Session 2
Pedagogy in the Social Sciences
(Part 1)
Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z
Assigned Questions
Brainstorming
Book Talks
Case Studies
Class Discussion (Open-Ended, Guided Questions, Talking Stick Circles)
Compare and Contrast
Concept Formation / Maps
Cooperative Learning Techniques *
Debates
Didactic Questions (5Ws: Who, What, Where, When, Why)
Experience Charts
Field Trips
Four Corners (Strongly Agree – Strongly Disagree)
Graphic Organizers
Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z
Group Research (Assigned Roles)
Heterogeneous and Homogenous Grouping
Independent Research (Essays, ISU, Projects, etc)
Jigsaw
Journal Writing
K-W-L (Know, Want to Know, Learned)
Learning Contracts
Lecture
Mind Maps
Mini Lessons
Oratory (Public Speaking & Speech Writing)
Panels
Parking-Lot Post-It Notes
Peer Teaching
Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z
Personal Reflections
PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting)
Problem Solving (Scenarios for Decision Making)
QARs (Question and Answer Reviews)
Read and Respond
Role Playing
Seminar Presentations
Simulations
Stop/Start/Continue
Structured Controversy
Surveys
Think, Pair, Share
Tutorial Groups (Reciprocal Teaching)
Writing Conferences
CURRICULUM FOCUS
GRADES 7 – 8:
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
Grades 7 & 8 History: The Topics
In both Grade 7 and Grade 8 History, the expectations are divided into
two chronological strands.
Grade 7
A. New France and British North America, 1713–1800
B. Canada, 1800–1850: Conflict and Challenges
Grade 8
A. Creating Canada, 1850–1890
B. Canada, 1890–1914: A Changing Society
The Concepts of Historical Thinking
There are four concepts of historical thinking that underpin all
thinking and learning in history:
Historical Significance
Cause and Consequence
Continuity and Change
Historical Perspective
The Historical Inquiry Process
There are variety of ways students can engage in the Historical Inquiry
Process:
Formulate Questions
Gather and Organize
Interpret and Analyze
Evaluate and Draw Conclusions
Communicate
Grades 7 & 8 Geography: The Topics
In both Grade 7 and Grade 8 Geography, the expectations are divided
into two chronological strands.
Grade 7
A. Physical Patterns in a Changing World
B. Natural Resources around the World: Use and Sustainability
Grade 8
A. Global Settlement: Patterns and Sustainability
B. Global Inequalities: Economic Development and Quality of Life
The Concepts of Geographic Thinking
There are four concepts of geographic thinking that underpin all
thinking and learning in geography:
Spatial Significance
Patterns and Trends
Interrelationships
Geographic Perspective
The Geographic Inquiry Process
There are variety of ways students can engage in the Geographical
Inquiry Process:
Formulate Questions
Gather and Organize
Interpret and Analyze
Evaluate and Draw Conclusions
Communicate