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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? SHAPE subjects are, in fact, just as vital to society as STEM.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. We come from a variety of backgrounds including microbiology, human geography and theology,” says Dr Andy Jones, the theologian in the group. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Published: May 25, 2022.

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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.” It is suitable for middle- and high-school students. Google Cardboard Camera App.

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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. The importance of schools. Professor Birgitta Rabe is using this data to inform government support for children’s well-being.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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We might not always be aware of it, but efficient transport structures and services are vital for social inclusion. Most people need to travel to school or to work, or to go to the shops or the doctors. This required data about social factors in each district, such as the population age structure, level of employment and literacy rate.

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Monitoring the canopy temperature of forests

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“A collaborative approach helps with the sharing of skills and data among many researchers and allows for outcomes that are not possible to achieve by people working individually at separate sites. DR SOPHIE FAUSET School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, UK.

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

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I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I was also taking classes in remote sensing and GIS which I found very exciting, so I transitioned back to geography and focused on climatology for my master’s thesis. All aspects of school are important, not just the academic content of your classes.