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Chapter I. What is Social Studies?
1.1. Social Studies Defined
1.2. Social Sciences
1.3. Humanities
1.4. 10 Themes
Chapter II. Why Do We Need to Learn Social Studies?
2.1. Goals of Social Studies
2.2. Social Understanding
2.3. Civic Efficacy
2.4. Digital Citizenship
2.5. Values and Beliefs
2.6. Thinking & Study Skills
2.7. Morality & Characters
Chapter III. Social Studies Standards & Curriculum
3.1. National Standards
3.2. PA Standards
3.3. Social Studies Curriculum
3.4. Social Studies Textbooks
Chapter IV. The Learner
4.1. Learner Diversity
4.2. Whole Child Education
Chapter V. Social Studies Methods
5.1. PASS
5.2. Instruction Models
5.3. Instruction Activities
5.4. Questioning & Grouping
5.5. Lesson Planning
5.6. Technology Integration
5.7. Assessment
5.8. Data Analysis & Presentation
Chapter VI. Teaching Historial Documents
6.1. U.S. Constitution
6.2. Declaration of Independence
6.3. Gettysburg Address
6.4. I Have a Dream Speech
Chapter VII. Teaching History
7.1. Content of History
7.2. Methods for History
7.3. Pennsylvania History
7.4. History Quiz
7.5. History Quiz (PA)
Chapter VIII. Teaching Geography
8.1. Content of Geography
8.2. Methods for Geography
8.3. Pennsylvania Geography
8.4. Geography Quiz
8.5. Geography Quiz (PA)
Chapter IX. Teaching Economics
9.1. Content of Economics
9.2. Methods for Economics
9.3. Economics Quiz
Chapter X. Teaching Civics
10.1. Content of Civics
10.2. Character Education
10.3. Methods for Civics
10.4. Civics Quiz
Chapter XI. Teaching Government
11.1. Content of Government
11.2. Methods for Government
11.3. Government Quiz
Chapter XII. Teaching Current Affairs
13.1. Current Affairs
13.2. Current Affairs Quiz
13.3. Controversial Issues
Chapter XIII. Teaching Culture
12.1. Content of Culture
12.2. American Culture
12.3. World Culture
12.4. Methods for Culture
12.5. Culture Quiz
Chapter XIV.
Teaching Multiculturalism
14.1. Multi-cultural Education
Chapter XV.
Teaching Globalization
15.1. Global Education
Chapter XVI.
Teaching 21st Century Skills
16.1. 21st Century Skills
Chapter XVII. Thematic Lessons
7.1. Holidays
Chapter XVIII.
Professional Development
18.1. Professional Development
 
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Data for Social Studies
References
Books and Materials
Tools & Resources
Online Resources
Social Studies Projects on Wiki
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Mnemonics
Games
Songs
Graphs and Data Presentation
Diagram & Graphic Organizers
Worksheets Collection
Social Studies Quizzes
Who is Who in Social Studies


 
 
Topical/Thematic Approach
Sample Topics
Culture National Holidays
Festivity
Religion
Arts
Architecture
Language
Manner
History Mayflower and the Pilgrimage
Columbus Discovery
Trail of Tears
Lewis and Clark Expedition
India French War
WW II
Civil War
Civil Rights Movement
Geography

Oceans
Mountains
Weather
Climate
Food & Clothing &Shelter
Transportation
Sea Ports
Natural Resources
Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources
Population
Environmental Pollution
Natural Disasters
Google Earth
Google Map
Google Sky

Civics/
Government		 Federal Government
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Legislature
Voting
Citizen Rights and Responsibilities
Character Education
Treaties
Foreign Relations
Economics

Money
Supply, Demand, and Price
Market
Scarcity and Choice
Run a Bank
Start a Business
Be an Entrepreneur
Import/Export
Custom Tax (Tariff)

Current Affairs Domestic issues
International Issues
Science Research Breakthroughs
Technology Innovation
Community Events
Interdisciplinary Topics

Pollution <Economics, Science, Technology, Government, Culture...>

Sustainable Development <Geography, Economics, Science, Technology...>

Job and Earning <Economics, Government, Education, History, Geography...>

 

 
 
   
 
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