Social Studies Content

Catalog description

<p>This course is designed to focus on and increase the content knowledge of Social Studies for future elementary educators. The students will explore the themes of Social Studies by: 1) utilizing primary and secondary sources to examine key historical events that are related by cause and effect; 2) analyzing the impact of the World Wars and Globalization on the United States; 3) researching various world&nbsp;contributions to the United States; 4) interpreting maps, statistics, and digital technology for physical and human systems in geography; 5) summarizing the structure, function and practices of the American Government and 6) synthesizing allocation of resources for economic conditions. Lectures, discussions, and extensive technology integration, constitute different course activities that are aligned with the Florida Elementary Education K-6 Social Studies competencies and the National Standards for Social Studies. This course is reading and writing intensive.</p><br><br>Admission to Elementary Education (K-6) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements (Bachelor of Science) (ELEDR-BS)