importance of teaching history and social studies to students?
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Hopefully, teaching these subjects will help us deal with the future.  Maybe we won't make the same mistake twice.  Another reason is perhaps that the children will learn from those who shaped our world as we know it today. (such as Ben Franklin, Alexander the Great, and Bill Gates for example)  Mybe it will also get the younger (and quite unenthused) generations creative juices flowing.
637819
Can you try talking to another history teacher in your town? Good luck.
754379
Children learn in spite of their teachers....The first thing I was taught at teacher training. \n\ndrilling is fine provided you understand what you are learning. The multiplication tables are a good example of this. We used to memorise those tables like a poem. Did it help? Yes becasue they provided us with quick answers when dealing with more complex issues. \n\nThe fact is that there are some things you just need to know. You can either make the effort to remember it (and there are lots of techniques for that) or you can look it up in a book every time you need to know.
499798
Yes, but not with the intention of forwarding the cause of any religion in particular.  It is important to understand the backgrounds of people around the world, because in the US the people from around the world live in our neighborhoods.  I'm all for broadening the views of our society.  I do not, however, favor the teaching of things like Creationism in science classes.  I think that if religion is to be taught it should be taught in the context of religious history.
684356
First off, where are you located?  "Social Studies" is a pretty broad area.  Is your social studies class a geogrpahy, history, or government class?  What country are you in?\n\nGive us more information and then we can give you decent help.\nI am a former Social Studies - geography & history teacher in the USA.
1086246
NO!!! It is very important to make sure our voters (and future voters) are educated in the subject!!!!! I cannot emphasize this enough!!!
297791
They usd to teach civics when I was in High school- I don't know why they did away with it.\n\nI think with the emphasis in Social Sciences to teach kids multiculturalism, knwoing our own government has fallen on the wayside.\n\nSad, but apparently the powers that be would rather we know about semi-historical kingdoms in Zimbabwe than how or own government works.
434497
I don't want to scare you, but there's not too many. You can't go into teaching because you don't have a teaching certificate (unless you want to continue schooling) and there's huge compeition for jobs in historical societies and research (best if you have a Masters which is more schooling). I graduated with a BA in History and spent 6 years in retail before I got a job in an office. I'm going back to school for an MBA now.\n\nMy question would be: what do you want to do? Why did you choose History and Political Science? Did you want to teach? Write? Go into politics? Just thought the classes were interesting? \n\nIf you're interested in working with a historical society, I'd suggest setting up an internship with a local one (the school's dept or advisor should help with that). Also check with the school's or history dept's career dept, maybe they can suggest jobs or set something up for you! Good luck!
562845
I get my students to write songs.  History songs - not entertaining, but putting some of the stuff to music helps them remember.\n\nI used to use index cards - write a topic on each one and three essential points about each.
1076865
The purpose for us to study history is to learn from past mistakes and understand how our world came to be what it is. However, its funny to see that the thing we learn from history is that we don't learn at all. History will always repeat itself. However, the repitition won't be exact and sometimes not as severe. Looking at our situation,  its more than likely that we'll relive some aspects of history, and depending on the situation, the outcome may or may not be positive.
494323
Well I think that you should study your butt off and answer evry question he asks and make good grades. History teachers get turned on from the fact that you know what they know. He obviously has a passion for History so you get passionate about it too.
1106067
Your topic seems very specific and overly complicated.  Can you break it down a little or simplify it?  What is the subject area?  Do you mean "Does use of resources help students learn?"
887166
Cuz the teachers are boring! But I agree with Holly T that history is fascinating to learn cuz it will show you the fact of life. Why things happened this way and that way. Further more history does make and shape recent the world.
478074
http://www.pbs.org/opb/meaningoffood/classroom/\n\nThe Meaning of Food provides an interesting and meaningful entry point for teachers to introduce students to diverse cultures through food. This lesson helps students learn about different cultures through classroom discussion and a research project. It also offers multiple ways for students to present their research to the class.\n\nThe lesson is recommended for middle school aged children in social studies classrooms, but you might be able to adapt it. \n\nAlso check out the source they have very interesting sites you might be able to find what you are looking for and many other cool things.
1005458
I'm just going to assume you mistyped role of the historian. A historian basically anaylyzes the past, and through the analysis of the past, you can begin to understand how things have come to be. You can also learn from the mistakes of the past, some the Germans failed to do during WW2, in which their mistakes of invading Russia during the winter and attempting to invade England had been previously commited by Napoleon. Not much, but it should at least give you a base for your essay. (studying to be a histroy major btw).
448296
The US has an over-abundance of social studies teachers.  The areas that the US really needs teachers in are math, science, reading and special education.
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Not really. It is of no importance to them.\n\nDo you learn all the provinces of France in your school? Why? Why not?