Question 1

Stories and storytelling are not considered helpful or interesting, are typically boring, and fail to enhance long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

An appropriate type of transmission for communicating information to students, especially in terms of providing context or background information, can be the lecturette.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

How should you go about determining which strategies to include as you design and enact a social studies unit?

Accepted Answer

When determining which strategies to include as you design and enact a social studies unit, it is important to consider the specific learning objectives and goals of the unit. Start by identifying the key concepts and skills that students should understand and be able to demonstrate by the end of the unit. Once you have a clear understanding of the desired outcomes, you can then explore different teaching strategies that will best support the achievement of these goals.

Consider the needs and learning styles of your students when selecting strategies. Some students may benefit from hands-on activities, while others may thrive in a more traditional lecture-style format. It is important to incorporate a variety of strategies to accommodate different learning preferences and abilities.

Additionally, consider the resources and materials available to you. Are there primary sources, artifacts, or technology that can be integrated into the unit to enhance student learning? Utilize these resources to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for your students.

Collaborate with colleagues to gather ideas and insights on effective teaching strategies. Sharing and discussing different approaches can help you identify the most effective methods for your specific unit.

Finally, be open to feedback and reflection. As you implement the strategies, assess their effectiveness and make adjustments as needed. Continuous reflection and refinement of your teaching strategies will ensure that you are providing the best possible learning experiences for your students.

Question 4

Storytelling, sometimes considered a disappearing art, is resurfacing as a powerful strategy for promoting memorable learning. Identify the topic for an upcoming unit. Describe how you will incorporate storytelling and how you will judge the benefits.

Accepted Answer

The upcoming unit will focus on the powe

Question 5

While goals should be a concern when considering which strategy to select, student enjoyment should be your first priority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Inquiry activities call for students to conduct research on a problem or issue, then

Accepted Answer

A) evaluate the information and apply it to a new situation. 
B) generalize about the findings to decide if they are accurate. 
C) summarize the data and evaluate it for its accuracy. 
D) synthesize the obtained information and develop a well-argued position. 
A) evaluate the information and apply it to a new situation. 
B) generalize about the findings to decide if they are accurate. 
C) summarize the data and evaluate it for its accuracy. 
D) synthesize the obtained information and develop a well-argued position.

Question 7

The effectiveness of a primary source depends on how

Accepted Answer

A) its use is structured around big ideas with potential for life applications. 
B) the document has been acquired and whether it is legible. 
C) it has been preserved as well as its familiarity to students. 
D) it is preserved, deciphered, and interpreted by the students. 
A) its use is structured around big ideas with potential for life applications. 
B) the document has been acquired and whether it is legible. 
C) it has been preserved as well as its familiarity to students. 
D) it is preserved, deciphered, and interpreted by the students.

Question 8

An important consideration when planning a field trip is to make sure the scope of the observations is

Accepted Answer

A) limited and focused 
B) open to all possibilities. 
C) accommodating for all students' interests. 
D) a review for previous units. 
A) limited and focused 
B) open to all possibilities. 
C) accommodating for all students' interests. 
D) a review for previous units.

Question 9

Various forms of creative dramatics add an engaging dimension to social studies lessons and promote

Accepted Answer

A) sympathy 
B) presentism 
C) empathy 
D) chauvinism 
A) sympathy 
B) presentism 
C) empathy 
D) chauvinism

Question 10

While upper elementary students learn abstract content easily, lower elementary students need visuals for stimulating interest, fostering speculation, for hypothesizing, and for linking new learning to prior learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Artifacts are typically thought of as learning distractors and, while interesting, they add little meaning to the content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most approaches to instruction represent mixed models with the teacher and the learners

Accepted Answer

A) having equal responsibility for the content of each lesson. 
B) reflecting on lessons and documenting out of school experiences. 
C) shifting responsibilities depending on the stage of the strategy. 
D) alternating their roles more at the beginning than at the end. 
A) having equal responsibility for the content of each lesson. 
B) reflecting on lessons and documenting out of school experiences. 
C) shifting responsibilities depending on the stage of the strategy. 
D) alternating their roles more at the beginning than at the end.

