The month of November brings authentic opportunities to align and strengthen units of study in the area of Social Studies. Below are three opportunities to consider:
Election Day
Election Day is next week on November 8th. Below are some resources to support learning in the classroom.
- The Iowa Secretary of State's office offers Elections 101: A Curriculum for Iowans, by Iowans.
- iCivics offers state, local and midterm election resources, including interactive gaming activities
When teaching about the elections in the classroom, be sure to review and emphasize your classroom norms for safe and respectful dialogue.
Veteran's Day
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released a Veterans Day 2022 Guide. You can access the guide here.
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society published a blog published Five Activities to Honor Veterans.
Geography Awareness Week
 Geography Awareness Week takes place November 14-18, 2022. There are many resources to help students see the importance of geography, including:
Source: Iowa Department of Education |
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