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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.” There are lots of social studies-oriented games and simulations.

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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? Lessons from SHAPE form the cornerstone of governance, culture and community.

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How can place attachment improve scientific literacy?

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Ben and Julia used two social science research methods to gather data. ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY Environmental geographers study the relationships between organisms and the environment. The American Association for Geographers has an interactive map on college geography courses in the Americas. 1322820 and 2031884.

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

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Professor Birgitta Rabe is using this data to inform government support for children’s well-being. 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. TALK LIKE AN … ECONOMIST.

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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. At school, I gravitated towards the social sciences.

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Prosecuting rap: can we get racial discrimination out of the courtroom?

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Instead of criminalising street gangs , government policies should support young people through employment, education and training opportunities, but, in recent years, youth support services have seen their funding cut. In reality, these ‘gangs’ are just neighbourhood friendship groups. PATHWAYS TO YOUTH STUDIES AND CRIMINOLOGY. •