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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? What is SHAPE? Society depends on creatives just as much as scientists.

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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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According to Wikipedia: “In the United States education system, social studies is the integrated study of multiple fields of social science and the humanities, including history, geography, and political science.” One of the best to teach government is iCivics.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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Social characteristics include population demographics, such as age, race, languages spoken and level of education. I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I began my career in the technical side of GIS, but I have been wooed to the social sciences.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. He is leading a research project that uses a human rights-based approach to understand how transportation services in Cusco affect residents’ access to education, employment and health opportunities.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Classroom resources for the new school year Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email Are you looking for free and engaging educational resources to use in your classroom? As students and teachers head back to school, why not use our free educational resources in your lessons? Look no further!

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Using big datasets to find out what affects children’s quality of life

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Economics — a branch of social science that studies the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, as well as a huge variety of other complex issues of vital concern to society. In recent years, Birgitta has focused on children and what the data reveals about their educational experiences.

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Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

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This could involve creating calming spaces in airports, fostering wonder in educational settings, or promoting joy in retirement communities,” suggests Pinaki. I experienced collaborations between biology, engineering and social sciences with a playful attitude. My PhD in computational and neural systems was a formational time.

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