Core Subjects EC-6 Social Studies

Course Content

Summary of what participants can expect during the webinar series:

This webinar series covers the foundational principles of social studies education, focusing on teaching history, geography, civics, and economics in the elementary classroom. Participants will explore how to align instruction with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. Strategies for making history engaging and meaningful for young learners are discussed, along with methods for analyzing historical events and connecting them to the present. Geography instruction emphasizes human-environment interaction, cultural diffusion, and science-society relationships. The series concludes with civics and economics, providing approaches to teach government, citizenship, financial literacy, and key economic principles through real-world examples.

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Karla Hamilton

Teach Us Teacher Preparation Coordinator

Karla Hamilton brings a wealth of experience in social studies education and teacher training, having taught various courses across Elementary, Middle Level, and Special Education programs. Renowned for her support in guiding teacher candidates through certification exams, she infuses the Core Subjects EC-6 Social Studies Webinar Series with her fervent advocacy for social studies education in Elementary grades. Leveraging her dual expertise in social studies and special education, Karla underscores the significance of cross-disciplinary integration and differentiated instruction for inclusive and captivating learning environments.