EDU 899 - Social Studies Methods in Elementary Schools

2 Credit(s) Teacher candidates will plan lessons and units that introduce children to a sense of wonder, curiosity, and participation in their world, their country, and their neighborhood. Their planning will facilitate elementary students’ investigation of the physical contours of their planet and the relationships among people through the study and research of history, economics, geography, government and civics. Special emphasis throughout on inquiry, creativity and critical thinking. Three hours per week for half a semester. Required for Initial Licensure.
Pre-requisites:

EDU 737

and

EDS 829

EDS 790

Co-requisite:

EDU 762