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Interview a Teacher
Interview a teacher in the elementary grades regarding the teacher's social studies instruction. Include at least eight questions.
Create your own questions such as:
1. Do you use a textbook?
2. What do you think of the standards for social studies?
3. How much time is spent per day in this subject area?
Document the interview questions and answers and submit with the Standards Essay.
Standards Essay
Choose one grade level in the elementary grades. Evaluate the social studies standards on the Arizona Department of Education's website for that grade level for such things as thoroughness, clarity, and two other criteria of your own choosing.
Write an essay of 750-1,000 words as a well-supported, objective, academic response to the interview and standards investigation, analyzing how social studies is currently taught today.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines.