The Social Domain Social Studies Angie Milam ECD

The Social Domain Social Studies Angie Milam ECD 470 Fresno Pacific University

Social Studies The overall aim of social studies is to prepare children to assume a productive role in a democratic and culturally diverse society (Seefeldt et al. , 2014)

• • • THE TEN SOCIAL STUDIES THEMES Culture Time, continuity, and change People, places and environments Individual development and identity Power, authority, and governance Production, distribution, and consumption Science, technology, and society Global connections Civic ideals and practices

The Ten Social Studies Themes cont. Culture • We each have our own unique culture • Culture involves art, language, history, customs, beliefs and geography • Children see differences and similarities in diverse cultures Time, Continuity &Change • History has roots • History involves present and time past • Children connect their personal history • Children benefit from historical connections

People, Places and Environments • Connecting Earth to our every day life • We use Earth’s resources in various ways • Exploring our environment

Individual Development and Identity • Who are you in your family, peers and community • Promote healthy selfconcept and social competence • Meet personal needs

Individuals, Groups and Institutions • Are you a leader? • Are we dependent or independent thinkers? • What role do you assume in work and play?

Civic Ideals and Practices: Power Authority, and Governance • The 2 combined themes (Ideals and Practices) are related • Democratic participation • Fairness and shared governance • All children have rights and responsibilities • May involve classroom rules • Discuss how to solve classroom problems

The Ten Social Studies Themes cont. Production, Distribution and Consumption • How are goods and services produced Science, Technology and Society • We live in a world full of technology • How produce is grown and • How can we connect the past • Diversity in our community • Exchange and value of • How does technology benefit livestock is raised money technology to present and distract us

Global Connections and Interdependenc e • How people near and far are connected • People are connected through language, music and art • Explore global connections and our environment

Curriculum Ideas • • • Multicultural snack ideas Photo family wall Community landmarks Puppet cooperative play Grocery store in dramatic play Create classroom rules together and hold classroom meetings • Ipads and technology centers

References • Kostelnik, M. J. , Phipps Whiren, A. , Rupiper, M. L. , Soderman, A. K. (2015) Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum. Pearson. New Jersey