Central Rivers Social Studies Learning
Social Studies provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to help make a positive impact on the future. At Central Rivers AEA we are dedicated to providing educators with the most current, research-based resources. Best practice in Social Studies involves asking in-depth questions and using a variety of sources to create informed answers. The process of Inquiry challenges students to think creatively and cite evidence that is based on fact. Students will learn to communicate their reasoning in clear and concise forms. In a progression of skills and higher-order thinking, students will become ready for college, career and civic life.
Central Rivers Resource Quick Links
Curriculum – Resource Quick Links
- Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs – Museum and Educational Resources
- The Iowa Inquiry Hub – Resource from the State Historical Society of Iowa
- Goldie’s History Kits – Free resources designed specifically for Iowa, K-5.
- Iowa Primary Source Sets – Grade Level and Iowa Standard-specific primary source materials.
- Read Iowa History – A free downloadable lesson for K-5 educators on how to integrate Iowa’s Primary Source sets.
- Library of Congress – Primary Source Information
- Everyday Inquiry in The Elementary Classroom – Georgia Standards Youtube Channel
- OER Big History Project – Free, online courses in History and World History.
- Smithsonian’s History Explorer – Free grade-level lessons and resources.
- Civic Online Reasoning – Free curriculum on Lateral Reading and Sourcing of Information