Term Calendar
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Tentative Course Calendar EDEL 335 Fall 2003 A2 (1100) A3 (1300) Monday and Wednesday The course is divided into Program of Studies (POS) curriculum requirements, disciplines for social studies instruction and classroom delivery techniques – Readings should be done prior to the classes noted below. Please note that this calendar is tentative and may be modified during the term. |
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Social Studies and the Curriculum |
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| W Sept 3 | Course Introduction, What is Social Studies? (Readings: Ch. 1) | |
| M8 | An Overview of POS - Long Range and Daily Planning with POS (Readings: Ch. 21, 26) PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS | |
| W10 | Finding Social Studies Resources – Meeting place to be announced (Readings: Ch. 27, 29) | |
| M15 | What is Inquiry and Critical Thinking? (Readings: Ch. 2 ) | |
| W17 | Introducing the Curriculum Grades 1, 2 and 3 Workshop Please bring your POS to class (Readings: Ch. 3) | |
| M22 | Introducing the Curriculum Grades 4, 5 and 6 Workshop Please bring your POS to class (Readings: Ch. 28 "Evaluation") | |
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History |
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| W24 | Teaching about History (Readings: History Ch. 12, 13) | |
| M29 | Teaching History with Archival Photos (Readings: Ch. 14, 24) PROJECT 1 DUE IN CLASS | |
| W Oct 1 | Our Veterans and Remembrance Day and Ombuds Committee Class Discussion | |
| M6 | Inspiration Workshop - Guest Instructor | |
| W8 | History as it Happens - Current Events: Internet and Short Wave Radio (Readings: Ch. 18, 19) and Controversial Issues: For Teaching and Self-Preservation (Readings: Ch. 22) | |
| M13 | No Class - Thanksgiving | |
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Geography |
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| W15 | Teaching about Geography (Readings Ch. 15, 16, 17) | |
| M20 | Alberta Environmental Protection – Guest Speaker | |
| W22 | Remote Sensing and Satellite Maps – (Readings: pp. 199 - 203) | |
| M27 | Space Age Map Skills (Ch. 32) and Field Trips (Readings Ch. 23) PROJECT 2 DUE IN CLASS | |
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Economics |
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| W29 | Economic Education (Readings: Ch. 11) Ombuds Committee Class Discussion | |
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Government |
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| M Nov 3 | Teaching about Democracy (Readings: Ch. 10) and Puppets in Social Studies | |
| W5 | Responsible Citizenship: an Application for Controlling the Future (Readings: Ch. 30, 31) | |
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Interesting Instruction Ideas |
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| M10 | No Class - Fall Break | |
| W12 | Workshop - Teaching about Canada’s Aboriginal People (Readings: Ch.8) PROJECT 3 DUE IN CLASS | |
| M17 | Social Studies Game Development (Readings: Ch. 25) | |
| W19 | Teaching with Postage Stamps, Coins, and Hobbies (Readings: Ch. 20) | |
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Values and Religion |
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| M24 | Teaching about Values, Religion, and Character Education (Readings: Ch. 4, 5, 6) and Ombuds Committee Supervision of IDQ Course Evaluation | |
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Human Rights |
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| W26 | Video and Discussion - Hearts of Hate (Readings: Ch. 7) | |
| M Dec 1 | Video and Discussion - A Class Divided (Readings: Ch.9) | |
| W3 | New Social Studies Curriculum Workshop – Please have your current curriculum with you | |
File: Tentative Calendar Fall 2003 August 27, 2003