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Social Studies Teacher Certification Each year, Happy Valley Elementary School holds a student exhibition night where students highlight their academic work. Ms. Miller is working on deciding which ... student work to have her students display. Which of the following would most likely convey to parents and other stakeholders the value of social sciences education? Select all that apply. - ✔✔-a video of students reciting patriotic poems and songs -a display showing how students participated in a mock election - portfolio of letters that students have written to elected officials about preserving a historical monument Which of the following would be most useful for comparing and contrasting the natural resources of the United States and Mexico? - ✔✔venn diagram The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) reflect recent social science education research that focuses on developing students' historical thinking. Students are expected to analyze historical documents to determine its reliability, bias, and perspective. Why are these skills vital to a students' overall academic and citizenship development? - ✔✔As students develop historical thinking skills they can use the same analysis skills as adults to evaluate political, economic, and social arguments and perspectives and be well-informed citizens. Mr. Sutton teaches a sheltered (English Language Learners) Grade 6 social studies class. Mr. Sutton uses a variety of assessment methods in the course including project-based learning and a portfolio assessment. Why is Mr. Sutton's approach to assessment especially appropriate in his sheltered class? - ✔✔These types of assessments allow students to demonstrate their learning in multiple ways that are not limited by student's English language skills and allows for the teachers to note progress during the course. Mrs. Garcia is planning an interdiscipl [Show More]

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