Question 13

The case study method is

Accepted Answer

A) a strategy used to highlight an issue or event. 
B) a reenacted event drawn from the real world. 
C) an enactment of a trial with an element of competition. 
D) an intense examination of an event, person, or thing. 
A) a strategy used to highlight an issue or event. 
B) a reenacted event drawn from the real world. 
C) an enactment of a trial with an element of competition. 
D) an intense examination of an event, person, or thing.

Question 14

If a mock trial is the best strategy given your goals, consider having

Accepted Answer

A) a judge serve as the guest facilitator. 
B) students complete much of the work outside of class. 
C) attorneys in the community provide opening statements. 
D) students in consort with attorneys engage in research. 
A) a judge serve as the guest facilitator. 
B) students complete much of the work outside of class. 
C) attorneys in the community provide opening statements. 
D) students in consort with attorneys engage in research.

Question 15

Instructional strategies tend to feature three learning modalities through which learners receive, process, or respond to information: audibly, visually, and kinesthetically. Identify the topic for an upcoming unit and describe how you will incorporate these three modalities.

Accepted Answer

The upcoming unit will focus on the sola

Question 16

Students need to understand that simulations they experience are

Accepted Answer

A) a replication of what the real participants in the event or situation underwent. 
B) an ideal reenactment of what the real participants in the event or situation would have described. 
C) a hypothetical reenactment that portrays what future participants will encounter. 
D) an approximation of what the real participants in the event or situation experienced. 
A) a replication of what the real participants in the event or situation underwent. 
B) an ideal reenactment of what the real participants in the event or situation would have described. 
C) a hypothetical reenactment that portrays what future participants will encounter. 
D) an approximation of what the real participants in the event or situation experienced.

Question 17

Typically, commercial resources such as timelines and sequence charts are preferred to co-constructed ones because they are easier to understand, remember, and work with later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Various forms of creative dramatics such as dramatic play, role play, and simulations can add an engaging dimension to social studies and promote empathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A useful strategy is having elementary teachers and students co-construct learning resources such as

Accepted Answer

A) class books, individual poems, and stories. 
B) timelines, maps, charts, and simulations. 
C) narratives, multi-media presentations, and digital stories. 
D) interactive timelines, sequence charts, and class books. 
A) class books, individual poems, and stories. 
B) timelines, maps, charts, and simulations. 
C) narratives, multi-media presentations, and digital stories. 
D) interactive timelines, sequence charts, and class books.

Question 20

Examples of lecturettes include

Accepted Answer

A) dramatic play, role play, and simulations. 
B) multimedia presentations or electronic storyboards. 
C) interactive discussions and dramatic play. 
D) storytelling, video clips, and PowerPoints. 
A) dramatic play, role play, and simulations. 
B) multimedia presentations or electronic storyboards. 
C) interactive discussions and dramatic play. 
D) storytelling, video clips, and PowerPoints.

Stories and storytelling are not considered helpful or interesting, are typically boring, and fail to enhance long-term memory.

An appropriate type of transmission for communicating information to students, especially in terms of providing context or background information, can be the lecturette.

How should you go about determining which strategies to include as you design and enact a social studies unit?

Storytelling, sometimes considered a disappearing art, is resurfacing as a powerful strategy for promoting memorable learning. Identify the topic for an upcoming unit. Describe how you will incorporate storytelling and how you will judge the benefits.

While goals should be a concern when considering which strategy to select, student enjoyment should be your first priority.

Inquiry activities call for students to conduct research on a problem or issue, then

The effectiveness of a primary source depends on how

An important consideration when planning a field trip is to make sure the scope of the observations is

Various forms of creative dramatics add an engaging dimension to social studies lessons and promote

While upper elementary students learn abstract content easily, lower elementary students need visuals for stimulating interest, fostering speculation, for hypothesizing, and for linking new learning to prior learning.

Artifacts are typically thought of as learning distractors and, while interesting, they add little meaning to the content.

