Social Studies HS Guide

Appropriate Use of AI in Social Studies Canyons School District Instructional Supports Department

Educators Social Studies

General Guidelines for Appropriate Use of AI for Educators

AI has the potential to enhance personalized learning, support teacher workload, and improve assessment quality. It is critically important to select AI tools that have been approved through CSD’s LearnPlatform. For specific guidelines, refer to VIEW of AI in Canyons, visit www.canyonsdistrict.org/ai .

Connections to AI in Social Studies

Information Literacy: AI supports standards that require students to evaluate sources, analyze evidence, and consider multiple pespectives. Students learn to verify AI - generated information using credible primary and secondary sources while practicing historical thinking skills. Examples: Evaluate the credibility of sources. Analyze multiple perspectives. Investigate current issues using evidence. Personalized Learning AI offers scaffolds that increase access to grade-level social studies content while maintaining rigorous learning expectations. Examples: Develop evidence-based historical arguments. Engage in inquiry and research. Communicate learning through writing and discussion.