EDME 4340 - Social Studies in Grades 4-8

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4340. Social Studies in Grades 4-8. 3 hours. Principles of teaching social studies in the upper elementary and middle school. Students observe social studies instruction and materials in real settings, apply principles of social studies instruciton on classroom settings, and experience first-hand the scope and sequence of the curriculum in an upper elementary or middle school setting. Assignments, directed field experience and other class activities take place in a school settings. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the teacher education program, which includes participation in a field-based program, EDEE 3320, EDSE 4060, DFST 4133, EDEE 2000, EDSP 3210, CECS 4100, and required core and academic major social studies courses.