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Social Studies is the integrated study of history, geography, economics, civics, citizenship and government. More importantly, it is the study of humanity, of people and events that individually and collectively have affected the world. The Social Studies Department is focused on providing social studies educators with the tools they need to help students make sense of the world in which they live, allow them to make connections between major ideas and their own lives, and help them see themselves as members of the world community.
Passport to Social Studies is the NYCDOE developed social studies curriculum. Passport aligns to the NYC Social Studies Scope & Sequence and integrates the New York State Social Studies Framework to support effective and engaging social studies teaching and learning. Each yearly Passport course of study is organized around units of study guided by essential questions. Teachers can use the units of study to plan coherent instruction that considers relevant skills, practices, and knowledge objectives for deep historical understanding.
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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| Unpacking Passport to Social Studies - November 2024 | Metropolitan Museum of Art |
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| Heroes and Pioneers – Cultural Icons and Scientific Pioneers (VIRTUAL) | ZOOM |
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| Teaching About Judaism (VIRTUAL) | ZOOM |
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| Social Studies and Civics Film Club: Dolores Huerta | Paley Center for Media |
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| Muslim Civilization and History – Contributions to Algebra, Science, and Astronomy (VIRTUAL) | ZOOM |
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| Unpacking the Passport to Social Studies for HS | Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
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| Unpacking the Civics for All Curriculum - December | New York Hall of Science |
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| Unpacking Passport to Social Studies - December 2024 | Brooklyn Museum |
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| Exploring Strategies for Analyzing Primary Sources | ZOOM |
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| Integrating Hidden Voices and Passport to Social Studies | The Museum of Chinese in America |
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