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Inquiry as a Steady Drumbeat: Designing a Curricular Groove for Middle School Social Studies
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Kathy Swan; Alicia McCollum; Kelli Lemaster; Helena Sands; Tanya Schmidt – Social Education, 2024
Shifting to an inquiry-based practice can be challenging. How should teachers get started? How many times should teachers plan for inquiry? What do teachers do when students struggle with inquiry? How long does it take for students to buy in to the inquiry process? These kinds of questions, and the concerns that underlie them, can create an…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Social Studies, Curriculum Design, Grade 6
Iceman Technology: Student Learning through Ancient Copper Smelting Techniques
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Hainsworth, Mark; Hainsworth, Laura – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2018
In this article the authors describe an Integrative Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Design-Based Learning (I-STEM ED DBL) activity that invites students to delve into the science, technology, and engineering related to the production of Ötzi's copper axe and to speculate about the circumstances surrounding his…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Activities, Metallurgy, Summer Programs
Can You Dig It? An Archaeology Unit Can Make Scientific Research Inviting and Fun
Robinson, Alice – School Library Journal, 2005
Since archaeology is a branch of science that interests so many kids, Alice Robinson based a 10-week lesson for her sixth grade class on the subject. First, she prominently displayed archaeology books in the library, including Ancient Times by Guy Austrian and Archaeology for Kids by Richard Panchyk. After explaining the definition of archaeology…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Grade 6, Student Participation, Research Projects
Creating Your Own Archaeological Dig.
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VanTilburg, JoAnne – Social Studies, 1981
Describes an innovative program involving sixth grade students in all aspects of archaeology, including an archaeological dig. Individual units on weather, geology, the metric system, and map reading are pursued. Specific archaeological techniques such as compiling site and field records, cataloging, and surveying are studied. (RM)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Educational Innovation, Geology, Grade 6
Where In the World? Technology in Social Studies Learning.
Willis, Elizabeth M. – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1996
Examines three studies that investigated the use of technology in social studies education: (1) Project ICONS (International Communication and Negotiation Simulation) for college and high school students; (2) a study of sixth graders that used "Archaeotype," a computer simulation archaeological site; and (3) a decision-making study of…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Decision Making
Making the Past Relevant for Today's Children: Connecting with Ancient Civilizations.
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Backner, Amie Judith – Social Science Record, 1993
Contends that students enjoy social studies instruction more when new information can be personalized and reshaped into original material. Reports on the content and teaching methods used in an ancient middle east unit designed for the sixth grade. Includes three charts and one table that illustrate the instructional strategies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Archaeology, Biographies, Class Activities