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Social Studies

An excerpt from Building the Primary Classroom

Social Studies: Children learn about people and places. As they pose questions, conduct research, engage in discussions, and present their findings about themselves, their families, and their communities, children begin to make connections between what they are learning and their daily lives. Social studies experiences promote understanding of geography, culture, and heritage. This chapter shows how to choose appropriate topics and how to conduct long-term studies.