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Thematic collections for history

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Preparing a Source for Student Inquiry in History Social Science

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Preparing a Source for Student Inquiry in History Social Science

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Preparing a Source for Student Inquiry in History Social Science

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Environmental Literacy Compendium and videos for specific grade spans.

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The CLIC Project - Environmental Literacy and HSS

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Human societies have always shaped and been shaped by the natural environment. In 2004 California recognized this with the adoption of the Environmental Principles and Concepts (EP&Cs). The 2016 California History-Social Science Framework incorporates the EP&Cs within each grade-level, content narra…

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Videos to acquaint educators with inquiry at the elementary and secondary levels.

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A well implemented inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning may look vastly different from traditional approaches to teaching History-Social Science (HSS). A classroom may look chaotic at first glance, but upon a deeper look, students in an inquiry-based lesson are learning the content in ways relevant and meaningful to them. The resources found on this page will help administrators learn the hallmarks of an authentic inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning, what to look for when observing an inquiry lesson, and ways to foster an environment on campus that welcomes and celebrates such an approach.

What is Inquiry?

Modules for Elementary and Secondary Administrators

Inquiry is one of the most significant shifts discussed in California's History-Social Science Framework. A well-planned and implemented inquiry helps teachers realize each shift identified in the Framework. Through inquiry, students engage with content in meaningful ways, learn and practice critical literacy skills, and relate their historical study to present-day issues to become an informed and active citizen in their community.

The modules below provide administrators with an overview of the inquiry process, examples of what they should expect to see in a true inquiry-based classroom at the elementary and secondary levels, and finally some tips and suggestions about how to create and foster a culture of inquiry on any school site.

Helpful Resources to Consider

The Los Angeles County Office of Education has produced webinars for administrators on topics important to supporting teachers' implementation of the HSS Framework.

California History-Social Science Framework Overview for School Administrators
This brief archived webinar will acquaint school administrators with the four themes of the California History-Social Science Framework and provide tips on what to look for when you visit classrooms and how you can support implementation.

FAIR Act for Administrators
This webinar provides valuable information to assist school administrators in implementing the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, Respectful (FAIR) Act to add instruction in history-social science about the role and contribution of persons with disabilities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans; and other ethnic and cultural groups to the economic, political, and social development of California and the United States, with a particular emphasis on portraying the role of these groups in contemporary society, as required in Senate Bill 48.

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A well implemented inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning may look vastly different from traditional approaches to teaching History-Social Science (HSS). A classroom may look chaotic at first glance, but upon a deeper look, students in an inquiry-based lesson are learning the content in ways relevant and meaningful to them.

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Teaching California - Bringing Archives into the Classroom

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Teaching California - Bringing Archives into the Classroom

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Free and Flexible Resources to Teach the History-Social Science Framework

Welcome to Teaching California!

On this website you will discover classroom-ready resources to help teach California's History-Social Science Framework. Our inquiry sets include curated collections of primary sources, teacher and student notes, activities, and other tools that will help guide you through a research-based approach to improving student reading, writing, and critical thinking.

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resourcesforhistoryteachers / Digital Choice Boards and Infographics for Teachers and Students

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OER Project is a family of free, online social studies curricula. Aligned to state standards and easily adaptable.

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Lesson Plan: Choice Board: US History 1820 - 1850

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Lesson Plan: Choice Board: US History 1820 - 1850

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Choice Board: US History 1820 - 1850 | C-SPAN Classroom

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This document is a choice board covering 16 different topics related to the United States from 1820 to 1850. For each topic, students are linked to a C-SPAN video and one other .gov source. Using this information they are then asked to reflect on what they learned from each.

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This inquiry leads students through an investigation of campaign finance by examining election costs, expenditures, and the complex relationships between candidates and political-action committees. By investigating the compelling question "Does money matter in political campaigns?" students dissect contemporary political campaigns in order to assess whether or not campaign-finance reform should take place.

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Support for English Learners in the History Social Science Classroom

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Support for English Learners in the History Social Science Classroom

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Support for English Learners in the History Social Science Classroom

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