Explanation of Assignment: In this assignment, teaching candidates will demonstr

Explanation of Assignment:
In this assignment, teaching candidates will demonstrate knowledge of the various Subject
Area Competencies (SACs) for social studies in the areas of
civics/government only.
The Resource Gathering Assignment requires teaching candidates to find elementary-level
instructional resources/materials for one SAC from each of the subject areas: civics/government
provided. These resources will include written resources (and adaptation when applicable), a
visual resource, and a multimedia resource intended to help the candidate develop a
repertoire for demonstrating their competency in these SACs and in gathering resources for
teaching. Each resource will be accompanied with a descriiption of the resource, its
citation/source information, a link to a Florida Social Studies Next Generation Sunshine State
Standards (grade levels K-6) (access at:
https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/19975/urlt/5-3.pdf )
and a brief discussion
explaining how the resources would aid them in planning for and/or teaching students at the
K-6 level.
Note: You must pass each competency in this assignment in order to pass this
course. Revisions and resubmission of this assignment may be required.
More information about these specific steps to complete this assignment will be provided to
all students throughout the course.
Artifact Objective 1. Describe and/or define social studies content (and counter-
narrative) knowledge at the level necessary to incorporate this
information into an elementary classroom
2. Determine appropriate resources for teaching social studies
FEAPs
Florida Educator
Accomplished
Practice
N/A
SSE 4312 Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies
Fall 2023
The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus and/or course calendar as deemed necessary.
Any changes will be made by notification via Canvas and/or by email.
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PECs
Professional
Education
Competencies
N/A
SACs
Subject Area
Competencies
Soc. Studies Sec.
60
1. Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 1: Knowledge of instructional
practice and assessment of the social sciences.
(addressed)
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 1.1: Select appropriate resources for
instructional delivery of social science concepts, including
complex informational text. (assessed)
2. Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2: Knowledge of time, continuity,
and change (i.e., history) (assessed)
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.1: Identify and analyze historical events
that are related by cause and effect.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.2: Analyze the sequential nature of
historical events using timelines.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.3: Analyze examples of primary and
secondary source documents for historical perspective.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.4: Analyze the impacts of the cultural
contributions and technological developments of Africa; the
Americas; Asia, including the Middle East; and Europe.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.5: Identify the significant historical leaders
and events that have influenced Eastern and Western
civilizations.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.6: Determine the causes and
consequences of exploration, settlement, and growth on
various cultures.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.7: Interpret the ways that individuals and
events have influenced economic, social, and political
institutions in the world, nation, or state.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.8: Analyze immigration and settlement
patterns that have shaped the history of the United States.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.9: Identify how various cultures
contributed to the unique social, cultural, economic, and
political features of Florida.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 2.10: Identify the significant contributions of
the early and classical civilizations.
3. Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 3: Knowledge of people, places, and
environment (i.e., geography) (assessed)
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3.1: Identify and apply the six essential
elements of geography (i.e., the world in spatial terms, places
and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment
and society, uses of geography), including the specific terms
for each element.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3. 2: Analyze and interpret maps and other
graphic representations of physical and human systems.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3. 3: Identify and evaluate tools and
technologies (e.g., maps, globe, GPS, satellite imagery) to
acquire, process, and report information from a spatial
perspective.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3. 4: Interpret statistics that show how
places differ in their human and physical characteristics.
SSE 4312 Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3. 5: Analyze ways in which people adapt to
an environment through the production and use of clothing,
food, and shelter.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3. 6: Determine the ways tools and
technological advances affect the environment.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3. 7: Identify and analyze physical, cultural,
economic, and political reasons for the movement of people in
the world, nation, or state.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3. 8: Evaluate the impact of transportation
and communication networks contribute to the level of
economic development in different regions.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 3. 9: Compare and contrast major regions of
the world, nation, or state.
4. Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 4: Knowledge of government and
the citizen (i.e., government and civics) (assessed)
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 4.1: Distinguish between the structure,
functions, and purposes of federal, state, and local
government.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 4.2: Compare and contrast the rights and
responsibilities of a citizen in the world, nation, state, and
community.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 4.3: Identify and interpret major concepts of
the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 4.4: Compare and contrast the ways the
legislative, executive, and judicial branches share powers and
responsibility.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 4.5: Analyze the U.S. electoral system and
the election process.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 4.6: Identify and analyze the relationships
between social, economic, and political rights and the
historical documents that secure these rights in the United
States.
Sec. 60, Soc. Sci. 4.7: Identify and analyze the processes of
the U.S. legal system.
5. Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 5: Knowledge of production,
distribution, and consumption (i.e., economics) (assessed)
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 5.1: Determine ways that scarcity affects
the choices made by governments and individuals.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 5.2: Compare and contrast the
characteristics and importance of currency.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 5.3: Identify and analyze the role of markets
from production through distribution to consumption.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 5.4: Identify and analyze factors to consider
when making consumer decisions.
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 5.5: Analyze the economic interdependence
between nations (e.g., trade, finance, movement of labor).
Sec. 60. Soc. Sci. 5.6: Identify human, natural, and capital
resources and evaluate how these resources are used in the
production of goods and services.
ESOL N/A
SSE 4312 Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies
Elementary Education SLO Critical thinking:
Elementary Education Graduates demonstrate the ability to abstract meaning from one experience and carry it forward and apply it to a new situation by calling on his/her store of past knowledge as a source of data to solve new challenges (Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations).
Written communication: Elementary Education Graduates will
model clear, acceptable written communication skills that establish and maintains a student-centered learning environment that is safe, organized, equitable, flexible, inclusive, and collaborative. You only need to turn in the Civics/Government section of this template.