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Three credits for social studies are required for high school graduation. These credits must incorporate the five social studies disciplines of U.S. history, economics, government, world geography, and world civilization. Districts and schools can arrange the essential content within the three-credit requirement to best meet their need.
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Welcome to Teaching Tools! We've designed Teaching Tools to provide teachers, schools and districts with a Web-based community of learning. This is where you can share standards-based resources as you strive to move your students to proficiency and beyond.
A listserv designed to facilitate the sharing of timely information related to social studies teaching and learning. (KYSOCSTU)
The University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky Workgroup on Civic Education and Engagement host The Kentucky Teacher Network for Civic Education and Engagement.
Constitution DayThis page was created to provide K-12 teachers and schools with resources for the implementation of Constitution Day activities and lessons. Pursuant to legislation passed by Congress, educational institutions receiving Federal funding are required to hold an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each ...
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Flag EtiquetteThe Kentucky General Assembly per KRS 158.175 (http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/158-00/175.pdf) has required that the Kentucky Department of Education create instructional materials related to the appropriate display of the the flag. This webquest was created for teachers to use in response to that legislative mandate.
Links of Interest - Social StudiesSeveral links to organizations of interest to Social Studies teachers may be found at this location.
Religion LessonsIn May 2000, after receiving a small grant of $1200.00 from the PERK committee, a group of educators created lesson plans over the summer that would be helpful for social studies teachers in grades eight through twelve, mostly in U.S. history or government. You will find links to these lessons below. ...
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Social Studies Curriculum Documents and ResourcesLinks to the Program of Studies, Core Content for Assessment 4.1, Combined Curriculum Document, Depth of Knowledge Support Materials, and Annotated Released Items
The Abraham Lincoln BicentennialBeginning in February 2008, Kentucky, as the birthplace of Lincoln, will kickoff the bicentennial celebrations. Learn more about the events planned and resources available for teachers.
Veterans Day ProgramsThe passage of Senate Bill 47 in 2006 changed the Veterans Day requirements for schools in Kentucky. Formerly, all High Schools in Kentucky were required to devote one class period to the observance of Veterans Day. With this new legislation, all public schools are required to: (1) On Veterans Day, or ...
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