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What Are the Social Studies? Lesson Plan

What Are the Social Studies? Lesson Plan

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What Are the Social Studies?

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Identify core social studies subjects with adult learners. They will discuss key issues from twentieth century American history and identify key social studies concepts taught at elementary grade levels. They then modify this activity to work with elementary social studies students. Great for student teachers. Note: Links are included.

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Social Studies & History

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