📙 Teaching Social Sciences - Part 1 (Zoe)

mistakenly believe smth

to wrongly think something is true

Some students may mistakenly believe that History is boring, but it's not.

stand for smth

to support or represent something

This political party stands for low taxes and individual freedom.

research a certain topic

to investigate a specific subject

Before writing an essay, it is essential to research a certain topic.

get a better grasp of smth

to understand something more clearly

Studying hard will help you get a better grasp of geography.

strong suit

a particular strength

Patience isn't exactly her strong suit.

be diligent about smth

to work hard on something

She is diligent about teaching social studies to her students.

hence

therefore, as a result

We have studied ancient civilizations. Hence we understand how societies evolved.

encourage students

to motivate or inspire learners

Teachers encourage students to participate in discussions on social studies topics.

immaterial and irrelevant

not important or significant

Whether the book is well or badly written is immaterial (to me) - it has an important message.
These documents are totally irrelevant to the investigation.

an integral role

a crucial part

Learning about different civilizations plays an integral role in social studies.

appreciate the heritage and culture

to value the traditions and customs

It is important to appreciate the heritage and culture of different societies.

learn about the topic in depth

to study the subject thoroughly

Let's learn about ancient civilizations in depth.

foresee the benefits

to predict the advantages

I foresee the benefits of learning about different cultures to broaden my outlook.

relatable and comprehensible

easy to relate to and understand

The textbook aims to make history relatable and comprehensible for young learners.

attention spans

the length of time someone can focus on something

Children's attention spans may vary during a lesson.

portray (subjects)

to depict or show topics

Art can portray historical events and figures.

put smth to the test

to try something out to see how well it works

Her constant questions put the teacher's patience to the test.

face challenges

to deal with difficult situations

Students face challenges when learning about complex historical events.

point out the stark differences/similarities

to highlight the clear distinctions/similarities

It's important to point out the stark differences between cultures.

pique interest in the subject

to make someone interested in something and want to know more about it

The noise continued, piquing her curiosity.