1. ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 7 Social Studies “Children’s everyday experiences are the foundation of their social studies learning.”

2. ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Overview of Social Studies Prepare children with knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to participate in and contribute to their worlds Focus on ensuring that children feel good about themselves first so that they can eventually make positive contributions to society Experiences—firsthand

3. ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Core of Social Studies Social sciences –Anthropology –Sociology –History –Geography –Economics –Psychology

4. Developmentally Appropriate Practice Approach to Social Studies Build on what children already know-their everyday experiences and interests Integrate children’s development of social skills with their knowledge of social studies. Focus on the processes of social studies Integrate social studies with other learning content Do not teach isolated facts Provide hands-on experiences ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

5. Developmentally Appropriate Practice Approach to Social Studies-continued Primary grade children have experiences that extend to other parts of the country and beyond Foster children’s understanding of democratic processes and attitudes - rule making - problem-solving - listening to others’ ideas and perspectives ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

6. The NCSS Curriculum Standards 10 Themes Culture Time, Continuity, and Change People, Places, and Environments Individual Development and Identity Individuals, Groups, and Institutions Power, Authority, and Governance Production, Distribution, and Consumption Science, Technology, and Society Global Connections Civic Ideas and Practices ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

7. Goals of Social Studies Develop a child’s positive self-concept Further an understanding of a child’s role in the family Develop an awareness of a child’s own cultural heritage Provide an inclusive, multicultural classroom environment Develop an understanding of the need for rules and laws Teachers provide daily role models ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

8. Theories That Support Social Studies Multiple Intelligences—Howard Gardner Sociocultural Theory—Lev Vygotsky Cognitive Developmental Theory—Jean Piaget ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

9. Activities That Support Goals Project approach Themes –Homes –Families Stories and drawings Activities specific to families and homes Maps or place awareness –Three-dimensional –Story mapping Time lines for primary-aged children - Personal - Interactive timelines ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

10. Creating Partnerships with Families Acknowledge and respect children’s home language and culture Obtain family input from all involved persons Focus on building and maintaining reciprocal relationships Build a sense of trust Post weekly menus and lesson plans ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

11. Creating Partnerships with Families-continued Develop communication systems, including use of emails or technology Governing or advisory groups must include family as members Family get-togethers; open houses Family-teacher conferences Invite family members to share interests Complementary learning supports ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

12. Field Trips ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Walking trips Neighborhood walks Mini-field trips Specific-purpose field trips Major field trips

13. Planning for Successful Field Trips Decide what an appropriate field trip should provide Selecting the site Visiting the location Plan for the trip Take the trip Prepare follow-up activities Evaluating the trip ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

14. Planning for Successful Field Trips-continued Careful planning also includes: - Preparing yourself - Preparing the children - Preparing the families - [See Figures 7-4 and 7-5 for sample permission slips] ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

15. Other Considerations for Field Trips Safety first –Charged cell phone –Emergency contact numbers –First-aid kit –Count heads Enjoy!!! Follow-up and Assessment Suggested field trips ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

16. Developmentally Appropriate/ Multicultural/Anti-Bias Evaluate your classroom to ensure this approach is supported Activities that can utilize this approach –Family quilts –Making the class into a neighborhood ©2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.