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Not too long ago, social studies teachers who had a world map, a set of textbooks, and an ample supply of chalk were considered to be well equipped to carry out their instructional duties. Today, maps and textbooks are still important resources for social studies teachers, but many other resources are also needed to provide a rich and effective learning environment. Following is a list of resources that should be considered for every classroom in which social studies is taught. Campuses should provide age and topic appropriate variations of these instructional materials, K-12. The Social Studies Center for Educator Development has developed resources, both online and in print versions, to help aid in the selection of these materials. See the SSCED website at or use the order form in this framework to access these resources (Appendix D). INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES Maps and Globes World, USA, and State Wall Maps Maps should: Appendix C The Well-Equipped Social Studies Classroom • be appropriate for the grade level, e.g., beginner, intermediate, or advanced; • be appropriate for the purpose of instruction, e.g., political, physical, thematic, historical; • be accurate and up-to-date; and • provide a realistic view of the world, i.e., use an equal area projection in order to provide students with an accurate image of the relative size of places and regions. Outline Maps Student desk maps (8.5x11 or 8.5x14) can be obtained from most companies that produce maps and globes. Maps appropriate for student work can also be downloaded from electronic sources. Refer to the SSCED website, both the general and grade level/course URLs, for electronic sources of maps. Atlases Globes • Comprehensive world reference atlas • Comprehensive U.S. reference atlas • Comprehensive state reference atlas • Student desk atlases - classroom set • 16 or 24 inch demonstration globe - May be a political or physical or combination globe. • 9 inch student globes - One for every two students. May be inflatable. Globes should: • be appropriate for the grade level, e.g., beginner, intermediate, or advanced; • be appropriate for the purpose of instruction, e.g., political, physical, or combination; • be accurate and up-to-date; and • be well constructed and sturdy. Map Puzzles and Games Map puzzles and games should be • appropriate for the grade level and • appropriate for the purpose of instruction. COMPUTER HARDWARE Hardware • Computer and monitor for teacher use • Computers and monitors for student use • CD-ROM drive should be installed on all teacher and student computers • Expanded memory • Access to school network
100 100 Printer • Access to the Internet • Access to a computer lab for whole-class projects involving the application of technology to social studies • An ink-jet printer for the classroom • Easy and regular access to a laser printer for teacher and students Presentation Hardware Scanner • A large-screen, wall-mounted monitor for classroom presentations (If large monitors are not available, a projector should be available.) • Regular access to a scanner for preparing multimedia presentations. Digital Camera • Easy and regular access to a digital camera for preparing multimedia presentations. SOFTWARE - GENERAL USE Each classroom computer should be equipped with the following general use software: • Word processing software • Database software • Spreadsheet software • Graphics software • Communications software, e.g., email, Internet, etc. • Presentation software • Virus detection software • Other software as needed, e.g., software for the creation of web pages, etc. SOFTWARE - SOCIAL STUDIES Each classroom should be equipped with social studies software appropriate for the level of instruction and the curriculum as noted in the TEKS for Social Studies. Examples are as follows: • Electronic encyclopedia • Electronic atlas • CD-ROMs Appendix C: The Well-Equipped Social Studies Classroom TECHNOLOGY TOOLS Each classroom should be equipped with the following technology tools: • Video cassette recorder/player (VCR) • Audio cassette recorder/player • Compact disc player • Large-screen, wall mounted television/monitor • Radio • Television • Overhead projector AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES Each classroom should be equipped with the following: • Audio tapes • Video tapes • CD-ROMs • Pictures and artifacts • Posters, time lines, U.S. and state flags • Bulletin boards • Transparencies Anyone responsible for ordering CD-ROMs should refer to the Social Studies TEKS CD-ROM List produced by SSCED. It provides an annotated list of CD-ROMs to support the TEKS for Social Studies and references other catalogues (see Appendix D or ). CLASSROOM REFERENCE LIBRARY* Each classroom should have a classroom reference library. Suggested items for the library are as follows: • Newspapers and magazines • Almanacs, i.e., world, U.S., and state • Dictionaries • Atlases • Grammar reference books • Encyclopedias (may be electronic or paper) • Historical reference books • Fiction and nonfiction references related to the curriculum * The well-equipped social studies classroom needs these sources in the room, in addition to having them available in the school library. Electronic versions of many of these resources are now available.
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