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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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Teaching History

What is history?

Why do we learn history?

Contents of History

Historical Analysis and Skills Development

  • Chronological thinking
  • Historical sources
  • Fundamentals of historical interpretation
  • Historical research

Political and Cultural Contributions of Individuals and Groups

  • Politics
  • Military
  • Culture
  • Business/Entrepreneurs
  • Science and Technology

Primary Documents, Material Artifacts and Historical Places

  • Primary documents
  • Material artifacts
  • Historical sites

How Continuity and Change Have Influenced History

  • Belief Systems and Religions
  • Commerce and Industry
  • Innovations
  • Politics and government
  • Transportation
  • Settlement Patterns and Expansion
  • Social Organization
  • Women’s Movement

Conflict and Cooperation Among Social Groups and Organizations

  • Domestic Instability
  • Ethnic and Racial
  • Immigration and Migration
  • Labor Relations
  • Military Conflicts

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Theory
  Why Bother with History
  Genealogy Research
   
 
Teaching History
  Teaching History
  Free Federal Resources
  History Teacher
  The Best History Site
  TryCicero.com
  Smithsonian History
  American Historical Association
  The Historical Association
  History Channel
  Center for History and New Media
  History Video Guide
  History News Network
  Internet History Sourcebooks
  Digital History
  Teaching History with Technology
  BBC History
  Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy
  Learn Our History
 
World History
  World History for US All
  History Matters
   
 
U.S. History
  History Place
  US History
  Teaching American History
  US History Video
  US Presidents
  President Lincoln
  American History for Kids
  National History Day
   
 
History Documents
  Teaching with Documents
DOCS TEACH
   
 
Other Links
  National Archives and Records Administration
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
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