Social Studies
Our mission
DVISD Social Studies classes will engage students in lessons that inspire and model skills necessary to produce civil discourse and responsible, informed citizens.
Our Vision
DVISD Social Studies produces relevant and enriched K-12 learning environments to build productive, respectful, and involved citizens.
SOCIAL STUDIES GAMES and ACTIVITIES
- ELEMENTARY
- Grades K-5
- MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
“History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. ”
Helpful Links
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National Council for the Social Studies – http://www.ncss.org/
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Texas Council for the Social Studies – http://www.txcss.org/
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Texas Social Studies Supervisors Association – http://www.tsssa.org/
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Handbook of Texas Online – http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/search.html
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National Council for History Education – http://www.nche.net/
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National History Day (NHD) – https://www.nhd.org/
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Teaching American History Grant Program –http://www.ed.gov/programs/teachinghistory/index.html
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Texas Alliance for Geographic Education – http://www.geo.txstate.edu/tage/
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National Council for Geographic Education – http://www.ncge.org/
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National Geographic Society – http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
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Texas Council on Economic Education – http://www.economicstexas.org/
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I Civics! – http://www.icivics.org/
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Foundation for Teaching Economics – http://www.fte.org/
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National Archives and Presidential Libraries – http://www.archives.gov/
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Texas Law Related Education, Inc. – http://www.texaslre.org/
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Center for Civic Education – http://www.civiced.org/
- Information about the Judicial Branch of Government – https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.statutes-of-limitations.com%2fnews%2fread%2fthe-judicial-branch-of-the-us-government&c=E,1,rB-EShTE5YbxpRB8-gZ-2T2U2VIogynYLLuvHxcnDLotmJGeZL4e5m-i3ecm-5gtjQCcrCtjFiid1z5yg228IqsCHpbrWm0VxbyXqktmbsTaoUF0ZA,,&typo=1