EDD 490: Teaching of Social Studies in the Secondary Schools

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The Archaeology Channel is a streaming-media website for sharing the important messages of archaeology and indigenous peoples. The site includes a Teacher Resources area that includes lesson plans and other kinds of information designed to assist teachers in employing archaeology in the classroom.

Annenberg Learner's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home. All Annenberg Learner videos exemplify excellent teaching.

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These videos are 10-15 minutes long, and quickly cover topics from US History to World History (plus literature, science, and more!).

HipHughes History has over 300 Instructional Videos for students of the Social Studies, teachers flipping their class and life-long learners.

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content.

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