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Social Studies Research

General

Learning Social Studies: An Evidence Based Approach - Provides an overview of best practices in the teaching and learning of social studies.

Speaking Up for Science and Social Studies - Dr. Nell Dukes describes why science and social studies is so important for literacy instructions.

Elementary

Elementary Social Studies: Strategies for Strengthening Teaching and Learning (178.29 KB) .pdf  - A white paper describing the problems facing elementary social studies education and works to address these problems.

Content-Specific

How Students Learn: History in the Classroom

Six Proven Practices for Effective Civic Learning

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Professional Organizations

  • Iowa Council for the Social Studies (ICSS)
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Stefanie Wager, Standards and Practices Administrative Consultant

Email Address
stefanie.wager@iowa.gov
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515-419-2876

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