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Extractions: OVERVIEW This publication of the National Council for the Social Studies describes and explains the council's national standards for social studies teachersstandards that were approved by the NCSS Board of Directors on April 27, 1997. The publication consists of two general sections: (1) an introduction, which contains, in addition to this overview, information about the background and contexts in which the standards were developed, and a description of the audiences to which the standards are addressed; and (2) the standards themselves. The standards are of two types: (1) Subject Matter Standards, which outline in some detail the social studies content that social studies teachers should know and the skills and disposition they should possess in order to teach social studies to students appropriately, and (2) Pedagogical Standards, which outline in very general ways the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for general teacher effectiveness. The subject matter standards are the main focus of this publication. They are described in detail because they are the primary areas of expertise and responsibility of NCSS and its members in the national education professional communitythe expertise that other educators expect of NCSS. They describe the subject matter that NCSS as an organization believes teachers should know and be able to teach. They are intended to be used to assess and help improve (1) the professional knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions of individuals seeking initial state licensure to teach social studies in the classrooms of the United States; and (2) the quality of college and university social studies teacher education programs that prepare these individuals.
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Extractions: The Awesome Library organizes 10,000 carefully reviewed education resources for teachers, students, parents, and librarians. It contains a directory, an index, and a new search engine. The directory is organized differently for each group of users. The site was set up by a professional educator and recommended resources are "kid safe," as well as parent-relevant Lesson Plans for Teaching Social Studies-Dr. Marty Levine
Extractions: In this lesson the students will learn about the differences between fiction and non-fiction books. The students will listen to the book Beacons of Light by Gail Gibbons and work in cooperative groups to identify different characteristics and facts concerning lighthouses and their history. Once the students listen for information they are ready to play a trivia game. (Grades 3-5)
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Extractions: American History and Patriotism America the Beautiful Katherine Lee Bates St. John's Children's Choir The Battle Hymn of the Republic Battle of New Orleans Jimmy Driftwood Coming to America Neil Diamond Dust Bowl Blues Woody Guthrie Elbow Room Schoolhouse Rock The Erie Canal The Weavers Fifty Nifty United States Ray Charles God Bless America Irving Berlin St. John's Children's Choir God Bless the USA Lee Greenwood St. John's Children's Choir I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy George M. Cohan It's a Long Way Bill Harley John Brown's Body Pete Seeger John Henry Pete Seeger No More Kings Schoolhouse Rock Remember The Alamo The Kingston Trio The Rock Island Line The Weavers The Shot Heard 'Round the World Schoolhouse Rock The Sidewalks of New York The Spirit of Lincoln Sara Jordan Sixteen Tons Merle Travis Lesson Plan The Star-Spangled Banner Sufferin' Till Sufferage Schoolhouse Rock U.S. Marine Corps Hymn
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Extractions: Source: ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education Bloomington IN. Trends in K-12 Social Studies. ERIC Digest. THIS DIGEST WAS CREATED BY ERIC, THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ERIC, CONTACT ACCESS ERIC 1-800-LET-ERIC Drawing on contemporary research literature, recently developed curriculum guides, and blue-ribbon reports, this Digest reviews ten contemporary trends in K-12 social studies in the United States. TREND 1: HISTORY, HISTORY, AND MORE HISTORY Every major curriculum report in recent years has called for more emphasis on history. Some argue that history is the single discipline that unites all the fields within social studies. Others point out that the humanitiesincluding art, music, and philosophycan also be taught through historical study. Instead of focusing almost completely on political, military, and diplomatic events, there is much more concern with social historyhow average people lived, worked, and played. Religion, ideas, art and music, entertainment and sports are important aspects of human life and should be included in the study of any historical period. Moreover, history has become more inclusive. Students are learning about all peoples and cultures who have preceded us on this planet. The history of civilizations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas has been combined with the traditional coverage of Western Europe to attempt a true "world" history. U.S. history now includes the contributions of all groups who have built this nation.
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Extractions: This five-year research project investigated ways in which classroom teachers could promote students' academic language competence and social studies knowledge in their second language, develop and implement social studies lessons that are sensitive to the cultural and educational backgrounds of language minority students, and help these students adapt to the school-based culture. From 1991-1995, we had examined American history and world studies in middle school classrooms in multiple sites across the nation to identify which academic language and culture demands of this content area pose difficulties for these students and which strategies lead to student success. The classroom-based research was accomplished through observations, interviews, and the development of exemplary lesson plans and curricula that integrate language learning with content objectives. One component of this project, focused on the academic discourse in social studies classes, by analyzing samples of the language competence students need to succeed in the classes from textbooks, assignments, classroom interaction, and teacher talk. Another part of the research investigated ways to make language minority students familiar with common activities that occur in social studies classes, such as role playing, research reporting, and cooperative learning. Overall, the project identified promising practices that effective teachers use to help language minority students participate actively in class, develop English proficiency, and learn about American and world cultures while sharing information about their own.
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Extractions: Social Studies The purpose of social studies is to develop social understanding and civic efficacy (the readiness and willingness to assume citizenship responsibilities and to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a democratic society.) The social studies curriculum builds four capacities in young people: disciplinary knowledge, thinking skills, commitment to democratic values, and citizen participation. Glossary of Social Studies Terms This glossary is a tool to help teachers understand the language of social studies. The 35 page document is intended for teacher use only K-12 Financial Literacy Resource Guide for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Michigan Department of Education to develop and make available to schools one or more model programs for youth financial education.
