OSAT Middle Level Social Studies (127) case studies
OSAT Middle Level Social Studies (127) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
OSAT Middle Level Social Studies (127) is one of the Oklahoma Subject Area Tests used in the state's teacher certification process. It is designed for candidates who want to teach social studies to middle grades students, typically grades 6 through 8, and it is generally taken alongside or after coursework in history, geography, economics, and government. The test is delivered in a multiple-choice format and is organized around six domains: United States History, World History, Geography and Culture, Economics, Civics and Government, and Social Studies Foundations and Skills. The first two history domains together carry the largest share of the score, so they deserve the most preparation time, but the skills domain matters because it tests the literacy and inquiry practices you will actually use in a classroom. The OSAT Middle Level Social Studies (127) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,615 words.
1Reconstruction Sources in a Local Archive
You teach eighth-grade U.S. history in a district that requires one document-based inquiry per unit.
631 words, about 3 min2The Silk Road 'Decline' and Textbook Periodization
You teach seventh-grade world history. The district textbook states that the Silk Road declined after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453 and the rise of European sea routes.
537 words, about 3 min3Population Density and the Nile Corridor
You teach sixth-grade geography. During a lesson on population density, students read that Egypt's national average is about 100 people per square kilometer.
522 words, about 3 min4Inflation in the Classroom Mini-Economy
You teach seventh-grade economics through a classroom mini-economy. Students earn 'class cash' for completing jobs such as attendance clerk and materials manager, and they bid weekly on homework passes and front-of-line privileges.
472 words, about 2 min5Structured Discussion on a School Cell Phone Ban
You teach eighth-grade civics. The local school board is considering a ban on cell phones during the school day.
453 words, about 2 min