Social Studies

Question 1

The social studies teacher has a comprehensive __________ of the social sciences and recognizes the __________ of the social sciences.

Answer 1

Knowledge, Value

Question 2

The social studies teacher effectively integrates the various social science _________

Answer 2

disciplines

Question 3

The social studies teacher uses knowledge and skills of social studies, as defined by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), to plan and implement effective _________, instruction, assessment and ________.

Answer 3

curriculum, evaluation

Question 4

The social studies teacher applies knowledge of significant
historical events and developments, as well as of multiple historical
interpretations and ideas, in order to facilitate student understanding
of relationships between the past, the present and the future.

Answer 4

History

Question 5

The social studies teacher applies knowledge of people, places and environments to facilitate students’ understanding of geographic relationships in Texas, the United States and the world.

Answer 5

Geography

Question 6

The social studies teacher knows how people organize economic systems to produce, distribute and consume goods and services and uses this knowledge to enable students to understand economic systems and make informed economic decisions.

Answer 6

Economics

Question 7

The social studies teacher knows how governments and structures of power function, provide order and allocate resources and uses this knowledge to facilitate student understanding of how individuals and groups achieve their goals through political systems.

Answer 7

Government

Question 8

The social studies teacher understands citizenship in the United States and other societies and uses this knowledge to prepare students to participate in our society through an understanding of democratic principles and citizenship practices.

Answer 8

Citizenship

Question 9

The social studies teacher understands cultures and how they develop and adapt and uses this knowledge to enable students to appreciate and respect cultural diversity in Texas, the United States and the world.

Answer 9

Culture

Question 10

The social studies teacher understands developments in science an technology and uses this knowledge to facilitate student understanding of the social and environmental consequences of scientific discovery and technological innovation.

Answer 10

Science, Technology and Society