EDE4226 Final Exam Review

The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

• True

• False

Focusing on social studies standards takes away from literacy instruction.

• True

• False

Matching term with definition:

Personally responsible citizens

• obey the rules, act responsibly, and help others in times of crisis

• know how government agencies and community agencies work; they utilize what they know to get things done

• work to get to the underlying problem in our society, understanding why things are the way they are and working to change those things

Matching term with definition:

Participatory citizens

• obey the rules, act responsibly, and help others in times of crisis

• know how government agencies and community agencies work; they utilize what they know to get things done

• work to get to the underlying problem in our society, understanding why things are the way they are and working to change those things

Matching term with definition:

Social justice oriented citizens

• obey the rules, act responsibly, and help others in times of crisis

• know how government agencies and community agencies work; they utilize what they know to get things done

• work to get to the underlying problem in our society, understanding why things are the way they are and working to change those things

The Bill of Rights includes:

• 1. The first 10 amendments of the Constitution

• The Constitution

• All of the amendments to the Constitution

• The preamble

During a naturalization ceremony participants must:

• Be interviewed and pass tests

• Recite the Oath of Allegiance and the Pledge of Allegiance

• Promise loyalty to the United States

• Swear to tell the truth

Discussions should be evaluated by:

• A discussion should not be evaluated

• A checklist

• 1. A rubric that includes substance and procedure guidelines

• Students

Direct instruction on voting should include:

(select all that apply)

• People have different ideas and can make different choices

• Everyone is required to vote

• Everyone abides by the outcome of the vote

• Voting can be used to elect leaders

• Voting is not important in a democracy

According to the authors, one way to help bridge citizenship learning in school with civic life experiences is through

• Quality literature

• Community service activities

• Learning about democracy

• Watching documentaries