Social Studies and Civics

 American Students, Government, and Social Studies?

Links to Articles on Civics, History, Government, and Social Studies

1. American Students and the Decline in History

Every few years national polls highlight the low level of history and civics knowledge among American citizens, yet at some point educators need to reform the process.

2. Reforming Civics Education in High School

The No Child Left Behind Act has forced high schools to abandon meaningful civics education in favor of teaching to a test that measures sterile facts to be memorized.

3. Social Studies: American Students and Adults Don't Know Enough

An educated electorate is essential to a democracy. What Americans don't know about government, economics, history, and civics is frightening.

4. Teaching the Full American History Curriculum

Creative and innovative approaches in teaching required material chronologically without sacrificing in-depth analysis and critical thinking skills.

5. Making Sense out of the National Debt

High school teachers need an easy and accurate way to explain national debt. This might help.

6. Using Facebook to Teach Civics

Facebook posts can be frustrating and inaccurate, but there are  lessons to be learned. Teachers can use Facebook as a tool to strengthen civics.