TExES Core Subjects 4-8 Social Studies Subtest (808) Prep Course

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Use this TExES 808 course to prepare for the TExES Core Subjects 4-8 - Social Studies exam. In this course, you'll review the history, geography, politics and economics topics that you would need to know as a Texas elementary or middle school teacher.

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34 chapters in TExES Core Subjects 4-8 Social Studies Subtest (808) Prep

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Who are the Founding Fathers of America? - History & Facts
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George Washington and the New United States Government
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Hamilton and the Federalists vs. Jefferson and the Republicans
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President John Adams: From Alien and Sedition Acts to XYZ Affair
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Presidential Election of 1800: Candidates, Summary & Significance
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Thomas Jefferson's Presidency: Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark, and More
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President Madison and the War of 1812
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James Monroe's Presidency: The Monroe Doctrine
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Manifest Destiny: Definition, Summary and Timeline
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George Washington's Leadership at Trenton, Saratoga & Valley Forge
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Virginia House Of Burgesses: Definition & Importance
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The Louisiana Purchase of 1803: Summary, Facts & Importance
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Henry Clay and the Missouri Compromise of 1820
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Monroe Doctrine: Definition, Purpose & Summary
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The Oregon Trail: Westward Migration to the Pacific Ocean
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President John Tyler: American Expansion and Sectional Concerns
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President James K. Polk's Accomplishments in the Lower 48 States
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Westward U.S. Expansion (1820-1860)
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The Trail of Tears and Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830
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Sand Creek & the Red River War: American Indian Wars
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Native Americans: Conflict, Conquest and Assimilation During the Gilded Age
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Nullification Crisis of 1832: Definition & Summary
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President Fillmore and the Compromise of 1850
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Lincoln's Election, Southern Secession & the New Confederacy
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American Civil War: Facts, Causes & Effects
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The American Civil War: Causes & Impacts
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Civil War Turning Points: Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Vicksburg
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The Emancipation Proclamation: Creation, Context and Legacy
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Lincoln's Assassination and Lee's Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
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The Reconstruction Amendments: The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments
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Reconstruction Period: Goals, Success and Failures
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Reform Movements of the 19th Century
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Abolitionist Movement: Important Figures in the Fight to End Slavery
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The Second Great Awakening: Charles Finney and Religious Revival
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The Temperance Movement: Definition, Leaders & Timeline Take Quiz
Women's Suffrage & Early Feminism: Movement, 19th Amendment & Leaders
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Jane Addams & Hull House: Biography, Facts & Contributions Take Quiz
What Is a Labor Union? - Definition & History
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The Civil Rights Movement During the 1950s
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The Civil Rights Movement During the 1960s
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Lyndon B. Johnson & Civil Rights Take Quiz
The Women's Movement: Causes, Campaigns & Impacts on the US
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The Student Movement of the 1960s
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Other Important Activist Movements of the Late 60s and Early 70s
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Historical Geography: Using Geography to Interpret the Past
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The Impact of Geography on Culture, Civilizations & Conflict
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The Development of Early Cultures & Society
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Agricultural Societies: Definition, History & Distinguishing Features
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Villages to Cities: How Cities Were Invented
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Industrial Society: Definition & Characteristics
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Post-Industrial Society: Definition & Characteristics
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How Science and Technology Shape History
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How Science, Technology & Economic Activity Shape Societies
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How Technology Impacts Society & the Environment
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Social Science Concepts: Culture, Class & Gender
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The Effects of Contact & Exchange Between Societies
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Communities: Definition, Motivations & Characteristics
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Geography Tools: Fieldwork, Databases & Primary Sources Take Quiz
Geography Tools: Photographs, Globes & Diagrams Take Quiz
Geographic Coordinates: Latitude, Longitude & Elevation
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Geography Tools: Maps, GPS & GIS
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How to Read Topographic and Geologic Maps
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How to Construct and Interpret a Scale Map
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How to Locate Places on the World Map
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Understanding Distance, Direction & Scale
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What is a Map Key/Legend? - Definition, Symbols & Examples
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Geographical Similarities: Scale, Space & Place
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Relative vs. Absolute Location in Geography
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Types of Regions: Formal, Functional & Vernacular
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Human & Cultural Geography: Definition, Characteristics & Studies
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Mapping the Physical & Human Characteristics of Texas
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What are the Four Regions of Texas?
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Human Settlements: Definition & Functions
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Distribution of People in Rural Settlements
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Types of Human Settlements: Definitions & Comparisons
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City Land Use: Economy, Social Factors & Government
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Suburbs in the U.S.: Characteristics & Common Issues
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The Rise of Urban Societies & Current Patterns of Urbanization
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Population Distribution: Rural vs. Urban Areas
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Population Change from Aging, Death, and Migration
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Factors Influencing Geographic Patterns in the United States
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The Influence of Geography on the Development of Texas
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The Five Major Geographical Regions in AP World History
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Natural Factors That Determine a Region's Climate
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How Geography Affects the Weather
