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Social Studies Today
Today’s social studies are based firmly on the past. The theories of both Piaget and Vygotsky continue to ...
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Music, Multiculturalism, and Social Studies
Music and social studies mesh easily. Perhaps in no other area of the curriculum is there such an abundance of songs ...
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Vocabulary in Social Studies Classrooms
Fighting WordsIn social studies, more than any other subject area, students have to become attuned to the connotations ...
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Writing in Social Studies Classrooms
Writing in social studies is more common than in many other content areas. Because you are studying about people and ...
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3rd Grade Social Studies: What Happens
In third grade, social studies moves from the back seat, to a more visible part of the school week. What will your ...
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4th Grade Social Studies: What Happens
These checklists will help you know where your child should be at the beginning and end of fourth grade social studies.
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5th Grade Social Studies: What Happens
In fifth grade students begin the transition from children to young adults, and school curriculum begins to reflect ...
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Sixth Grade Social Studies: What to Expect
It's the first month of sixth grade. If you're waiting with baited breath, you're not alone: it can be a nerve-wracking ...
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Preserving Your Family History
Do your children know where your grandparents grew up? Do you know your father's favorite childhood memory? Does your ...
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Celebrating African American Musicians
African-American musicians, singers, and composers have contributed enormously to our nation’s history. The ...
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Follow the Drinking Gourd: Books and Other Resources That Tell the Tale of the Underground Railroad
Imagine taking a trip of hundreds of miles, on foot, without a map in hand to guide you. Of course, even if you had a ...
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6 Steps to Better Youth Citizenship
Kids may not have a right to vote, but that doesn't mean they don't have an opinion! Giving your child a forum in which ...
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Economic Production
Closely related to the concept of scarcity is the concept of production. The function of production, to some extent, is ...
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9 Influential Women in History
Teach your girl about these nine inspirational ladies to celebrate Women's History Month.
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Preschool Social Studies: Exploring Me and My World
Social studies permeate the preschool classroom, from learning about holidays and jobs around town to exploring identity...
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7 Tips for Bringing the World into Your Home
A recent survey demonstrated that American youth don't have even a basic grasp on world geography. Here are tips for...
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7th Grade Social Studies: What to Expect
Congratulations! Your child has made it through sixth grade. In a perfect world, that means that lockers, planners,...
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Geography for Kids: 10 DIY Ideas
Step up the geography education outside the classroom with these 10 fun ideas.
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Game On! Educational Picks for Middle Schoolers
Playing games can be a great way to learn, and the middle years are no exception. Here are 8 cool games sure to kick...
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