Instructional Strategies for Social Sciences: Engaging Learning for Grades 7-8
This session focuses on a comprehensive range of instructional strategies in social sciences for Grades 7-8, covering various methodologies to enhance student engagement and learning. Topics include brainstorming, case studies, group research, role-playing, and the historical and geographic inquiry processes. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking through debates, seminars, and cooperative learning. The curriculum covers themes such as Canadian history from New France to 1914 and geography involving physical patterns and global inequalities, aligning with educational expectations.
Instructional Strategies for Social Sciences: Engaging Learning for Grades 7-8
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Session 2 Pedagogy in the Social Sciences (Part 1)
Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z Assigned Questions Brainstorming Book Talks Case Studies Class Discussion (Open-Ended, Guided Questions, Talking Stick Circles) Compare and Contrast Concept Formation / Maps Cooperative Learning Techniques * Debates Didactic Questions (5Ws: Who, What, Where, When, Why) Experience Charts Field Trips Four Corners (Strongly Agree – Strongly Disagree) Graphic Organizers
Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z Group Research (Assigned Roles) Heterogeneous and Homogenous Grouping Independent Research (Essays, ISU, Projects, etc) Jigsaw Journal Writing K-W-L (Know, Want to Know, Learned)Learning Contracts Lecture Mind Maps Mini Lessons Oratory (Public Speaking & Speech Writing) Panels Parking-Lot Post-It Notes Peer Teaching
Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z Personal Reflections PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) Problem Solving (Scenarios for Decision Making) QARs (Question and Answer Reviews) Read and Respond Role Playing Seminar Presentations Simulations Stop/Start/Continue Structured Controversy Surveys Think, Pair, Share Tutorial Groups (Reciprocal Teaching) Writing Conferences
CURRICULUM FOCUS GRADES 7 – 8: HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
Grades 7 & 8 History: The Topics In both Grade 7 and Grade 8 History, the expectations are divided into two chronological strands. Grade 7 A. New France and British North America, 1713–1800 B. Canada, 1800–1850: Conflict and Challenges Grade 8 A. Creating Canada, 1850–1890 B. Canada, 1890–1914: A Changing Society
The Concepts of Historical Thinking There are four concepts of historical thinking that underpin all thinking and learning in history: Historical Significance Cause and Consequence Continuity and Change Historical Perspective
The Historical Inquiry Process There are variety of ways students can engage in the Historical Inquiry Process: Formulate Questions Gather and Organize Interpret and Analyze Evaluate and Draw Conclusions Communicate
Grades 7 & 8 Geography: The Topics In both Grade 7 and Grade 8 Geography, the expectations are divided into two chronological strands. Grade 7 A. Physical Patterns in a Changing World B. Natural Resources around the World: Use and Sustainability Grade 8 A. Global Settlement: Patterns and Sustainability B. Global Inequalities: Economic Development and Quality of Life
The Concepts of Geographic Thinking There are four concepts of geographic thinking that underpin all thinking and learning in geography: Spatial Significance Patterns and Trends Interrelationships Geographic Perspective
The Geographic Inquiry Process There are variety of ways students can engage in the Geographical Inquiry Process: Formulate Questions Gather and Organize Interpret and Analyze Evaluate and Draw Conclusions Communicate
