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
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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analyze historical documents to determine its reliability, bias, and perspective.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
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