This week we were to read chapter 1 of the Visualizing Elementary Social Studies Methods book by John Lee. We were asked the question what is Social Studies. Is there a definite answer for this? My first thought is NO. There isn't one accurate definition of social studies but as the book tells us, there has been many definitions throughout history that show that Social Studies has changed.
If you asked me what Social Studies is defined as today, I would say this:
Social Studies is ultimately a set of courses that enables students to understand human experiences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. (P6)
Learning about the different events that happen in the world help children make connections between school and the world around them.
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