ISS 300 Social Studies for Teachers (5 credits)

2. Outline economic concepts and systems and explain the interactions among economy and individuals, households, businesses, governments, and societies.

3. Explain how geographic features and human cultures shape and impact environments.

4. Analyze how neighborhoods, communities, and societies have changed over time with an emphasis on the Pacific Northwest.

5. Develop questions and plan social studies investigations using disciplinary concepts and tools.

6. Evaluate sources, integrate multiple perspectives, and use evidence to understand social phenomena.

7. Create a lesson plan for children birth through grade three using the Since Time Immemorial Curriculum, the content knowledge learned in this course, and the state standards.

Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.

Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.

Content Knowledge: The candidate recognizes and applies the central concepts of the arts, English language arts, health and fitness, mathematics, science, and social studies, and can identify resources to support personal and children’s growth across disciplines.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50

Potential Methods
A. Objective tests
B. Essay tests
C. Class/online discussions
D. Class presentations
E. Written assignments
F. Lesson plans
G. Group Projects