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	Nebraska Department of Education Social Studies Home
		Social Studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.
		The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
		The mission of the social studies is to develop capable citizens who are empowered with knowledge, skills, and attitudes enabling them to make informed decisions in a culturally diverse and interdependent world.
	www.nde.state.ne.us /SS (144 words)

	Social Studies
		Social studies recognizes the challenges and benefits of living in a diverse cultural and ideological society.
		The social studies provides a remarkable opportunity to engage students in the enduring dilemmas embedded in the study of community, family, and society.
		The study of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Washington shall be a condition prerequisite to graduation from the public and private high schools of this state.
	www.k12.wa.us /CurriculumInstruct/SocStudies/default.aspx (1153 words)

	New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards - Social Studies
		The vision of the social studies standards is one that fosters, for all students, the ability to understand their world and to have an appreciation for the heritage of America with a high degree of literacy in civics, history, economics and geography.
		The purpose of social studies education is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to be active, informed, responsible citizens and contributing members of their communities.
		Social studies instruction can be based on one or more of these core disciplines or on a combination of these in the problem-solving or inquiry mode.
	www.state.nj.us /njded/cccs/s6_ss.htm (8173 words)

	What is Social Studies? - Social Studies School Service
		The role of social studies in helping young "citizens-in-process" begin to learn what it means to prepare to hold "the office of citizen" (as Thomas Jefferson called it), places social studies at the "heart" of the curriculum as a major "BASIC" of a democratic republic.
		The National Council for the Social Studies, the nation's leading professional organization for social studies educators, states in Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, that "social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence"¹(http://www.ncss.org/standards/1.1.html).
		Social studies is the program of study whose major purpose is to promote civic competence to better students' own lives, as well as the well-being of the nation and world.
	www.socialstudies.com /c/@XPKTePJ_zCyaE/Pages/whatis.html (1836 words)

	Social studies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Social studies is the study of history, economics, geography, government, and other social science subjects in primary and secondary schools in North America.
		Social studies can also refer to the study of particular aspects of human society at certain post-secondary and tertiary schools worldwide.
		Social studies are known as studies of "Human Society and its Environment" within the public school system of New South Wales, Australia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Social_studies (357 words)

	Social sciences - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The social sciences, in studying subjective, inter-subjective and objective or structural aspects of society, are sometimes referred to as soft sciences.
		For example, social stratification studies inequality and class structure; demography studies changes in a population size or type; criminology examines criminal behavior and deviance; political sociology studies government and laws; and the sociology of race and sociology of gender examine society's racial and gender cleavages.
		The social sciences are sometimes criticized as being less scientific than the natural sciences, in that they are seen as being less rigorous or empirical in their methods.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Social_sciences (3258 words)

	Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Social Studies Introduction
		"Social studies" is the title used to describe the study of the social sciences and humanities.
		Social studies helps young people develop the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed and reasoned decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
		The organization of these standards allows the social studies curriculum to be developed as separate disciplines or in an integrated course.
	www.dpi.state.wi.us /standards/ssintro.html (369 words)

	Social Studies
		To provide pre-service social studies teachers with opportunities to develop awareness of their role as democratic citizens; to help pre-service teachers develop their own definition of democratic citizenship and corresponding rationale for teaching social studies; and to help pre-service teachers identify curricular opportunities to foster civic efficacy in their students.
		To provide pre-service social studies teachers with opportunities to experience sound pedagogical techniques, grounded in the disciplines of the social studies, for facilitating the development of civic efficacy in their students, including the development of decision-making skills and the adoption of democratic dispositions.
		In this social studies curriculum (widely adopted by many states across the country) the focus in kindergarten is on the individual in the social world.
	www.edst.purdue.edu /taber/Inclusion/social_studies.htm (5797 words)

	MDE - Social Studies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences to prepare young people to become responsible citizens.
		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.)
		Draft Social Studies GLCE are currently under development and will be disseminated upon approval by the State Board of Education.
	www.michigan.gov /mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_28761---,00.html (505 words)

	Committee on Degrees in Social Studies
		Social Studies has always been an intellectually open space where competing theoretical approaches, methodologies, and styles of research flourished.
		It also must be based on broad understanding of classic and contemporary social theory and on the intimate knowledge of history and culture of places we study.
		The Social Studies Database for Potential Supervisors is back and better than ever.
	www.fas.harvard.edu /~socstud (314 words)

	Lesson Plans
		Mike Dowling has prepared study guides, homework assignments and exams for sixth and seventh grades for a variety of social studies curriculum areas that are free and available for teachers to print or to edit.
		Social Studies for Kids, by David White, presents a wide variety of resources featuring lesson plans, current events, fun and games, cultures, holidays, languages, religions, historical maps, time lines and curriculum areas which include Economics, Geography, U.S. Government, U.S. History and World History.
		Social Studies Lesson Plans from the University of Iowa.
	www.csun.edu /~hcedu013/plans.html (8126 words)

	Social Studies - Utah State Office of Education
		The NCSS defines social studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence." For students to become fully empowered participants in democracy, attention must paid to this "civic competence." Social studies is truly the heart of the public school curriculum.
		This web site is an effort to support educators, administrators, students, and parents in understanding and implementing the social studies core curriculum.
		See what some exemplary social studies teachers are doing in their classroom.
	www.schools.utah.gov /curr/socialstudies/default.htm (456 words)

