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Title: Thinking Critically, Coding Creatively: Elevating Social Studies through Inquiry-Based Learning and Computer Science Integration
Language: English
Authors: Michael J. Berson, Ilene R. Berson, Kristen L. Franklin, Valerie N. Fawley, Perry S. Shank, Rebecca E. Dovi, Santiago Gasca, Eric D. Hochberg, Debra Bernstein
Source: Social Education. 2024 88(2):98-103.
Availability: National Council for the Social Studies. 8555 Sixteenth Street #500, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tel: 800-683-0812; Tel: 301-588-1800; Fax: 301-588-2049; e-mail: membership@ncss.org; Web site: http://www.socialstudies.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2024
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Contract Number: 2010256
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Inquiry, Social Studies, Computer Science, Technology Integration, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle Schools, Rural Schools, Instructional Innovation, Educational Technology
Geographic Terms: Virginia
ISSN: 0037-7724
1930-3653
Abstract: The landscape of education is dynamically evolving with the infusion of technology into classrooms, but it is not just math or science disciplines that are getting a digital makeover. Social studies education has entered a transformative phase as well. The "Computer Science for Social Studies" project, funded by the National Science Foundation, proposes a groundbreaking model tailored for rural middle schools. This initiative aims to weave computer science into the fabric of social studies, rather than teaching it as an isolated skill, making both subjects more relevant, engaging, and beneficial for 21st-century students. This interdisciplinary venture not only enriches the curriculum but also equips students with a blend of technological literacy and historical knowledge, essential for navigating today's digitally driven world. By merging the analytical prowess of computer science with the depth of social studies, the authors are preparing their students to be critical thinkers and adept problem solvers.
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