Technology in the Social Studies Classroom
Stephanie Anderson
Grand Canyon University EED 570
July 31, 2014
Introduction
Welcome to Social Studies. In this WebQuest student will research on the computer, and answer three questions, which will give them an understanding of the five themes of geography. This will allow them to understand locations, and the importance of history. They will grasp the understanding of economics and experience how it relates to thier everyday lives.
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Task
1.You are to use the computer to research the five themes of geography.You will tell how they impact people's lives?
Activity: Using graphing paper you will find the coordinates to show where the conner grocery store is located in the city. This wil help you learn to read maps and find locations of landmarks within the city and state.
2.Read the bookd about historical events, and write a summary, after choosing your favorite historical event, and then tell why people are important to you. After you write, share it with a buddy, to make sure you have used correct grammar. Next, exchange papers, and compare and contracts your likes and dislikes with the group your buddy chose.
3. After reading the article on economics, the class will present why you think you should care about economics in the world.
Activity: Looking at the worksheet, circle the toy you feel cost the most.
Looking at the the worksheet circle the group you feel will be resposible for helping you go to college.
Oral discussion on why do we have to pay money for the things we buy?
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Process
Your first assignment will be to look up the five themes of geography.
Please write each one with a complete explaination or illustration. Afterwards completing your grid, explain where your house sits in your neighborhood.
Choose your event, then tell how things could have been different, if this event had not happened?
Considering economics, what can you do to assure, you will have the money you need when you are grown?
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Evaluation
It's important to understand time and space. Students deal with locations everyday, like in the classroom. Map reading is a skill they will need through out thier life.
Historical events tell us how thing evolved. Students should be able to choose their own interest, then write about it. Being accountable helps them work with each other, whether it's in small group or one on one.
Economics is what makes the world go around. Students should be aware of what it takes to live in society and how the goverment works. Students will become adults, and they will need to know how to write checks, spend money, and invest for future purposes.
Complete test, anserwing the 10 multiple choice questions on the five themes of Geography.
In a short summary tell why it's important to know how to manage money.
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Conclusion
How can teachers motivate students to take an interest in not only their future, by the past history also? School districts play a large role in making sure teachers have the resources needed to give students those hands on activities within the classroom. Parents and the community all connect together to make up what geography is all about. Funny-pictures.picphotos.net
Credits
Thanks to the varies websites for the geography picutures.
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Sunal, C. S., Haas, M. E., (2011). Social Studies for Elementary and Middle grades. A Construtivist Approach, (4). Pearson Education, Inc.