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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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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.

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Technology and Explanation in Modern Education

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Today’s guest writer is Finja Kruse, a teacher experienced in different educational tools and engaged in creative writing activities in school. Topics like health, history, geography, music, etc. Make use of eBooks, so students don’t have to carry all the resources to school. You can contact her via LinkedIn.

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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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The secret life of fonts

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Users of language are always the primary focus – including speakers of spoken languages, signers of sign languages, and readers of texts – and any analysis of language will always somehow bring people into the picture,” Keith explains. . PATHWAY FROM SCHOOL TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY. PATHWAY FROM SCHOOL TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY.

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Can music be a tool for social transformation?

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WHY DO WE NEED TO RESEARCH SOCIAL MUSIC PROJECTS? people in church, at school assemblies or at gigs, you will know that special feeling of connection when your voices combine. PROFESSOR OSCAR ODENA Professor of Education School of Education and School of Interdisciplinary Studies University of Glasgow, UK. MEET PATRICIA.