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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1922. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... XI. SOCIAL STUDIES History, Geography, And Civics Different types of reorganization of courses in social studies are being developed in different classes in the school. Following the presentation of the point of view and plans for the work in the fifth, sixth, and ninth grades, there is presented a more detailed outline of work which has been done in the fourth grade; then the work as given in the seventh, eighth, and tenth grades is discussed. The fourth grade outline is being developed by one group of workers; the fifth, sixth, and ninth by another group; and the seventh, eighth, and tenth by still another group. In later years duplicate classes will provide opportunity for full trial of each type of course organization. A. Social Studies in the Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth Grades. One of the important tasks of a modern school is to acquaint pupils with the problems which they, as active members of society, will have to help solve. Moreover, they should feel responsible for the solution of these problems. The study of history, geography, and civics is supposed to contribute towards the understanding and the intelligent solution of contemporary social and industrial problems. It is doubtful, however, whether information about the policies of Greek statesmen of twenty-five hundred years ago is as helpful in solving national and municipal problems of to-day as is the study of contemporary problems themselves and practice in thinking about them. A revision of the material used in teaching history, geography, and civics, and of the method of presenting that material has long seemed necessary. Such a revision is being made in certain grades in the Lincoln School by uniting the three subjects in one course of study and by presenting the revised material in a seri...