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A
wide range of methodologies is employed in the Social Studies
Department. The work is written, verbal, and artistic in nature and
requires students to make real world connections, gain in-depth
knowledge, and develop creativity and artistic talent.
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In
Grades 1 and 2, students begin by learning about their own individual
uniqueness and how the family unit interacts. They begin map reading
skill development and study symbols and holidays, both national and
religious that make us feel special about being Americans and Jews.
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In Grades 3 and 4, students begin by studying the natural landscape, how the
land has influenced our history and culture, and how it continues to affect our
daily lives. They learn about the state and the nation, and develop map reading
and mapping skills to learn more about cities, states, nations, continents and
ocean bodies. They also learn about Native Americans and their respect for
nature and, related to that, discuss the use of natural resources and how
certain environmental problems can be solved.
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In
Grades 5 through 8, the philosophy of the Social Studies Department is
to provide students with a basic understanding of world and American
history with focus primarily on cultural, economic, political and
social changes.
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In order to enhance the development of critical thinking and problem solving,
upper grade students conduct research (including significant use of the
Internet), learn to work on their own as well as part of a group, and learn “model building” in order to problem solve.
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Providence
Hebrew Day School has achieved specific honors in the annual mock trial
sponsored by the Legal Partnership of Rhode Island. Our teams have
always been leaders in this competition including first place honors on
a number of occasions. This is a tribute to our emphasis in the areas
of critical thinking skills, verbal skills, vocabulary, and
articulation.
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