Most approaches to instruction represent mixed models with the teacher and the learners

The case study method is

If a mock trial is the best strategy given your goals, consider having

Instructional strategies tend to feature three learning modalities through which learners receive, process, or respond to information: audibly, visually, and kinesthetically. Identify the topic for an upcoming unit and describe how you will incorporate these three modalities.

Students need to understand that simulations they experience are

Typically, commercial resources such as timelines and sequence charts are preferred to co-constructed ones because they are easier to understand, remember, and work with later.

Various forms of creative dramatics such as dramatic play, role play, and simulations can add an engaging dimension to social studies and promote empathy.

A useful strategy is having elementary teachers and students co-construct learning resources such as

Examples of lecturettes include

Elementary Social Studies: What Is It What Might It Become

How Can I Build a Learning Community in My Classroom: Strategies for Including All Children

How Do I Select Powerful Goals and Powerful Content

What Social Studies Planning Tools Are Available

How Can I Teach History Powerfully

How Can I Teach Geography and Anthropology Content Powerfully

How Can I Teach the Other Social Science Content Powerfully

How Can I Structure Classroom Discourse to Help Students Develop Social Studies Understandings

How Can I Assess Student Learning

How Can I Design, Implement, and Evaluate Instructional Activities

What Is the Role of Curricular Integration

How Can the Curriculum Be Expanded and Made More Powerful Through Homework

What Is the Research Base That Informs Ideas About Powerful Social Studies Teaching

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Exam 10: What Are Some Other Strategies for Teaching Social Studies

Stories and storytelling are not considered helpful or interesting, are typically boring, and fail to enhance long-term memory.

An appropriate type of transmission for communicating information to students, especially in terms of providing context or background information, can be the lecturette.

How should you go about determining which strategies to include as you design and enact a social studies unit?

Storytelling, sometimes considered a disappearing art, is resurfacing as a powerful strategy for promoting memorable learning. Identify the topic for an upcoming unit. Describe how you will incorporate storytelling and how you will judge the benefits.

While goals should be a concern when considering which strategy to select, student enjoyment should be your first priority.

Inquiry activities call for students to conduct research on a problem or issue, then

The effectiveness of a primary source depends on how

An important consideration when planning a field trip is to make sure the scope of the observations is

Various forms of creative dramatics add an engaging dimension to social studies lessons and promote

While upper elementary students learn abstract content easily, lower elementary students need visuals for stimulating interest, fostering speculation, for hypothesizing, and for linking new learning to prior learning.

Artifacts are typically thought of as learning distractors and, while interesting, they add little meaning to the content.

Most approaches to instruction represent mixed models with the teacher and the learners

The case study method is

If a mock trial is the best strategy given your goals, consider having

Instructional strategies tend to feature three learning modalities through which learners receive, process, or respond to information: audibly, visually, and kinesthetically. Identify the topic for an upcoming unit and describe how you will incorporate these three modalities.

Students need to understand that simulations they experience are

Typically, commercial resources such as timelines and sequence charts are preferred to co-constructed ones because they are easier to understand, remember, and work with later.

Various forms of creative dramatics such as dramatic play, role play, and simulations can add an engaging dimension to social studies and promote empathy.

A useful strategy is having elementary teachers and students co-construct learning resources such as

Examples of lecturettes include

Elementary Social Studies: What Is It What Might It Become

How Can I Build a Learning Community in My Classroom: Strategies for Including All Children

How Do I Select Powerful Goals and Powerful Content

What Social Studies Planning Tools Are Available

How Can I Teach History Powerfully

How Can I Teach Geography and Anthropology Content Powerfully

How Can I Teach the Other Social Science Content Powerfully

How Can I Structure Classroom Discourse to Help Students Develop Social Studies Understandings

How Can I Assess Student Learning

How Can I Design, Implement, and Evaluate Instructional Activities

What Is the Role of Curricular Integration

How Can the Curriculum Be Expanded and Made More Powerful Through Homework

What Is the Research Base That Informs Ideas About Powerful Social Studies Teaching

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