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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Types of Social Sciences and What They Teach

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the different disciplines within social sciences and the history of the term 'social science.'
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Social Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia entry looks at social science as a study of relationships between people. It explains the various branches within this category and the methodology and theory of research in the social sciences.
Article
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The Social Gospel and the Progressive Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the shifting tide and changing attitudes brought about by social science during the Progressive Era with an increased emphasis on social welfare, race relations, and fair labor practices in an industrial age.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Challenging Beliefs to Prevent Eating Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource from Khan Academy provides assessment practice for the MCAT's social sciences passages section. This practice resource includes the article "Challenging Beliefs to Prevent Eating Disorders" with practice questions....
Article
Other

Understanding Society: Sociology as a Social Science Discipline

For Students 9th - 10th
The unique nature of contemporary sociology as being innately interdisciplinary is discussed, and why this diversity is a good thing. Written by philosopher Daniel Little.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Science Technicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Review information about what it's like to be a science technician. Includes details about expected salary and working conditions.
eBook
Libre Text

Libre Texts: Social Science: 8.5: Systems Theory Paradigm

For Students 9th - 10th
Explain what systems theory is and its impact on how we view the world today.
Primary
Trinity University

Trinity University: Social Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the overlap between the behavioral sciences (psychology and sociology). It compares the approaches of psychologists and sociologists in researching behavior. An outline of the areas examined in social psychology is...
Professional Doc
US Department of Education

The Wolfsonian Inc.: Artful Citizenship Project: Three Year Project Report

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a PDF report on an arts-integrated social studies curriculum project designed to provide third- through fifth- grade students and teachers with the tools necessary to: develop visual literacy skills; implement social science...
Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Gray Jay

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Gray Jay is found in Canada's north woods and is one of the few birds that stay all year round. Learn about its appearance, why they are special, nesting, and social life along with other interesting facts.
Activity
Trinity University

Cultural Trends, Social Movements & Institutions Affecting Family

For Students 9th - 10th
While this site doesn't list the functions of the family, it does give background material that helps explain how the family functions exist within society. Looks at the way that society changes families.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Theory of Environmental Determinism

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by the theory of environmental determinism, its origins and history, and its decline in popularity. Also presents examples of environmental determinism.
Website
NOAA

Noaa: Nccos: Exploring New Ways to Communicate Scientific Results

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the many types of media technology that scientists have available today to communicate the results of their research. These include social media tools, educational web pages, videos, virtual worlds, and podcasts. Many examples...
Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching the Jah: Earth Day and the Environmental Movement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As part of a larger lesson plan on the the environment and the environmental movement, this lesson focuses on the movement as part of a larger emphasis on social movements in the 1960s. Find information about the history of Earth Day,...
Website
Other

Pro Publica: Journalism in the Public Interest

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An independent newsroom that covers a wide variety of topics and events, which are often neglected by the mainstream media, and works to promote change. Explore investigative reports on politics, social-justice issues, technology, and...
Article
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Dogs Prefer Winners

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Jennifer Viegas's article deals with social behavior of dogs and current research suggesting that they gravitate toward "winners." When they observe other animals or animal-human interaction, they go towards the...
Website
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Agricultural and Food Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about careers focusing in agriculture and food sciences.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Two Treatisies on Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides selections from John Locke's "Two Treatisies on Government." It contains evaluations on the sections 'Of the State of Nature' and 'Of Political of Civil Society.'
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Live Science

Live Science: What Is the Difference Between Race and Ethnicity?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the distinction between race and ethnicity.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Reading Comprehension Worksheets

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Dozens of free worksheets which users can download and print to practice reading comprehension skills. Topics include holidays, science, and social studies. Includes answer keys and links to lesson plans and other teacher resources. The...
Website
Other

North Dakota Department Fo Public Instruction: Content Standards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The state displays its learning standards for the areas of dance, drama, music, visual, English/language arts, health, math,physical education, sciences, and social studies.
Professional Doc
CPALMS

Cpalms: Browse and Search Resources

For Students K - 1st Standards
This site shares a collection of expert and peer-vetted teacher resources that are searchable for teachers and students. Searching can be achieved via a subject, grade, audience, and/or type. Curricula standards for the following subjets...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Learning From the People Collection

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The ECHO Collection provides rich, multi-disciplinary educational resources in science, literacy and language arts, fine art, and social studies. The combined skills, experience, and collections of our six institutions provide...
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Marxists Internet Archive

Encyclopedia of Marxism: Fourier, Francois Charles

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from the Marxists Internet Archive relies almost entirely on Frederick Engels' assessment of Fourier and his writing. Extensive quotation from Engel's "The Development of Socialism from Utopia to Science."

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