	Jiskha Homework Help - Social Studies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Social Studies for Kids is a site with articles, subjects, and tons of links for all subjects of social studies, with a focus on what kids and their teachers/parents are learning.
		This page is designed for K-12 social studies teachers and students.
		It also has information and topics that are useful to pre-service social studies instructors and students.
	www.jiskha.com /social_studies (58 words)

	Arizona Council for the Social Studies
		The Arizona Council for the Social Studies (ACSS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quality instruction for students and support for Social Studies educators.
		The Social Studies Standard Articulated by Grade Level was adopted by the Board of Education on September 26, 2005.
		The final draft of the Social Studies Standard is available for viewing through the ADE website.
	www.azsocialstudies.org (533 words)

	MiddleWeb history and social studies resources
		Social studies teachers will enjoy a visit to Mark Roberts' homepage, where they can peruse several elaborate lesson plans, including "Road to Revolution" -- complete with teacher notes and student role-playing materials.
		Women and Social Movements in the United States -- This site may be too advanced for most middle grades students but will be of interest to history teachers who want to deepen their own knowledge of U.S. women's history.
		Student groups and classrooms work collaboratively on a technology-based social studies project; a planned and researched five-day journey across the world into another student's mind using geographic, social,economic, political, and historical clues.
	www.middleweb.com /CurrSocStud.html (8762 words)

	Social Studies Web Sites for Teachers
		Social Studies Lesson Plans and Resources - links to sites with lesson plans for history, geography, and current events.
		Social Studies Theme Units - For history, geography, and related Social Studies topics.
		This information can be used to assist in social studies research or in math studies.
	www.sldirectory.com /teachf/socsci.html (1380 words)

	Instructional Materials in Social Studies
		This site contains social studies lessons plans organized along the themes of civic ideals and practices; culture, global connections; individual development and identity; individuals, groups and institutions; people, places and environments; power, authority and governance; production, distribution and consumption; science, technology and society; and time, continuity, and change.
		This is a multi-disciplinary unit integrating science, social studies, arts, math, and language arts.
		This link is to their Social Studies lesson plans section containing about 20 teaching units or student activities.
	www.cln.org /subjects/socials_inst.html (1148 words)

	SESD Webquests / Social Studies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Grades 2-3 - Subjects: Social Studies, Art, Language Arts and Music - Students will learn about the history of Cinco de Mayo and the Hispanic culture on this webquest.
		This is a WebQuest designed for the Grade 8 Social Studies history class.
		A WebQuest for middle school history students to guide study of notorious historical figures of the wild west, culminating in a student-authored movie scene.
	sesd.sk.ca /teacherresource/webquest/ss.htm (2218 words)

	EDUCATION PLANET: 460 Social Studies sites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		National Council for the Social Studies: Social Studies Online - Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education.
		International Network for Life Studies - Life studies means holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary issues concerning life, death, and nature in our civilization.
		Social Studies Help Center - A site designed to help high school students of American History, Economics and Government.
	www.educationplanet.com /search/Social_Studies (421 words)

	Social Studies
		Search by grade level a database for a wealth of social studies lesson plans and activities.
		A collection of social studies lesson plans where teachers share and exchange their ideas and activities.
		The National Council for Social Studies is the leading professional organization for improving the teaching of social studies education at all grade levels.
	www.sitesforteachers.com /resources_sharp/socialstudies.html (1303 words)

	Social Studies Mart Teacher Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Weekly themes link popular social studies topics with literature, language arts, creative arts, and other areas of the curriculum...
		You'll find fabulous and fun mapping, timeline, and report writing ideas that will make social studies the highlight of your students' day.
		This collection of fun, creative, and integrated activities is organized to enhance any social studies curriculum...
	www.socialstudiesmart.com (158 words)

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		At the end of each country study, I give each student a sticker flag of that country to put in their imitation passport.
		This lesson is geared mainly for the social studies lesson, but could be used for every subject.
		Ask students to identify important events that have occurred within their lifetimes, be sure to include social and cultural events as well as political, economical and military.
	www.pacificnet.net /~mandel/SocialStudies.html (5005 words)

	Social Studies Lesson Plans and Resources
		to find social studies standards and curricula from all 50 states.
		This page contains lesson plans for all social studies subjects except geography, history, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and archaelogy.
		A resource and study guide for high school and college students from Teachable Moment.org.
	www.cloudnet.com /~edrbsass/edsoc.htm (3076 words)

	Education World® : National Standards: Social Sciences
		The standards are expressed in statements that begin "Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of" - for instance, Culture.
		Student performance expectations within that theme are then specified, and examples of classroom activities are provided as illustrations of how to design learning experiences to help students meet the performance expectations.
		Teachers and curriculum designers are encouraged first to establish their program frameworks using the social studies standards as a guide, and then to use the standards from history, geography, civics, economics, and others to guide the development of grade level strands and courses.
	www.education-world.com /standards/national/soc_sci/index.shtml (297 words)

	Social Studies World - All the Social Studies Info you need!
		Scroll down the page for the Social Studies Forum and Message Board, and additional resources.
		Social Studies World not responsible for the content of outside links
		This site is a public, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the education and information regarding the Social Studies.
	www.socialstudiesinfo.com (336 words)

	National Council for the Social Studies \| socialstudies.org
		Fund for the Advancement of Social Studies Education
		Pensylvania Council for the Social Studies President-elect and long-time NCSS member David Keller Trevaskis received the Pennsylvania Coalition for Representative Democracy 2006 Compass Award.
		Share your lesson plans and teaching ideas with social studies educators across the nation by submitting a manuscript.
	www.ncss.org (217 words)

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