Chip Flemmer’s Social Studies

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION STRATEGIES (Social Studies)

Technology Integration Strategy Relative Advantage Expected Outcome Resource/ Link
Instructional Software If you have budget issues, museums, and other destinations of choice are farther than you can travel, or you just want to take your students back to what life was like in a different era, there is instructional software that can help you out. It is much easier and affordable than a real field trip. You can simulate the location and learn in the process. Students can test out various scenarios in a safe environment. The simulation can help foster problem solving techniques.

Students will be able to understand various experiences and concepts we are studying through putting themselves in the situation and making important decisions. Students will enjoy learning about places we normally wouldn’t be able to see.

Sim City

Civilization

Oregon Trail

Virtual Field Trips

Lewis & Clark

Edutopia

Tom Snyder

 

Internet Integration This provides students with an inquiry-oriented activity in which the students interact with and gather information from a series resources on the Internet. Students will gain research skills and use the Internet in a positive manner which connects with the classroom curriculum.

Compass Quiz

http://www.socialstudies.com/

http://education.indiana.edu/~socialst/

 

Geography Hangman

  Mapmaker

GeoNet

  Interactive Maps

Ø      Europe

Ø      Asia

Ø      USA  

 

World Maps

 

World Regions Map

 

Geography IQ

Apples 4 The Teacher

Scholastic

Online Textbook

Meridian Article

 

Tool-Based Hardware/Software Quick and easy format for students to master various skills. Great opportunity for student's to enrich their learning. Students who either struggle or want to solidify various skills will want to use the drill and practice games on the computer to aid in the learning.

States and Capitals Game

 

 

http://etc.usf.edu/software/socialStudies.html

 

 

Productivity Software Assist those students who are visual learners. It would be a great tool for all students to use in organizing their thoughts or concepts in studying.

Inspiration-Social Studies

 

 

 

 

 

Final Project

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