Capstone Seminar in Social Studies

          Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies

Section 1: What is Social Studies?  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Social Studies  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Social Studies  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Social Studies in Society  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Social Studies in Society  

Section 2: Key Disciplines in Social Studies  
- Lesson 1: History and Its Influences  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: History and Its Influences  
- Lesson 2: Geography’s Impact on Culture  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Geography’s Impact on Culture  

Section 3: Fundamental Concepts in Social Sciences  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Society and Communities  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Society and Communities  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Culture and Identity  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basics of Culture and Identity  

Section 4: Introduction to Research and Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Basic Research Methods in Social Studies  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Research Methods in Social Studies  
- Lesson 2: Evaluating Sources and Evidence  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Evaluating Sources and Evidence  

Section 5: Critical Thinking and Analysis Skills  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Perspective and Bias  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recognizing Perspective and Bias  
- Lesson 2: Forming Logical Arguments  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Forming Logical Arguments


Module 2: Historical Perspectives in Social Studies

Section 1: Understanding Historical Timelines  
- Lesson 1: Key Events in World History  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Key Events in World History  
- Lesson 2: Mapping Historical Change  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Mapping Historical Change  

Section 2: Ancient and Medieval Civilizations  
- Lesson 1: Contributions of Ancient Civilizations  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Contributions of Ancient Civilizations  
- Lesson 2: Societal Structures in Medieval Times  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Societal Structures in Medieval Times  

Section 3: Revolutionary Movements and Reforms  
- Lesson 1: The Impact of Revolutionary Ideas  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: The Impact of Revolutionary Ideas  
- Lesson 2: Social Reforms and Their Effects  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Social Reforms and Their Effects  

Section 4: Influential Historical Figures and Movements  
- Lesson 1: Leaders Who Shaped History  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Leaders Who Shaped History  
- Lesson 2: Grassroots Movements and Change  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Grassroots Movements and Change  

Section 5: Learning from the Past  
- Lesson 1: Lessons from Historical Successes and Failures  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Lessons from Historical Successes and Failures  
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources


Module 3: Political Systems and Civic Engagement

Section 1: Foundations of Government  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Government Structures  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Government Structures  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Law and Order  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Law and Order  

Section 2: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Citizen Rights  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Citizen Rights  
- Lesson 2: Duties and Civic Responsibilities  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Duties and Civic Responsibilities  

Section 3: Political Processes and Participation  
- Lesson 1: How Elections Work  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Elections Work  
- Lesson 2: The Function of Political Parties  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: The Function of Political Parties  

Section 4: Local Government and Community Involvement  
- Lesson 1: Roles of Local Government Bodies  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Roles of Local Government Bodies  
- Lesson 2: Community Engagement in Decision-Making  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Community Engagement in Decision-Making  

Section 5: Analyzing Political Information  
- Lesson 1: Evaluating News and Media Sources  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Evaluating News and Media Sources  
- Lesson 2: Critical Thinking in Political Analysis  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Critical Thinking in Political Analysis


Module 4: Economic Models and Cultural Influences

Section 1: Introduction to Basic Economic Principles  
- Lesson 1: Supply and Demand Fundamentals  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Supply and Demand Fundamentals  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Markets in Society  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Markets in Society  

Section 2: Comparative Economic Systems  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Economic Systems  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of Economic Systems  
- Lesson 2: Comparing Capitalism, Socialism, and Mixed Economies  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Comparing Capitalism, Socialism, and Mixed Economies  

Section 3: Cultural Influences on Economy  
- Lesson 1: How Culture Shapes Economic Behavior  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Culture Shapes Economic Behavior  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Tradition in Economic Practices  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: The Role of Tradition in Economic Practices  

Section 4: Global Trade and Social Impact  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of International Trade  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of International Trade  
- Lesson 2: Globalization and Local Communities  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Globalization and Local Communities  

Section 5: Economic Challenges and Community Solutions  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Economic Challenges  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identifying Economic Challenges  
- Lesson 2: Developing Community-Based Solutions  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Developing Community-Based Solutions


Module 5: Integrated Capstone Projects and Seminars

Section 1: Introduction to Capstone Projects  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Project Expectations and Goals  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Project Expectations and Goals  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Interdisciplinary Connections  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Interdisciplinary Connections  

Section 2: Research and Proposal Development  
- Lesson 1: Formulating a Research Question  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Formulating a Research Question  
- Lesson 2: Drafting a Project Proposal  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Drafting a Project Proposal  

Section 3: Seminar and Presentation Skills  
- Lesson 1: Organizing Seminar Content  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Organizing Seminar Content  
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Effective Presentations  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Techniques for Effective Presentations  

Section 4: Collaborative Projects and Teamwork  
- Lesson 1: Strategies for Effective Team Collaboration  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Strategies for Effective Team Collaboration  
- Lesson 2: Constructive Peer Feedback  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Constructive Peer Feedback  

Section 5: Final Presentations and Reflective Practices  
- Lesson 1: Delivering an Integrated Presentation  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Delivering an Integrated Presentation  
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Capstone Experience and Future Directions  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Capstone Experience and Future Directions