Question 1

In history, it is important for students to examine primary and secondary sources and select one source of evidence to draw conclusions.

Accepted Answer

In history, it is important for students to examine both primary and secondary sources and integrate multiple sources of evidence to draw well-rounded conclusions, rather than relying on a single source.

Question 2

A multiple perspective approach has been the dominant framework for structuring the elementary social studies curriculum.

Accepted Answer

The dominant framework for structuring the elementary social studies curriculum has traditionally been a chronological or thematic approach, not specifically a multiple perspective approach.

Question 3

The emergence of social studies as an interdisciplinary school subject is often credited to an influential committee report issued by
A)the National Council for Social Studies in 1943.
B)the Education Association in 1916.
C)the American Association of Educational Research in 1922.
D)the National Education Association in 1956.

Accepted Answer

The emergence of social studies as an interdisciplinary school subject is often credited to the influential report issued by the Committee on Social Studies of the National Education Association in 1916, which laid the foundation for social studies as a consolidated field in education.

Question 4

Curricular approach refers to
A)the way the curriculum is taught.
B)the sequencing of the content.
C)the skills that are woven through the content.
D)the content that is taught.

Accepted Answer

The content that is taught is the correct answer because the curricular approach refers to the content that is taught in a particular subject or course.

Question 5

Cultural universals are the basic human needs found in all societies past and present.

Accepted Answer

Cultural universals refer to elements, patterns, traits, or institutions that are common to all human cultures worldwide, such as language, family structures, and religious practices, which address basic human needs.

Question 6

The College, Career, and Civic Life Framework for Social Studies State Standards; Guidance for Enhancing the Rigor of K-12 Civics, Economics, Geography, and History (NCSS, 2013)is organized around an "Inquiry Arc"-an approach to learning that features four dimensions in social studies:
A)Developing Questions and Planning Investigations; Applying Disciplinary Concepts and Tools; Gathering, Evaluating, and Using Evidence & Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action
B)Developing Questions and Planning Investigations; Applying Disciplinary Concepts and Tools; Gathering, Evaluating Evidence & Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action.
C)Planning Investigations; Disciplinary Concepts and Tools; Using Evidence & Taking Informed Action.
D)Developing Questions and Planning Investigations; Applying Disciplinary Concepts and Tools; Gathering & Evaluating, and Using Evidence.

Accepted Answer

The "Inquiry Arc" in the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework is organized around four dimensions: 1) Developing Questions and Planning Investigations; 2) Applying Disciplinary Concepts and Tools; 3) Gathering, Evaluating, and Using Evidence; and 4) Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action.

Question 7

Representing content within narrative structures makes it easier for students to understand, remember, and apply.

Accepted Answer

Narrative structures help in organizing information in a coherent and engaging way, making it easier for students to comprehend, recall, and utilize the content.

Question 8

Many teachers are uncertain about how to teach social studies because
A)they disagree with its intended purpose and goals.
B)there is generally a lack of its purpose and goals.
C)there is a limited time available for teaching it.
D)there is not enough content available to make the subject robust.

Accepted Answer

There is often ambiguity or a lack of clear, universally agreed-upon purposes and goals for social studies education, which can lead to uncertainty among teachers about how to approach teaching the subject effectively.

Question 9

Project-based learning involves students actively
A)living a story as they co-construct a story plot and acquire deep understanding of people and events.
B)studying a topic for an extended period of time that has meaning and application to the world beyond school.
C)engaging in "hands-on" learning for building objects that represent such things as Native American shelters, model bridges, 3D globes, etc.
D)creating reports on selected social studies topics, building dioramas to represent habitats, or interviewing individuals as part of data gathering.

Accepted Answer

Project-based learning is characterized by students engaging in a study over an extended period that is relevant and applicable to the world outside of the classroom, allowing them to explore real-world problems and challenges.

Question 10

Kliebard, a curricular historian, noted that social studies educators agree that the primary purpose of the subject is to equip students with knowledge that is lasting, important, and fundamental.

Accepted Answer

Kliebard highlighted the ongoing debates and disagreements among educators regarding the primary purpose of social studies, indicating that there is no consensus on a singular primary purpose such as equipping students with knowledge that is lasting, important, and fundamental.

Question 11

Cultural universals are defined as
A)individuals' wants and needs used to help people make choices.
B)historical sequences that identify specific events important for developing appreciation
C)networks of connected ideas about how the social system works.
D)human needs and social experiences found in all societies past and present.

Accepted Answer

Cultural universals are aspects of culture that are found in all societies around the world, reflecting common human needs and experiences across different cultures and historical periods.

Question 12

NCSS states that the primary purpose for teaching social studies is to help young people
A)make informed and reasoned decisions on their local, state, and national tests.
B)think in interdisciplinary ways so they can become better problem solvers as adults.
C)make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
D)address and engage in social criticism with emphasis on examining, critiquing, and revising past traditions and existing social practices.

