AGENDA

• What is the purpose of social studies?
• Using instructional strategies?
• What is the scope and sequence?
• How can I support my student?
• Q & A

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?

• Less on memorization
• Critical thinking
• Historiography
• Provocative questions
• Learning how to think and be

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

• Socratic seminars
• Constructivism
• Dialectic, interpersonal learning
• Guests and residencies
• iPad for creation and sharing

Scope and Sequence

6th: Minnesota Studies
7th: US Studies
8th: World Studies

HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY KID?

• Ask why, dig deeper
• Accountable talk
• Historical site visits
• Homework Help

Q & A