Contemporary social studies instruction should focus on objectives and concepts from many disciplines at all skill levels. In this lesson, fourth and fifth grade students successfully practiced intellectual skills while analyzing primary and secondary sources that documented the life of Belle Case La Follette. The students showed they were capable of a rigorous study of the accomplishments and tribulations of a significant historical figure.

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In this assessment, students examine a YouTube video, excerpts from an opinion article, and a webpage screenshot, before answering questions about each source's credibility and point of view.

Incorporating the familial economic knowledge and experiences of students in dual language pro-grams can promote social studies learning that is student-centered, relevant, and engaging.