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Social studies is a term used to describe the broad study of the various fields which involve past and current human behavior and interactions. Rather than focus in depth on any one topic, social studies provides a broad overview of human behavior.

Social studies is most commonly recognized as the name of a course or set of courses taught in primary and secondary school
Secondary school

Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling, known as secondary education, takes place....
s, but may also refer to the study of particular aspects of human society
Society

A society is a group of humans characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals that share a distinctive culture and/or institutions....
 at certain post-secondary and tertiary schools worldwide.

overall goal of teaching social studies is for students to learn how to make knowledgeable, reasoned decisions that impact society in a positive way.






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Social studies is a term used to describe the broad study of the various fields which involve past and current human behavior and interactions. Rather than focus in depth on any one topic, social studies provides a broad overview of human behavior.

Social studies is most commonly recognized as the name of a course or set of courses taught in primary and secondary school
Secondary school

Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling, known as secondary education, takes place....
s, but may also refer to the study of particular aspects of human society
Society

A society is a group of humans characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals that share a distinctive culture and/or institutions....
 at certain post-secondary and tertiary schools worldwide.

Teaching social studies

The overall goal of teaching social studies is for students to learn how to make knowledgeable, reasoned decisions that impact society in a positive way. This is done by teaching a variety of subjects, including basic knowledge of history, understanding and respecting cultures around the world, participating in civics and society, and critical thinking skills.

The social studies can be taught using the constructivist approach. This includes teaching that is intended to refine students' prior knowledge, develop inquiry skills through higher order and critical thinking
Critical thinking

Critical thinking is purposeful and reflective judgment about what to believe or do in response to observations, experience, Interpersonal communication or writing expressions, or arguments....
, and lead to students developing opinions about the world around them. Teachers can also use digital resources in the teaching of current events, such as promeathean boards. Students can access digital photos, videos, and interviews by using various digital resource websites, such as the Smithsonian.

See also

  • Social sciences
    Social sciences

    The social sciences comprise academic disciplines concerned with the study of the social life of human groups and individuals including anthropology, communication studies, economics, human geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology....


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  • supplies complete standard-aligned instructional support materials for social studies instructors with new assignments
  • A variety of lesson plans designed to enhance social studies courses.