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Social Studies

Discover the four key components of quality social studies instruction and how it empowers students to impact their communities positively. Explore effective teaching methods, inspiring student examples, and practical tools for improving the world through education.

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Social Studies

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  1. Social Studies

  2. Essential Question • What are the four components of quality Social Studies Instruction? • Factual content • Conceptual understanding • Inquiry • Informed Civic Action

  3. Why teach Social Studies • So students will make decisions that have a positive impact on the world.

  4. How do we prepare students to make decisions that will impact their community in positive ways?

  5. Begin with the end in mind • Kids can do great things. • http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/photos/8-amazing-kids-who-have-changed-the-world/get-ready

  6. What common steps did these students take to improve the world?

  7. How does learning take place? • http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/memory-hackers.html • Begin at 16 minute mark

  8. How do we teach students the process for improving their world? • 1.) Ask good questions = what are the problems that need to be solved? • 2.) Look at solutions (past and present). • 3.) Test your solutions. • 4.) Evaluate effectiveness.

  9. How do we teach Social Studies?

  10. How far along the hierarchy did this lesson go? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYxujFxrV8c&feature=em-share_video_user

  11. How far along the hierarchy did this lesson go? • http://www.c3teachers.org/inquiries/needsandwants/

  12. The process begins with compelling questions. • Who were the first three presidents? • VS- • What are the characteristics of a good leader?

  13. What does liberty look like? • History = When did Americans gain their liberty? • Civics = What is the line between liberty and responsibility? • Geography = How does liberty change from place to place? • Economics = Does more liberty mean more prosperity?

  14. Writing good questions take practice. Let’s practice writing questions using images.

  15. Samples • http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/98630 • http://www.c3teachers.org/inquiries/

  16. Current Practice • Where is the current social studies instruction in your building based on the hierarchy?

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