Methods for Teaching Social Studies:I created this project in my methods class during my senior year at NC State. This class gave me copious amounts of information and a plethora of techniques to use within my classroom. This project was to demonstrate the power of project-based learning and one way that this type of project can be adapted to be more enjoyable in the classroom. Inquiry is an important component in learning about new things. This inquiry project took a basic research paper and turned it in to so much more. This project helped me to explore excellent research techniques, such as: I-search, Web-quest, Learning stations and Multi-genre Research. I learned a lot of valuable information that I will be able to take into my classroom. I will
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be able to create an inquisitive and active learning environment based on what I learned during this project. In completing this project I have learned not only the importance of inquiry based learning but I have also learned creative ways to incorporate it into my classroom. My students will benefit from my skill developed in this type of learning project. I will be able to reflect on this experience and convey to my future students how beneficial and rewarding it can be.