SS Methods

Midterm Study Guide

Democracy

A form of government where the people have the power to make decisions, often through voting

Citizenship

The status of being a member of a country and having the rights and responsibilities that come with it

Rule of Law

The principle that everyone is subject to the same laws, regardless of their position or status

Continent

A large landmass separated by oceans

Latitude

Lines that run east-west on a map, measuring how far north or south a location is from the equator

Longitude

Lines that run north-south on a map, measuring how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian

Scarcity

The limited availability of resources compared to the unlimited wants and needs of people

Supply and Demand

The relationship between the availability of a good or service and the desire for it

Market

A place where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods and services

Timeline

A visual respresentation of events in chronological order

Primary Source

A firsthand account of an event, such as a diary, letter, or photograph

Secondary Source

A source that provides information about an event from someone who did not witness it firsthand, such as a textbook or documentary

Culture

The shared beliefs, customs, and traditions of a group of people

Diversity

The existence of a variety of people within a society including different races, ethnicities, religions, and cultures

Global Citizen

Someone who is aware of and concerned about the world, and who takes action to make a positive difference

6 content ares

behavioral science; civics/government; economics; financial literacy; geography; history

Standard 1

Content Knowledge: Candidates demonstrate knowledge of social studies disciplines. Candidates are knowledgeable of disciplinary concepts, facts, and tools; structures of inquiry; and forms of representation

Standard 2

Application of Content Through Planning: Candidates plan learning sequences that draw upon social studies knowledge and literacies to support the civic competence of learners

Standard 3

Design and Implementation of Instruction and Assessment: Candidates design and implement instruction and authentic assessments for social studies that promote learning and competence in civic life

Standard 4

Social Studies Learners and Learning: Candidates plan and implement relevant and responsive pedagogy, create collaboration and interdisciplinary learning environments, and prepare learners to be informed advocates for an inclusive and equitable society

Standard 5

Professional Responsibility and Informed Action: Candidates reflect and expand upon their social studies knowledge, inquiry skills, and civic dispositions to adapt practice, promote social justice, and take informed action in schools and/or communities

C3 Framwork

College, Career, and Civic Life Ready

Compelling question; standard; staging of question

supporting question 1, 2, and 3

gathering and evaluating sources x3

Summative performance task

Develop claims using evidence

communicate and critique conclusions

taking informed action