NDE 2200 | Igniting Engagement in Elementary Social Studies

Welcome to Igniting Engagement in Elementary Social Studies, a professional development course designed to support K–5 educators in bringing social studies to life through inquiry, literacy integration, and meaningful technology use. Whether you’re a veteran teacher or just starting your social studies journey, this course will provide you with practical strategies, ready-to-use tools, and a flexible framework for designing engaging, standards-aligned instruction. This course in intended for K–5 classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, instructional coaches, and preservice educators interested in integrating social studies with literacy and technology in an engaging, standards-aligned way.  Completers will receive 15 hours of Professional Learning.

The course is organized into six sequential modules:

1. Course Overview and Introduction

2. Standards and Curriculum Foundations

3. Compelling Questions and Inquiry Engagement

4. Primary Sources and Text Integration

5. Assessment and Rubric Development

6. Technology Integration and Final Lesson Design