gov/specialed/publications/learnstand/lrnstd5.htm Q. What does a strong Social Studies program look like?
A. Strong social studies programs provide student-centered, inquiry-based learning experiences that are active, challenging, meaningful, and that integrate curriculum. In-depth units of study use numerous resources including a rich variety of primary and secondary sources, library resources, maps and globes. Students read related non-fiction and fiction, examine multiple perspectives, take part in field trips, integrate technology skills and participate in project-based learning. Students are encouraged to examine, analyze, and synthesize material through numerous approaches. Social studies programs help students link the effects of the past to the present, and relate geography to society, economics and politics. These programs help students understand democratic concepts, promote responsibilities of citizenship, and develop local, state, national and global perspectives. They also help students examine the characteristics and contributions of diverse cultures, and relate economic conc
