Social studies develop students’ ability to critically examine and interpret current and past socio-political issues, historic events, and provide an understanding of geography, economics, and civics, yet elementary teachers are fraught with numerous challenges and are unable to teach the subject. Respond to the following question by:

1) citing at least 7 articles from class readings
2) referring to the c3 framework and the NCSS standards.

Discuss why elementary teachers are ill-prepared or unable to adequately teach social studies. Provide a comprehensive resolution that includes increased social studies teaching and learning in elementary classrooms. What key components would you include in the social studies curriculum and why?