Teaching Social Studies Using Mathematics: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Workshop Presentation
Lisa A. Peluso,  Francine Wisnewski  

This interactive session is grounded in constructivist theory, based on international trends in education, and designed to provide attendees who are interested in or currently working with primary/elementary and middle school students with research-based information, strategies, and teaching techniques that explore social studies teaching from an interdisciplinary perspective—particularly the integration of social studies skills with mathematical concepts. Utilizing the four central branches of social studies as prescribed by the United States National Social Studies Curriculum, attendees will discover the numerous ways mathematical domains and concepts can be paired to support historical, civic, geographical, and economic concepts. Furthermore, to maintain the constructivist methodology of this session, participants will assume a dynamic role by taking part in activities and creating and interacting with materials to support their skills as facilitators of knowledge.