastery of ICS and incorporate the following topics in the Social Science curriculum: • African-American History (K-8) • Holocaust Education (K-8) • Hispanic Contributions to the United States (K-8) • Women’s Contributions to the United States (K-8) • Sacrifices made by veterans in protecting democratic values (K-8) • History of Idaho (K-8) • History and content of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution (K-8) • Digital Citizenship (K-5) • Multicultural education (K-8) • Character Education (K-8) • Economic Education (6-8) • History of the U.S., including the period of discovery, early colonies, the War for Independence, the Civil War, the expansion of the U.S. to its present boundaries, he world wars, and the civil rights movement to the present (Grade 8) Instructional Strategies Use visuals such as graphs, maps, information and digital materials (google earth) in social science instr...
Social Studies. When the Founding Fathers wrote and ratified the Constitution, they wanted to make sure that the government did not abuse its power. The Founders separated powers among three branches of government: the legislative (law- making), the executive (law-enforcing), and the judicial (law-interpreting) branches. Take a tour of the Constitution Center website to see how the Founding Fathers divided our branches: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/learn/ hall-pass/separation-of-powers • What are the powers that each branch has? • How can they check each other’s powers? Create a graphic organizer that illustrates how the three branches keep the balance of power in check.
Social Studies. K-8 - Summit Place School will use the on-line curriculum provided by the Utah Education Network. The curriculum resources have been aligned with Utah Core Standards and are available at the following link: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/core/socialstudies/ We understand that these resources are currently in development and are not complete. During the summer before the school opens, we will re-evaluate the UEN on-line resources according to our criteria, and will supplement the UEN resources with other published curriculum if necessary.
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Social Studies. Amazing Americans • American Writers • History of America • Holiday Letter • Holidays • Hurricanes • Keyboard Shortcuts • News Production • States of Matter • U.S. Presidents • Virtual Field Trip • Virtual Museum • Volcanoes • Web Page Design Facts about the TLC series Volume 2 (66 lessons) topics include: curriculum and are appropriate for use in a variety of technology classes as • Like a Rock • Who Are the Supreme • Adding Music to PowerPoint • Create a Cartoon Strip • Advertisement Design These creative and innovative lessons are designed to support core well. Appropriate for a variety of classes, this collection of teaching • National Parks Court Judges? Each project lesson in the seven-book collection are learner- • Create a Brochure • Cloning in Adobe resources is classroom tested and created by teachers for teachers. Volume 2 (50 lessons) topics include: centered and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning as they become engaged in the activities. Each lesson plan includes teacher and student instructions. Promoting Your State • Web Page Design • MovieMaker Project Photoshop • Design a Floor Plan • Create a Personal Yearbook Allows teachers to focus on teaching! This collection of computer resources • Agriculture Facts • Animal Traits • Bits and Bytes • Common Cold • Xxxxx Xxxxxx • Technological Advances • Erosion • Pocket Schedule for Sports Lessons include: Features include: Volume 3 (66 lessons) topics include: qualifies for expenditure using • Identifying Elements • Tessellations • Xxxxx’x Taxonomy • Rubrics that are easy for students to understand • A wrap-up reflection for students • Modifications for resource students as well as talented and gifted students • Suggested grade level for each • Book Cover Design • Color Theory • Greeting Cards • Cookbook • Criss-Cross • Radio Station Billboard • Top 10 Cities • What Would I Look Like? • A Business Set for an Animal Rescue Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Funds. • Simple Flower • Trading Cards • Typographic Poster • Waves • Train Travel • U.S. Government • Pets • Wheaties Box • Beginner, Intermediate, and lesson (8-9 or 10-12) • Design Packaging Organization Contact Xxxx Xxxxxxx to assist you with implementing Volume 3 (60 lessons) topics include: Advanced lessons • Timeframe estimates allow teachers to plan ahead Volume 4 (62 lessons) topics include: this unique collection into your school/district curriculum. • 1929-1945 Writers in the Depression Era • Landmark Cases of the Supreme Court...
Social Studies skills refer to a child’s ability to understand oneself in relation to the surrounding world. It includes exploration of roles, responsibilities, and cultural traditions. ● Science – includes a child’s ability to inquire, predict, and evaluate observations. They support a child’s ability to explore everyday life, physical properties, and to make sense of concepts such as weather, natural habitats and technology. ● Creative Development – is the ability to respond to experiences by expressing ideas and the imagination through music, dance, dramatic play and art. ● Second Language Learning – is a complex social and cognitive process. It includes phases from pre- production to advanced fluency. ● Spiritual*** - character development, biblical principles and prayer. *Handwriting Without Tears (xxx.XXXxxxx.xxx) **Saxon Math Curriculum (Saxon Math Program | K-12 Math Curriculum & Assessments | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) ***Saddleback Church Bible/Worship Curriculum (xxxxx://xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/)
