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APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 293

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APRIL 23, 2025

In social studies , students can interpret historical or demographic data, question sources, and discuss how data is used to shape policy. Whats important is creating opportunities for students to question, reason, and reflect–core components of both critical thinking and data literacy.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 278

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Learning About Historical Figures: When studying historical figures, the teacher could ask students to reflect on what they initially thought about a person and how their understanding changed as they learned more. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

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JUNE 9, 2022

Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. critical thinking. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. distinguishing fact from opinion.

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APRIL 21, 2025

Perfect for a social studies class, language arts, or a dedicated sociology course, these sociology questions for 8th grade will intrigue even your most reluctant writers. What is the most significant social movement from the last 100 years? What is the biggest ethical issue facing American society today?

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Questions Grades Social Studies Middle School 52

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JUNE 7, 2017

Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. critical thinking. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. distinguishing fact from opinion.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 95

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MAY 16, 2016

Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. critical thinking. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. distinguishing fact from opinion.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 84