The Evolution of Social Studies Curricula for Elementary School Students

With what's going on in the world today, I can definitely say that the curriculum of social studies have definitely evolved. I myself enjoy talking about history, geography, government, current events, current issues, and all sorts of things relevant to social students. I find social studies classes being my most favorite classes to teach during my time as a substitute teacher. I managed to use my knowledge to keep kids paying attention. It was the same back when I was in high school.

Anybody that's in a United States high school should know about the high school news show called "Channel 1 News." I definitely remember the show. Lisa Ling of the View and National Geographic World and Anderson Cooper of Anderson Cooper 360 were both anchors on Channel 1. Back when I was in high school during my 11th grade year, there was a segment on young adults going into prison, everybody in the classroom including me remained quiet watching this segment. Mr. Booker or teacher was shocked on why we watch this and don't pay attention to anything else.

This one guy in my class named Nate talked about that this segment reaches close to home and that we really don't care about the Bill and Monica scandal. I really didn't care much listening to the scandal. Clinton was doing a good job of running the country. And take a look at George W. Bush and his administration. There were many fiascoes, mess ups, and scandals in his party and his administration which were far worse than the Bill and Monica sex scandal. But that's just an example on bringing up issues that matter.