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Date:
9/6/16

Name: Cerina Russo

Class/Subject: EDTL 2760

MR Title(s): What is Social Studies?


Ohios New Learning Standards: Social Studies Standards
MR Source(s): National Council for the Social Studies. (1994). What is Social Studies? Expectations of
Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Washington, DC: NCSS, 1-3.
Ohio Department of Education. (2010). Ohio's new learning standards: Social studies standards. Retrieved from
http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-s-New-Learning-Standards/Social-Studies/SSStandards.pdf.aspx.
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The Text Says


Notes (key concepts, direct quotes, etc.)
The government of the U.S protects the
freedoms of its people and provides
opportunities for its citizens to participate
in the political process (ODE).

I Say
My notes, commentary

This quote is an excellent example as to why


we study social studies. It is imperative that we,
as U.S citizens, are aware of the freedoms and
powers we have in our own government. Once
we know what powers and freedoms we have,
we can use this knowledge to better our lives
and make informed decisions. For example,
after taking a government class, one is aware
of their right to vote and informed of the impact
of their decision. Therefore, they will take their
vote into deep consideration and make an
informed decision to create a better society.
Social studies programs help students
Once students are exposed to the realities of
construct a knowledge base and attitudes
our government, economic system, history, and
drawn from academic disciplines as
geography, they are able to look at the world
specialized ways of viewing reality (NCFS). and their country in a new light. For example, if
a student sees an ad on TV opposing a certain
candidate for office, they are aware of the
issues brought up in the ad, the fact that it was

Social studies is the integrated study of


the social sciences and humanities to
promote civic competence (NCFS).

most likely created by a PAC or interest group,


and the fact that the information in the ad is
most likely biased and out of context. Now that
the student is aware of all of this information,
they are more informed and not easily
manipulated by the media.
I firmly believe in this statement. It captures
the real meaning behind the subject. Social
studies is taught in order to create politically
active and aware adults to pursue a better
future for our country. By promoting the idea
that students can make a change in
government policies, social studies creates a
generation that will make positive changes for
our countrys future.

Connections to previous MR:


These readings have a significant connection to our last reading, Why Kids Hate Social Studies. The
connection between these readings is that they all show case the importance of the connection of
social studies to our current lives. By doing this, it makes the subject more interesting and more
valuable to students. It creates more politically aware citizens and creates more of an appreciation for
social studies in general. I can also connect this to my life because I definitely felt more informed after
taking multiple college and high school level social studies classes that make the connection between
the content and my life.

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