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Weather Patterns: Definition, Development & Movement
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Effect of Erosion and Deposition on Landforms
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Sediment: Definition, Types & Features
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What is Plate Tectonics? - Definition, Theory & Components
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What Are Natural Resources? - Definition & Types
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How Humans Adapted to Their Environments
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Environmental Influences on Human Settlements & Activities
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Environmental Challenges Due to Scientific & Technological Advances
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The Effects of Environmental Factors on Economic Development Take Quiz
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Economic Systems: Traditional, Market, Command & Mixed
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Free Enterprise Economy: Definition & Examples
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Circular Flow of Economic Activity: The Flow of Goods, Services & Resources
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Economic Needs and Wants: Definition & Concept
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Microeconomic Resources: Scarcity & Utility
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Roles of Consumers & Producers in a Resource Market
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Economic Interdependence: Definition, Causes & Effects
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Factors of Production in Economics: Definition, Importance & Examples
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Entrepreneurship & the Economy: Definition & Importance
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Gains From Trade and the Benefit of Specialization
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The Money Market, Supply & Demand
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Household Budgets & Personal Financial Management
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Economic Activity: Pre-Industrial, Industrial & Post-Industrial
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Distribution Patterns of Economic Activities
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Economic Indicators: Definition & Types Take Quiz
How to Measure a Society's Economic Level Take Quiz
Factors that Affect Economic Development: Population, Conflict, Geography & the Environment
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Work Patterns & Economic Activities in Texas Take Quiz
Regulatory Agencies: Definition, Role & Impact on Business
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Major U.S. Federal Regulatory Agencies in Business: Types, Functions & Authority
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Types of Taxes & the US Tax Code: Impact on Microeconomics
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Governmental Regulation & Deregulation of the Economy
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Forms of Government: Monarchy, Democracy, Oligarchy & More
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What Is Democracy? - Definition & Explanation
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The Core Principles of American Government
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How the U.S. Government Evolved Over Time
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What Is State Government? - Powers, Responsibilities & Challenges
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What Is Local Government? - Definition, Responsibilities & Challenges
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Texas Constitution & Government: Overview & Processes Take Quiz
Elected vs. Appointed U.S. Leaders: Definition & Examples
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What Is the Rule of Law? - Definition & Principle
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The Process of Amending the Constitution
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Understanding the Meaning & History of American Symbols
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Important Texas State Customs, Symbols & Landmarks Take Quiz
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Civil Society and Citizenship
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Civic Involvement: Definition & Examples Take Quiz
US Citizenship: Process & Responsibilities
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What Are Individual Rights? - Definition & Examples
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Origins of Civil Liberties in the United States: History & Timeline
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Freedom of Speech, Press & Assembly: Definition, Importance & Limitations
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What is Freedom of Religion? - Definition, History & Importance
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Law and Order: Procedural Rights of the Accused
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The Right to Privacy: Definition & Examples
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The Right to Bear Arms: History, Pros & Cons
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Equal Protection Under The Fourteenth Amendment: Definition & Summary
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Mayflower Compact: Definition, Summary & History
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The Declaration of Independence: Summary & Analysis
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Articles of Confederation: Strengths & Weaknesses
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The Constitution of the United States: Summary & Analysis
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The Bill of Rights: Summary & Analysis
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Marbury v. Madison: Definition, Summary & Significance
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The Case of McCulloch v. Maryland: Summary, Decision & Significance
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Gibbons v. Ogden: Summary, Decision & Impact
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Dred Scott v. Sanford: Case Summary & Decision
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Plessy v. Ferguson: Impact & Summary
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Miranda v. Arizona: Summary, Facts & Significance
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What Is Culture? - Material and Nonmaterial Culture
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Cultural Adaptation: Definition, Theory, Stages & Examples
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Cultural Diffusion: Definition, Expansion & Popular Cultures
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Multiculturalism in Sociology: Definition, Examples & Criticism
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History of Cultural Diversity in the United States Take Quiz
Contributions of Diverse Cultures on American Identity Take Quiz
Race, Class and Gender in the United States: Summary
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Social Institutions: Definition & Examples
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Sense of Self and Self-Socialization: The Development of Self-Views
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What is Gender? - Roles & Differences Take Quiz
Gender Gap: Definition, Causes & Statistics
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Gender Roles in Society: Definition & Overview
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Teaching About Family, Cultures & Traditions
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How Religion Contributes to Cultural Change
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Intercultural Relationships & Societal Change in the U.S. Take Quiz
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Basic Social Studies: Concepts, Skills & Teaching Strategies
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Defining Common Social Studies Vocabulary Take Quiz
DAP: Strategies for Effective Teaching
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Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Social Studies
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Social Studies Instruction: Selecting Resources & Assessments Take Quiz
Project Based Learning for Social Studies Take Quiz
Teaching Students to Think Like Historians Take Quiz
Using Technology in the History Classroom
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How to Interpret Visual Representations of Historical Data Take Quiz
Interdisciplinary Connections in the Social Sciences
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Integrating Social Science Content into the Curriculum Take Quiz
Social Studies TEKS: Curriculum Planning & Alignment
Using TEKS in Social Studies Curriculum
Communicating the Importance of Social Studies Education Take Quiz
Contemporary Issues & Trends in Social Studies Education Take Quiz
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