One article from eclass explains why the social studies standards were created and it taught me that social studies has two main characteristics: to "promote civic competence" and that it's integrative. The article also claims that social studies basically helps construct every students' understanding of the world and therefore determines how they will view reality. It breaks down all of the key topics covered within social studies and briefly explains what each one is, which is helpful. The main idea that is being stressed over and over again is that social studies is the only subject that incorporates discipline-based knowledge, processes, and attitudes. It also recognizes that social studies takes into account the fact that things change over time and we continuously have to find ways to fix the current problems in the world. I found this article very informative; I learned a lot of new things.
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