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Extractions: Other Issues Tapes Dealing with Controversial Issues Unity and Diversity Groups, Projects, and Presentations Creating Effective Citizens Unity in the Classroom "Students learn what they live. A classroom organized along democratic principles is the best way of teaching democracy. Students should also understand that the outside world is diverse, even if their classroom is not. And given the mobility of modern life, they're probably going to encounter diversity wherever they go, so it's important to develop the skills to relate to people who are different." Cherry McGee Banks, Professor of Education, University of Washington, Bothell Wrestling with the Issue Cultural Diversity in the Classroom "I want students to realize that the world is much bigger than their neighborhood and much more diverse and interesting than they could ever imagine.... That knowledge will foster the desire to learn more about other cultures."
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Extractions: Other Lessons Historical Change China Through Mapping Leaders, Community, and Citizens Making Bread Together Caring for the Community Celebrations of Light Explorers in North America California Missions State, Government, and the Role of the Citizen Using Primary Sources Making a Difference Through Giving Understanding Stereotypes Explorations in Archeology and History Exploring Geography Through African History The Amistad Case Population and Resource Distribution Landmark Supreme Court Cases The Middle East Conflict Public Opinion and the Vietnam War Migration From Latin America Competing Ideologies Economic Dilemmas and Solutions Gender-based Distinctions The Individual in Society About the Class Classroom Profile Lesson Background "We focus on global issues. I think it's extremely important for students to be able to understand what's going on in the world, because they will be members of our global world one day, and they will be making the decisions. If they don't understand what's going on, they're not going to make decisions properly. Social studies plays a very important role." Justin Zimmerman Conflict Resolution Five Themes of Geography The Americas Brazil Japan The Middle East Africa Europe Justin Zimmerman teaches sixth-grade social studies at Magnolia Middle School in Joppa, Maryland. Located in a rural community 20 miles north of Baltimore, Magnolia Middle School draws from the broad socioeconomic diversity of the surrounding Chesapeake Bay area. The community supports two military installations, local agriculture, and a range of professions. The school also reflects the community's ethnic diversity: Approximately 60 percent of the students are Caucasian, 30 percent are African American, and 10 percent are Hispanic.
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Extractions: Great New Picture Books to Teach Social Studies, 4-6 To kindle my students' interest in social studies, I launch each unit by reading a picture book that introduces skills, concepts, and historical eras. The following books are a selection of 1996 titles for students in grades 4-6 from the "Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies," a list of books evaluated and selected by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children's Book Council (CBC). I have added a teaching tip of my own for each book. Each book featured below has a numeral, following the book's publisher, that represents the social studies standard the title's content supports. I. Culture II. Time, Continuity, and Change III. People, Places, and Environments
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Extractions: Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. This page may not appear properly. INTRODUCTION Information on how to surf the Internet by using these bookmarks ADULT EDUCATION Websites designed for those who help adult learners learn to read and write, acquire English, obt ain GEDs, etc. ASSISTANCE CENTERS : Websites hosted by training and technical assistance providers . Good sources for schools of information for training such as research results and model programs: BILINGUAL/ESL EDUCATION ; Websites of interest to bilingual and ESL educators , researchers, and advocates at all educational levels Technical Assistance for Bilingual/ESL Education Technology Approaches to Bilingual/ESL EARLY CHILDHOOD : Websites for educators who work with ages to grade 3 Technical Assistance, Early Childhood FINE ARTS Websites for the visual and performing arts LANGUAGE ARTS : Websites that promote literacy (reading and writing)
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Extractions: Social Studies The purpose of social studies is to develop social understanding and civic efficacy (the readiness and willingness to assume citizenship responsibilities and to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a democratic society.) The social studies curriculum builds four capacities in young people: disciplinary knowledge, thinking skills, commitment to democratic values, and citizen participation. Glossary of Social Studies Terms This glossary is a tool to help teachers understand the language of social studies. The 35 page document is intended for teacher use only K-12 Financial Literacy Resource Guide for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Michigan Department of Education to develop and make available to schools one or more model programs for youth financial education.
Extractions: Source: ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education Bloomington IN. Religion in the Social Studies Curriculum. ERIC Digest. THIS DIGEST WAS CREATED BY ERIC, THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ERIC, CONTACT ACCESS ERIC 1-800-LET-ERIC RELIGION AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS These decisions do not answer all the questions about the role of religion in the public schools. However, it is clear that the Court has not prohibited teaching and learning about religion in social studies courses. TEACHING ABOUT RELIGION IS IMPORTANT Within the past decade, several state agencies and local school districts have created mandates and issued guidelines regarding teaching about religion. California was one of the first with the publication of the handbook, Moral and Civic Education and Teaching About Religion (1988). Firmly grounding instruction about religion in citizenship education, the handbook was published the same year as the History-Social Science Framework for California Public Schools, K-12 (1988) and was revised in 1991. North Carolina, Utah, and Georgia are among other states that have either state mandates or guidelines on religion in the school curriculum.
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Extractions: Teaching Guides Listing These are the listing of guides the El Paso Times has available for educator using the newspaper in the classroom. You will receive a FREE guide with the subscribe of newspapers, you may purchase any other guides for seven dollars each. Along Came a Spider - (Grades K-6) Writing across the curriculum And Times Marches On ... (Grades 4-12) Current Events in the Newspaper Bill of Rights 200 - (Grades 4-12) Strategies and worksheets to teach the Bill of Rights through the newspaper. Celebrate Diversity - (Grades 4-12) Encourages students discussion of diversity topics. Celebrate Theater - (Grades 4-12) Use the newspaper to study theater and specific plays. - (Grades 5-12) Units help students deal with challenges in careers, citizenship, community issues and personal choices. Citizens on Assignment - (Grades 4-12) Activities that teach citizenship and involvement in government. Civic Education in the Newspaper - (Grades 7-12) Activities focus on geography, history, civics, current events, economics, and cultural events.
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