SOCIAL STUDIES
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Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote effective citizenry. Within the K-12 program, social studies provide coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as economics, history, geography, anthropology, archaeology, law, philosophy, political science, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and the natural sciences.
Preamble
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
2011 Preserve America History Teacher of the Year
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2010 North Carolina Preserve America History Teacher of the Year
SELECTED LINKS
Building Rigor in K-12 Social Studies
Access this link to find valuable resources for K-12 social studies educators in the disciplines of Economics, Geography, Politics & Government, U.S. History and World History. If you missed the Advanced Placement Institute for Social Studies held August 3-4, 2010, at Peace College in Raleigh, you have the opportunity to access some of the resources that were shared during the institute. There are also resources to support the teaching of Economics and Geography in grades K-5.
Professional Development Opportunities for K-12 Social Studies Educators