Accepted Answer

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) emphasizes the importance of teaching social studies to empower young people to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good within a diverse, democratic society and an interconnected global community. This goal encompasses understanding civic ideals and practices, and the roles of citizens in a democracy.

Question 13

The purpose of the History and the Social Science approach is to
A)give students to study each discipline thoroughly and independently.
B)give students opportunities to experience being mini-historians within the classroom.
C)engage students in authentic tasks that adults do to make sense of the human condition.
D)engage students in narratives with an emphasis on motives and actions, with a focus on human experiences.

Accepted Answer

The History and Social Science approach aims to engage students in authentic tasks that reflect real-world activities adults perform to understand the human condition, fostering practical and applicable learning experiences.

Question 14

Instructional sequence refers to the way the curriculum builds or progresses from one unit to another or from one grade level to another.

Accepted Answer

Instructional sequence refers to the organized development of teaching content, ensuring that lessons logically progress from one concept to another, either within a unit or across grade levels, to facilitate effective learning.

Question 15

Elementary social studies programs used in schools tend to be decided by national organizations such as the National Council for Social Studies.

Accepted Answer

Elementary social studies programs are typically decided by local school districts or state education departments, not national organizations. National organizations like the National Council for Social Studies may provide standards and recommendations, but the actual curriculum decisions are made at the state or local level.

Question 16

The inquiry-based instructional approach is characterized as
A)conducting research and asking questions within the context of an engaging story.
B)asking answering questions scientifically connoting "minds on" learning.
C)centering on students with very little guidance needed at the early grades.
D)deliberating about matters of public concern about which there is reasonable disagreement.

Accepted Answer

Inquiry-based instruction involves students actively engaging in the process of asking and answering questions, promoting critical thinking and "minds on" learning.

Question 17

There are competing ways that social studies is taught; how you teach social studies will be guided by your position regarding your perspective and goals for social studies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are competing ways that social studies...

Question 18

The hidden curriculum often includes what content is selected and what content is left out.

Accepted Answer

The hidden curriculum refers to the unwritten, unofficial, and often unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school. This includes not only what content is explicitly taught but also what is omitted, thereby influencing students' understanding and values.

Question 19

The Cultural Literacy/Core Knowledge approach focuses on discreet
A)items of knowledge to be acquired in elementary school to equip students to inform their social and civic decision making.
B)literacy skills acquired in elementary school as a way to equip students to more effectively communicate with adults.
C)facts about human needs and experiences acquired in elementary school to equip students to become more globally minded.
D)facts about government and citizenship acquired in elementary school to equip students to become more civic-minded and patriotic.

Accepted Answer

The Cultural Literacy/Core Knowledge approach emphasizes the acquisition of specific items of knowledge in elementary school, which are considered essential for students to make informed social and civic decisions. This approach is based on the idea that a shared body of knowledge is necessary for effective communication and participation in society.

Question 20

The Core Knowledge sequence emphasizes powerful ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Core Knowledge sequence emphasizes powerful ideas....

Quiz 1: Elementary Social Studies: What Is It What Might It Become

In history, it is important for students to examine primary and secondary sources and select one source of evidence to draw conclusions.

A multiple perspective approach has been the dominant framework for structuring the elementary social studies curriculum.

The emergence of social studies as an interdisciplinary school subject is often credited to an influential committee report issued by

Curricular approach refers to

Cultural universals are the basic human needs found in all societies past and present.

The College, Career, and Civic Life Framework for Social Studies State Standards; Guidance for Enhancing the Rigor of K-12 Civics, Economics, Geography, and History (NCSS, 2013) is organized around an "Inquiry Arc"-an approach to learning that features four dimensions in social studies:

Representing content within narrative structures makes it easier for students to understand, remember, and apply.

Many teachers are uncertain about how to teach social studies because

Project-based learning involves students actively

Kliebard, a curricular historian, noted that social studies educators agree that the primary purpose of the subject is to equip students with knowledge that is lasting, important, and fundamental.

Cultural universals are defined as

NCSS states that the primary purpose for teaching social studies is to help young people

The purpose of the History and the Social Science approach is to

Instructional sequence refers to the way the curriculum builds or progresses from one unit to another or from one grade level to another.

Elementary social studies programs used in schools tend to be decided by national organizations such as the National Council for Social Studies.

The inquiry-based instructional approach is characterized as

There are competing ways that social studies is taught; how you teach social studies will be guided by your position regarding your perspective and goals for social studies.

The hidden curriculum often includes what content is selected and what content is left out.

The Cultural Literacy/Core Knowledge approach focuses on discreet

The Core Knowledge sequence emphasizes powerful ideas.